Relink Bitmaps
Relink Bitmaps is a script to easily relink all missing files (Bitmaps, VRayMeshes, Mental Ray Proxies, VRayHDRI, IES, etc) when they change directories or when you move computers, check out the short video tutorial below for more detailed information.
Unlike some other scripts of its kind, this is free! There is a small donation link within the script if you choose to donate, I will remove the nag. It is a simple licensing system, that does not force you to transfer network cards or be connected to the internet and will work with all versions of Max that are supported by the script. If you choose to donate I'll be more than happy to license multiple computers as well.
Features:
[*] All 3dsmax supported Bitmap Texture types
[*] (new) Relinks Mental Ray Proxy files
[*] (new) Relinks VRay Proxies (.vrmesh)
[*] (new) Relinks VRayHDRI files
[*] (new) Relinks IES files (including VRayIES files)
[*] (new) Automatically checks for script updates and new versions
[*] 250% speed increase from previous versions
[*] Command-line mode available for automating repetative tasks (see documentation on the website)
[*] Configurable default user options saving button clicks and wasted time
Relink Bitmaps webpage:
https://colinsenner.com/relink-bitmaps/
Supported Max versions: Max 2018+
(Older versions should work, but are not supported moving forward)
Best,
Colin
(Watch the video for more detailed instructions for usage)
1. Run the .mzp file (Self-installing file)
2. In Max goto "Customize -> Customize User Interface -> Toolbars tab -> Category: ColinScripts->Relink Bitmaps" and drag "Relink Bitmaps" to a toolbar, click to run.
Comments
Hi, cool script... one
Hi,
cool script... one question... is it compatible with other renderers like maxwell or indigo?
or materials classes are needed to be work?
thanks
Thanks!
Great wishlist additions. I'll see what I have time for with this next update!
Thanks Crystal3d,
Colin
Gaffer61, Recently old
Gaffer61,
Recently old email was deleted without my knowing it so I put big text on my site letting users know the new email I'll be using. This has affected some users, and I apologize for the inconvenience. Please send license request emails to [email protected] instead of the listed email. I'll be updating Relink Bitmaps in a week or so to fix the email problem and implement some users wishlists. Be on the lookout!
Thank you and sorry about that,
Colin
A few suggestions:
hello and good day,
I got some sggestions for your already awesome script.
#1:
"Check Local paths"
it will display locally pathed files and display them as greyed out and another button to repath them.
#2:
A check for relative and non-UNC paths and correct them to UNC paths..
that would complete this nice package.
good day.
Donation!
Hello Colin
I recently sent you a donation for your fab script but I haven't heard back. I have sent you a couple of emails but no response. I would appreciate a response, you can have to much of a good thing looking at your lovely face :)
Thanks a ton Kartoffel. Any
Thanks a ton Kartoffel. Any help is appreciated. I'm just glad I was able to save your butt ;). Tell your friends and co-workers about it as well. Also, I just released a video and a new script called "Tweaker", just search for it on Scriptspot and check it out, maybe you could use it as well :). It's my new favorite script.
Tweaker video: http://www.scriptspot.com/3ds-max/scripts/tweaker
The script is on my site: www.colinsenner.com.
As always, I'm still looking for my dream career in game-development.
-Colin
Nice. Love this script - has
Nice. Love this script - has saved my a$$ several times in VERY short order. I'll be donating. You deserve it.
~k
New version coming very soon
New version coming very soon (This week), new features:
Max 2011 Support: Full support for max 2011 and minor bug fixes (thanks Ruud3DV!)
Support for finding renamed maps: Relink Bitmaps will now have the option to find completely renamed maps
Ignore File extensions: For if a bitmap changes file extensions will link it to the new extension
Speedup of selecting missing bitmaps in the scene
Batching: Run relink bitmaps over a series of max files to relink them all
No problem Allimran. Hope it
No problem Allimran. Hope it helps!
Your script is real Time
Your script is real Time saver Thanks body.