Library Track / Relink...

62 votes
Version: 
v1.08.04
Date Updated: 
03/19/2024
Author Name: 
Pixamoon

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New:  added filters in assets window to filter by asset type, file extension or status
New:  added support for V-RayMax Converter and V-Ray Secne Converter - to batch convert multiple max files
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Library Track / Relink... works with Multiple .MAX .MAT or XRef files without opening them. 

Dedicated to organize, collect or relink whole model library or all projects after moving them to new location. Just few clicks and they ready to merge / open !

Some of the options:

- Find all max, mat files in Selected folder + all subfolders (eg Library folder)
- Show assets status ( OK -network,  OK - local,  Not found ) Status is based on real check if file exist in network or HDD, not from asset manager.
File status in 3 colors -> Found - network, Found -  local, Not found ( eg.: easy sort and select all local -> copy selected to network)
- Show and change asset paths in multiple max files without opening them.
Sort files by name, image width, height, file size, path, gamma, texture name, status  (Found - network, Found -  local, Not found)
- Change / Rename paths (with paths history and rename path prefix eg. change only server/drive letter)
      * Choose path from history + used paths in current project
      * Pick new path
      * Change Drive letter
      * Batch rename paths beginning ( drive letter or paths C:\sample\abc\ and rename them to Z:\3d\sample\abc\

- Rename / Copy / Move selected files on HDD (copy with new name or rename + replace path in max file)
- Move / Copy local files to network with auto path replacing (for distributed / network render)
- Collect selected or all assets from multiple Max Files:
      * with path structure - similar to max archive
      * creates archive without opening 3ds Max
      * change asset paths to new location

- Supports files in IFL - sequence image files - resize / copy / path replace + rewrite IFL to relative paths
- It works with all kind of external assets VrayBmpFilter, VrayHDRI, VrayProxy, VrayIES, CoronaIES, Xrefs and much more
- Track, Auto-Relink, Collect all Assets inside of Xref files.
- Find and auto relink assets
Resize bitmaps
- Batch Re-save Max files -
to clean or convert scenes to Corona or FStorm, It has also option to use your own custom scripts (see screenshot below)
- Batch Proxy Exporter - to export or convert scenes to VRay or Corona Proxy


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To download the newest update please visit changelogs.pixamoon.com

Changelogs:

v1.09.00 (2024-03-19)
- added new column 'XRefs' to the max files list - it shows count of XRefs used by each max file
- added new columns to the asset list:
- Multi Files - shows count of multi-files (sequenced ifl, PointCache, tyCache or tagged files)
- Multi Size - shows total file size of multi-files
- added support for tyCache .tyc files - to Copy/Collect sequenced files
- fixed support for .ifl and PointCache files - to Copy/Collect sequenced files
- fixed saving columns order and widths on the asset list
- fixed disabled prefix and suffix text fields in batch Convert to Proxy
- fixed error when selecting folder of custom scripts ir Re-save Max files

v1.08.00 (2024-02-15)
- added new column 'Max Files' to the assets list - it shows how many max files uses each asset
- fixed error during loading assets list - caused by empty asset type
- fixed problem in Resize - error message: files not supported
- fixed support for sequenced ifl files
- fixed UI issue - disabling controls below when custom message box popup

v1.07.00 (2024-01-17)
- fixed error in Resize images option
- fixed batch process function - could not load max files in some cases
- fixed issue with Auto-relink dialog not showing up in 3ds max 2013,2014
- fixed unlocking list and controls after closing Auto-Relink window
- refocusing last focused control after closing message window

v1.06.00 (2024-01-02)
- all from test versions (v1.05.01 - v1.05.10)

v1.05.10-test  (2023-12-23)
- UI fixes:
  - set focus on last focused control when activating window again
  - fixed: disable main LTR windows when any popup window is open (to prevent changing selection on the list behind)
    - it was re-enabling controls when closing OpenFileDialog (SelectFolderDialog)
    - disable only enabled controls (backup which controls need to be enabled when popup is closed)
  - fixed: hide child/popup windows when minimizing 3ds max

v1.05.09-test  (2023-12-10)
- Re-save Max files:
  - fixed loading overwrite options
  - fixed error on start of dialog (if there is no converters installed)

v1.05.08-test  (2023-12-07)
- Max files list:
  - column 'Version' splitted in to 3 columns: 'Ok/older', 'Saved as', '3ds max'
  - to enable/disable columns: right-click on header and pick column
  - removed check button "Save As Version" over the list
  - fixed sorting by 'Saved as' version

v1.05.07-test  (2023-12-04)
- Re-save Max files:
  - fixed error "--- Unknown property: "check_rf_agreeto_" when trying to Rename / Move files (in v1.05.06)
- added function to check if main window position is saved outside of current desktop - if yes it will start in default (center) position
   (possible reasons: resolution/scaling changed or 2nd screen disconnected)

v1.05.06-test (2023-12-01)
- Re-save Max files:
  - added possibility to save Overwrite proxy files options in current 3ds max session:
    (to set it: Hold Ctrl while choosing option or pressing 'S' button)
- disable main LTR windows when any child/option window is open (to prevent changing selection on the list behind)

v1.05.05-test (2023-11-22)
- changes to backup max files
  - added checkbox "Save in settings and don't ask again" in query box for Backup Max / Mat files
    - it is changed from "Do not ask again" in current max session to saves it in the LTR ini settings
  - to change backup settings go to Settings -> General Tab -> Backup max/mat files groups
  - changed backup extension in Re-save Max files, Convert to proxy and Remove Assets
    - for max files: .max_ltr001, .max_ltr002 ...
    - for mat files: .mat_ltr001, .mat_ltr002 ...
- LTR Settings window:
  - added options for Backup max/mat files: Ask/Yes/No
  - added checkbox "Show custom scripts warning in Resave max files"
- added possibility to store in current 3ds max session:
  - Overwrite options in Re-save Max files and Convert to proxy
  - Rename/Copy mode in Rename/Copy files
  - to set it: Hold Ctrl while choosing option or pressing 'S' button
- Re-save Max files:
  - fixed remove empty layers after moving all to one layer

v1.05.03-test (2023-09-05)
- added "Do not ask again" in the query box for Backup Max / Mat files (keeps Yes/No in current session only)
- add possibility to set 'Backup Max files' in Settings - possible to set Yes/No always or in this session only
- fixed auto column width on resize window in Rename / Copy Files
- fixed error when doing right-click on loading/refreshing list
- fixed error in Rename / Copy Files when using $assetFolder / $maxFolder and file is located directly on the drive
- fixed error when file name has an extra '.'

v1.05.02-test (2023-09-03)
- Rename/Copy Files:
  - added possibility to Rename one file into multiple files based pattern:
    - $scene (max file mame)
    - $maxfolder (max folder name)
    - $assetFolder (asset folder name)
  - changed preview to display filenames with replaced patterns ($scene, $maxfolder, $assetFolder)
- fixed error on start of Auto-Relink

v1.05.01-test (2023-08-27)
- added customize columns in Assets window (right-click on column header and on/off in menu)
- added filters in Asset window - to filter by:
   - asset type
   - file extension
   - file status
- Copy / Collect assets - "Collect all" will collect all filtered / displayed assets only
- changes in UI
   - new ProgressBar look
- changes in Rename/Copy Files:
   - added possibility to Rename one file into multiple files based on $folder name of max file

v1.05.00  (2023-07-17)
 - changes in Re-save max files
 - added support to V-RayMax Converter 4
 - added support to V-Ray Scene Converter
 - added overwrite protection for proxy files in V-RayMax Converter
 - added 'Show textures in viewport' for FStorm Converter
 - fixed support for nested layers in 'Move to one Layer'
   (to add objects on nested layer - use a "/" to delineate between each nested layer eg: plants/trees/small)
 - changes in Auto-Relink
 - added sorting directories list in Auto-Relink Window
 - fixed Auto-Relink window resize issue in Win7 with standard theme (no Aero) - (resizing with button '>')
 - added Copy Selected files to clipboard (right-click menu in Max files list)
 - fixed short right-click menu in Max files list
 - added short right-click menu to Assets list
 - increased speed of list views - especially selection in list with large number of assets
 - fixed disappearing of right-click menu (list with a very large number of assets)
 - fixed listView refreshing issue during resize in Max 2015 and lower - in Win7 with standard theme (no Aero)
 - fixed installation message window in newer max versions
 - fixed Automatic activation- updated deactivation process - added Automatic (online) deactivation

v1.04:
 - added layer options in Convert to proxy:
    - Keep object's layer or Move to other new/existing layer
 - added support for nested layers in Re-save Max files and Convert to proxy
    - to add objects on nested layer - use a "/" to delineate between each nested layer eg: plants/trees/small
    - it will create nested layers structure if not existing
 - added network files search timeout - checkbutton "Net Timeout"
    - to speed up checking network files status
 - modified My Network locations option:
    - works only with network paths now (no need to add local drives to My locations)
    - possible to add server names (eg \\DATA) or network location (eg \\DATA\Textures)
    - with this option enabled all other network paths will be skipped during search and shown as "Not found"
 - modified Setting window:
    - added network timeout option
    - changed "My locations" to "My Network locations"
    - changed to resizable window - to show longer network paths
 - added drag and drop files from Connecter
 - fixed width of first column on first start
 - added support for FStrom in 3ds max 2022 - Re-Save Max files -> Convert scene to FStorm
 - added support for files with Offline attribute (Dropbox drive or Google drive)
 - fixed Auto Relink when backup max files is enabled
 - fixes in Auto Relink window
    - fixed issue with keeping additional search paths from previous search
    - fixed wrong window size on start
    - fixed right buttons location (when on/off right panel)
    - fixed refreshing list of max paths
 - fixed saving window size and position - to not save when minimized or maximized
 - fixed installation window in 3ds max 2022
 - fixed progress window info during Re-save Max files and Convert to proxy processes (when processing in same max instance)
 - fixed width of first column on first start

v1.03:
 - Resave Max files
    - added possibility to convert VRayProxies to CoronaProxy (VRay must be installed)
    - added "Reset Slate Material Editor" (clear SME views)
    - fixed Convert VRayDisplacement to CoronaDisplacementMod modifiers
 - Convert to Proxy
    - fixed convert to Corona Proxy
-  fixed Error 999 - The process cannot access the file: ".../pxplist.txt" (in Resave Max files / Convert to Proxy)

v1.02:
  - added support for new Corona Converter in Corona 7 (in Re-Save Max files)
  - Auto-Relink window is sizable now (to display long paths)
  - Remove Assets has a new message window with option to run process in new instance or not
  - added new method to speed up reading image size - especially for large EXR, HDR, TIFF, TX etc
  - fixed problem with search limit (up to 1000 files)
  - added new query window with more option when the search limit is reached
  - new setting to change search limit (go to Settings > General)
  - Overwrite window with previews and more info should work now too
  - 'Open destination folder' message box has new checkbox "Do not show this again"
    (to change Open destination folder settings - go to Settings > Notificatin tab)
  - fixed bugs in Re-Save functions (stopping batch process in some cases)
  - fixed status bar info (total and selected files)

v1.01:
- new options in Max Files list:
    - added column header right-click menu - to choose columns
    - added saving columns widths and order
    - added new columns Date Modified, Date Created (if you don't see them - right-click on header and pick them)
- added check if max files are "Save as" newer 3ds max version (for Re-Save Max files, Batch Proxy Export, Remove assets)
- fixed bug with refreshing after Rename / Copy / Resize
- fixed bug in Auto-Relink window - Search MaxFile folder - preview list had no updated spinner value after open
- fixed bugs in ReSave max files dialog with FStorm converter
- fixed problem with not working Batch Proxy Export
- fixed UI issues in Light Theme

v1.00:
- Re-save Max files and Convert to Proxy:
    - added check for existing files - Ask / Replace / Use Existing / Skip
    - check if output folder exist and make folder if not
    - replaced Max and Proxy output path fields to Editable ComboBoxes
    - added drag and drop into Max and Proxy output path fields
    - added option to batch process in the same max instance
- Re-save Max files:
    - added option to move all objects to one layer and delete other layers
    - fixed prefix/suffix support
    - disable / enable possible options - depend of Save MAXtoMAT and MATtoMAX
    - fixed support for newer version of FStorm converter
    - fixed save gamma settings

- Rename/Copy files
    - possible to use $scene tag to rename by multiple scene names
    - possible to ignore Case with Regex Extension
    - highlight items in red if not possible to proceed
    - fixed: save settings: Remove first and Remove last

- UI changes:
    - new custom controls (EditText, Spinner, ComboBox, ProgressBar)
    - added arrow to show sorted column and sort order
    - changed columns style for darker theme
    - settings: added row height option (in addition to font height)

 - fixed: keep selection on assets list after Resize, Convert, Rename/Copy itp
 - fixed: search for more then 1000 max files
 - fixed bug in multithreaded AutoRelink - it was still crashing during long searches
 - fixed checkbox "SubDirs" in Autorelink
 - fixed sorting by asset path column - in the assets list

 - added possibility to deactivate and move license to new workstation (Deactivate in right-click menu)
 - added possibility to automatically activate license on first start without user interaction
   - solution for offices with multiple licenses - specially when script started from network location
   - it require additional 'activation-data.ini' file to be placed in same folder as .mse script file
    [activation]
    email= purchase email
    hide_email=1
    auto_start=1
  - to request 'activation-data.ini' file or for more info - ask me by email

v0.94:
 - fixed support for newest FStorm Converter (1.2.10a)
v0.93.19 - test version
 - added 2 options to Re-Save dialog (for Corona converter):
     - Fix CoronaNormal gamma value
     - Convert Vray Displacement
v0.93.17 - test version
 - added Resize by Percent in Resize Bitmaps Dialog
 - fixed Convert scene to FStorm for new versions of FStorm
v0.93.15 - test version
 - show Save as Version (for max versions 2010 and up)
 - new optionin Batch Proxy Export - VRay Proxy Preview types: (Vertex Clustering, Refined Clustering, Face skipping) 
 - Rename/Copy Files - select repeating names (on Apply pressed)
 - Rename/Copy Files - added convert Cyrillic to Latin / Latin to Cyrillic characters
v0.93:
 - re-sizable Rename / Copy Files dialog
 - fixed error on script start in max 2017 / 2018 / 2019
v0.92:
 - updated Resize / Convert dialog:
    - save defaults / history of last 10 (prefix and suffix)
 - updated Rename / Copy Files:
    - added new Browse / Select Folder Dialog (Windows 7 style)
    - added possibility to rename selected filenames to one name ( only for "Rename in scene paths" option )
    - save defaults / history of last 10 rename options
    - resizable dialog
 - added exeption: when dragging files from BTR to LTR - only XRef (.max) files can be drag and dropped to LTR
 - fixed error when Copy / Rename multi-file IFL or included max file - with the same name and same location as original
v0.91
 - new SetPath dialog
    - added Find / Replace option + save all fileds history (up to 10 items)
    - new preview paths method - shows wrong paths / errors in red
    - faster preview - combines only unique paths
 - new Progress Dialog with error logs (printed to edit box and to saved to log file)
 - new Remove Selected Assets
 - stronger overwrite files protection
 - new Overwrite window with:
    - Replace / Use Existing / Skip / Cancel buttons
    - Apply to All
 - new Browse button functionality:
    - Left-click - new Select Folder Dialog (Windows 7 style)
    - Ctrl + Left-click - old Browse Dialog
    - Right-click - Open Folder
 - drag and drop added to all Specify Path edit boxes
 - added history to Search in Path (Autorelink UI)
 - added Resize to Nearest Power of 2 (256, 512, 1024, 2048 etc)
    - resize up or down (both - width and heigh) to nerest power of 2 ( it ignores image aspect ratio )
 - Support for Tagged Mari Tiles <UDIM> (Copy / Collect, Resize, Convert to JPG / TX / EXR)
 - Support for Mudbox Tiles <UVTILE> Tag (Copy / Collect, Resize, Convert to JPG / TX / EXR)
 - drag and drop Selected XRef from Bitmap Tracking Resizing to Library Track / Relink to Repath assets in XRef
 - show file and image size of Tx files, Tagged Mari Tiles <UDIM> and Mudbox Tiles <UVTILE> (it shows info form 1st tile)
 - convert Tx to Jpg
v0.90
 - new Collect / Copy Assets dialog
 - fixed stability of multi-threaded Auto-Relink - specialy for max 2014
 - added Pause option in Auto-Relink
 - fixed - save last browse folder and history list
 - new Total size of selected assets - added to Status bar
 - fixed progress window
v0.85
 - resize bitmaps
 - show bitmap size / sort by bitmap size
 - double click or press Enter on bitmap - open bitmap preview window
 - added backup option in Auto-Relink
 - added small help info in Auto-Relink dialog - button "?"
 - fixed and faster Multi-threaded Auto-Relink ( still Beta but should be more stable now )
 - refresh only changed Max files after Strip paths, Set path, Auto-Relink
v0.80
  - tested and fixed options from v0.71 and v0.74
  - Point out files with errors in Asset Metadata
v0.74 test
  - Favorite folders list - Library folders to search for max files
v0.71 test
  - Set Asset Paths from Main window
  - Strip Asset Paths from Main window
  - Auto-Relink Assets from Main window
  - Mutli-threaded auto-relink (testing / beta option)
  - My Locations - to skip unkown network paths
  - Save settings - List colors, window location and size etc.
v0.65
  - new - "Custom Scripts"  in Re-Save Options - It opens possibilty to use your custom scripts for Batch Re-Save max files :)
v0.64
  - Batch Proxy Exporter  -  for multiple max files :
      - Corona Proxy
      - VRay Proxy
v0.62.03 - test version
  - test - Batch Proxy Exporter  -  for multiple max files  (only VRay Proxy now)
v0.62.01 -  test version
  - test - FStorm Converter
  - new - folder browse history + max file history (editable dropdownlist in main window)
v0.62
   - new re-save options - batch convert scenes with CoronaConverter
   - resave with Thumbnalis images
v0.61.01 -  test version
   - batch convert Max files to CoronaRenderer
   - batch convert Material, Lights to Corona in multiple Max files
      it uses external CoronaConverter script by Racoon-Artworks
      it comes with Corona or can be downloaded from www.racoon-artworks.de
v0.61
   - fixed bug/error on first start
v0.60
  - Re-Save options:
     - change File Gamma
     - Rescale the File Objects to Sytem Units Scale -> it recognize your System Unites Scale
     - Reset Renderer Settings ( 1st swich to default Scanline than back to current renderer)
     - Choose 3ds Max version to save - (always only 3 versions down available)
v0.56
  - drag and drop max files or folders to main window (+ Ctrl to add more files)
  - strip asset paths from main window (to not check for all network paths)
v0.54
  - fixed find / replace in renaming filenames
v0.52
  - fixed to resave older .mat files to new version
v0.51
  - search for assets in .max .mat files (it should work also with .chr .drf but please test it and let me know)
  - fixed double click on image file.
v0.47
  - fixed repath for same file name in multiple Max files
  - fixed refresh - keep windows on foreground
  - added: Show amout of Assets and Missing Assets in Main MaxFiles window - requested by 3dwannab - thanks !
  - search and  auto-relink for missing assets in multiple Max files
v0.40
  - Fixed set path issue in Rename, Copy Selected, Set / Rename path
v0.31
  - 2 windows: first list with max files and second with assets
  - Rename / Copy with new filenames
v0.27
  - check Max file version - if older or newer than 2010
  - list shortcuts Ctrl+A, Ctrl+I, Ctrl+D (select all, invert, deselect)
v0.26:
  - 3 buttons - Refresh + Back + Get Assets
  - double click on max file to Get Assets Info
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How to use:
- Choose folder to search for max files (with or without all subfolders)
- Select max files to show their assets -> Double click or Right-click menu -> Get Assets Info or Button Show Assets
- Right-click menu for more operations.

Demo available here:
http://www.turbosquid.com/FullPreview/Index.cfm/ID/891651?referral=pixamoon

Full version available on my page:
Library Track / Relink (pixamoon.com)
or:
Library Track / Relink (gumroad.com)

All purchases from www.pixamoon.com are send automatically in few minutes now !
All updates till v2.00 will be send automaticaly too.

New option:
The newest download links can be requested at www.pixamoon.com/changelogs
It will be sent with automatic email in a few seconds. (only for users who bought license already)

Note for Turbo Squid users:
To activativate your license and get new updates please register your purchese and e-mail first.
This is still not automatic. Please contact me on [email protected]

Similar tool but for opened scene only:
http://www.scriptspot.com/3ds-max/scripts/bitmap-tracking-resizing

Thanks for testing and great suggestions to:
3dwannab
magicseed
jpjappers

Let me know what you think. Waiting for all sugestions.
Pixamoon

Re-Save Dialog:


Batch Proxy Exporter:

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3dwannab's picture

Not scanning over 1000 files

With the latest version, it doesn't scan anything over 1000 files for me even though I click yes when the 1k message appears.

3dwannab's picture

Bugs when re-saving using v1.01

Bugs when re-saving.

The current filename doesn't change.
The counter of the current file doesn't change.
The progress bar is not moving.

nefertum's picture

Converter Issue

Hi,
thank You very much. As I have now Library Track / Relink on new computer I noticed one issue:
The selection rollout for choosing a converter in Re-save module is blank. I do have a active corona renderer license. The small "o" button opens Documents folder, but literally just that - opens the folder, doesnt allow choosing a location or exact .ms file. On previous machine, this worked fine. Is this something I can fix on my side? Thank You

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nnq2603's picture

1.00.05 it's available now. Thanks Pixomoon.

The feature is on in 1.00.05 now. Thanks the author.

nnq2603's picture

1.00.05 it's available now. Thanks Pixomoon.

The feature is on in 1.00.05 now. Thanks the author.

pixamoon's picture

Re: "date modified"

Hi,

Thanks for your suggestion. Few users asked about it already.

I'm adding "Date modified" and "Date created" columns now. They will be ready in next update.

Let me know if you want to try test version.

Best,
Pixamoon

NicolasC's picture

Simply a must !

A great tool, every CG artist should have in his toolbox. Thanks Pixamoon !

NicolasC

nnq2603's picture

Hello Pixamoon, about the UI of this tool.

It'd be great and got appreciated if you add a "date modified" column to the UI.

Like what I demo in this image (it's an altered image to show the idea)
View post on imgur.com
https://imgur.com/BjPmdAU

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flavio3d2009's picture

Show !

Very good program, helps a lot in productivity.

dobromir's picture

The best and fastest by far relink script

Its the most important script that everyone should have!
And this one is the best!
Well done Pixamoon!

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