Time Clock
Version:
1.0
Date Updated:
06/01/2010 
This script is meant for freelancers who like to keep track of their worktime without too much hassle.
Its basically like one of them old Time Clocks you punch in before and punch out after work.
It saves the times tasks ect to a specified file.
have phun
and if you like it punch into the counter up here ;)
Additional Info:
Install:
-download the .ms file
-open it and change the path in line 5 to the path you want your timeFile to be located (see picture)
-place the file in your maxRoot/scripts/startUp directory if you want it to load with max
-or drag & drop it into max to start
when launched
-define a type of work
-define a task
-hit start
-do your work
-hit end
$repeat for next task
Version Requirement:
9 SP2 or 2008 and higher
Other Software Required:
% | Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| stechUhr.ms | 2.15 KB |
Comments
is it literally xxx? if so
is it literally xxx?
if so please place an @ before the string
local folder = @"C:\Users\xxxx\Desktop\"
Raphael Steves
re: no text file
yep
no errors via max-script; local folder = "C:\Users\xxxx\Desktop"
are there more vars to define?
max 2010 x64
GomiTron: www.gomi.co.nz
did you define a valid path
did you define a valid path to save to?
Raphael Steves
no .txt file
Doesn't seem to save a text file
GomiTron: www.gomi.co.nz
afair yes, dont know the
answers by -1afair yes, dont know the command but should be, unfortunately im not fluent in dos anymore;)
if max crashes it starts with the next entry when you start the clock again so yeah its got its flaws :P but thats why i put up the .ms so ppl can change it to their needs and improve on it if need be.
thx
Raphael Steves
nice script! what happens
nice script!
what happens though if max crashes?
would be cool to create a batch file, an external command prompt script, which starts max and starts the time, saves the info in a log file, and when max closes, or crashes, it records the time max is closed
would that be possible?
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@Insanto: Great Script
@Insanto: Great Script Thanks. Very, very Useful :)
@JokerMartini: Not yet. but under construction! When it is ready, you will be the first to view it (and I hope you like it)!
oh, cool if your using the
oh, cool
if your using the registry to get the path make sure its the same in the latest 3 win versions ;)
Raphael Steves
I noticed in your post image
I noticed in your post image at the top how you explain to change that line of code. You can make that line of code automatically default to everyones desktop. I'll fix it and send the updated file your way to check out.
John Martini
Digital Artist
http://www.JokerMartini.com (new site)
Insanto, when I run your
Insanto, when I run your script I get a Runtime ErrorL Filestream cannot create:C:\Users\Insanto\Desktop\timetable.txt
Is it a MakeDir error or problem. I'll look into it and see what could intentionally be the problem. If I can figure it out I'll let you know. I'm using 3ds Max 2010.
John Martini
Digital Artist
http://www.JokerMartini.com (new site)