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Clear out the dead wood from the layer manager

Submitted by LoneRobot on Tue, 2010-03-16 15:49
62 votes

Clear out the dead wood from the layer manager

Occasionally, you end up with a load of layers in your scene that are no use to anybody, serve no function to society, and end up taking valuable space like an unwanted uncle at a wedding.

Coding a 'Blueprint Manager' script series

Submitted by vasilescu_anton on Mon, 2011-01-24 23:09
37 votes

This three-part video tutorial series is looking at how to create a ‘Blueprint Manager’ script in 3Ds Max.

Command Panel is missing

Submitted by todor on Wed, 2021-06-30 15:14
2 votes

"Command Panel is missing" is a 3ds max video tutorial. If your Command Panel is on the other monitor, what you don't have on you can use the combination from:
ALT + SPACE
Arrow Down
ENTER
Arrow LEFT .... until your window arrive in the main monitor.

I using 3das max 2016.

Commercial Training Options

Submitted by Admin on Thu, 2007-01-25 01:12
37 votes

If you would like to learn more about MAXScript, there are currently several affordable training options available to suit nearly any budget.

connect vertex/knots in a shape with 2 splines

Submitted by Ralf on Thu, 2020-01-30 04:13
0 votes

Hello. Basic question (but i can't find it on the internet)

I have a shape with 2 splines: /sp1v1--sp1v2/ /sp2v1--sp2v2/.

Now i want to connect sp1v2 with sp2v1.
something like this:

select $MyShape
subObjectLevel = 1
splineOps.startConnect (1,2) (2,1)

can someone give me a hit? tnx

Creating a Custom Parametric Object with MAXScript

Submitted by Admin on Sun, 2010-06-06 22:38
59 votes

Quoted from article:

"It’s one thing to create simple scripts with MAXScript to display a rollout and perform a few tasks. But if you find yourself creating the same type of object over and over again, you might want to take a crack at creating your own parametric object.

Creating MAXScript Installers

Submitted by Jeff Hanna on Thu, 2007-01-25 01:26
14 votes
What’s Wrong With .MZP Files?

Having managed tool rollouts at both small (four artists) and large (50+ artists) companies I’ve become increasingly frustrated with MAXScript installation options. MZP files do ake the process less painful, but they have some inherent problems and limitations:

DotNet Demystified - Part 1

Submitted by LoneRobot on Sun, 2011-03-27 11:30
34 votes

Just posted on Lonerobot.net is the first part of a series of beginner's DotNet tutorials. If you've been struggling with dotnet classes and are unsure of what the difference between a class and an object is, this tutorial could help get you on the way to achieving the most out of dotnet in 3dsMax. 

Dotnet Demystified Part 1

dotNet links

Submitted by Admin on Fri, 2008-07-18 11:16
37 votes

A collection of links to dotNet + MAXScript information available. If you find a useful post, add it in the comments and this post will be updated to include it.

Dynamics Setup

Submitted by daawaa on Tue, 2013-05-28 08:25
1 vote

This is a technical demonstration of the dynamic system used in our 3D Max based shows.

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