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
Thanks Defex. There will be
Thanks Defex. There will be an update sometime soon, it will in part be a re-write, but will have some new great functionality to save you time. Please watch for the update soon. -Colin
one of the biggest life
one of the biggest life savers of all!
Yes please let me know
Yes please let me know Brittnell. They shouldn't be able to hide in either of those cases but I don't know about the image sequence .ifl file, maybe the ifl file exists but the others don't that is a possibility. Please let me know and thank you for everything once again.
Hey Colin, I think I may
Hey Colin,
I think I may have a couple other places where bitmaps can hide:
In a reflect/refract map that loads (top/front/etc.) from image files.
Map channels that call a .ifl (may need to double-check).
Thanks again!
I'll add the bitmap name to
I'll add the bitmap name to the output list at the beginning if you like. I'll update it in the next week or so. Thank you for your kind words. Hope it saves you time and energy.
very , very useful script
very , very useful script this one. I just have one suggestion: make an option to the output list with just the bitmap name on it. I mean, withou all the path of the file. This, to me, would be a great improvment......
anyway, this script is a master piece ;)
best regards...
JSR
cheer 4 you !! very
cheer 4 you !! very fast,like I hope from you!!!
very fast respond!!!
Hey Hongxu, I am writing a
Hey Hongxu,
I am writing a separate script quickly for vrmesh relinking and will have it out soon!
-Colin
hi Colin! You did a great
hi Colin!
You did a great works, this script helps me very much.
But can this script be edited to find and relink missing .vrmesh file ???? If that is posible, this script is perfect :D
BR.
Works fine in 2009. (heh
Works fine in 2009. (heh heh, that rhymes)