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[b][FilePathFinder]( http://3d-kstudio.com/articlecomments.php?article_id=9)
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[b]Current version 2.4.50[/b]
Available Light version
Now you can test Demo-Version on any scenes!
Used FilePathFinder algorithm allows to work even with the plugins that I not know.
A list of tested with FilePathFinder
Objects, Materials, Modifiers, Atmospheric Effects, Lights.
Unlike some other scripts of its kind,
[b]FilePathFinder[/b]
[b]Differentiates [i]Real Missing[/i][/b] files and files with [b]not correct paths[/b].(Identified in the Asset Tracking as [b][i]Found.[/i][/b])
No need to search for such files.
[b]Path to the such files are fixed for a single click.[/b]
[ul]
[li]Download Demo version[/li][li]Download Help[/li][li]Read More[/li][/ul]
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[li]Searching, collecting and sorting of external files. [/li][li]Elaboration of xRef files in automatic mode. [/li][li]Works with ALL External files. [/li][li]Finding External files in automatic mode in xRef scenes. [/li][li]Collecting and sorting files to subfolders, depending on filetype. [/li][li]Open bitmaps in user – selected Editor. [/li][li]Supporting standard for most Windows programs shortcuts. [/li][li]Bitmap viewer. [/li][li]Collecting textures and materials which contain indicated files, into Material Editor. [/li][li]Choosing objects by their connection with file. [/li][li]Renaming the links by mask. [/li][li]Friendly interface. [/li][/ul]
INTERFACE
[b]Next functions are provided for the operations with files:
Searching on HDD for [i]Missing[/i]* external files.[/b]
[img] http://3d-kstudio.com/downloads/maxscripts/fpf_script/Collect-Run.jpg [/img]
[b]Collecting and sorting files to subfolders, depending on their type.
The option to fix the method of operating with file depending on it's type:
copying files of certain type or rewriting links to the existing location.[/b]
[img] http://3d-kstudio.com/downloads/maxscripts/fpf_script/FolderbyType.jpg [/img]
[b]Elaboration of xRef files in automatic mode.
[img] http://3d-kstudio.com/downloads/maxscripts/fpf_script/3dsMax-Scenes.jpg [/img]
Preferences[/b]
[img] http://3d-kstudio.com/downloads/maxscripts/fpf_script/Preferences.jpg [/img]
Clearing Material Editor from the unused materials in manual or automatic modes while searching and collecting files.
The opportunity to create [i]Backup[/i] for scenes.
[b]Choosing objects by their connection with files; opening the groups which contain these objects, if needed.
[/b] [b]Collecting textures, which contain indicated files, into Material Editor.
[/b] Quick and comfortable correction of files' paths with the [i]Found[/i]* status..
[b]"File-Collector" menu[/b]
[img] http://3d-kstudio.com/downloads/maxscripts/fpf_script/File-Collector-menu...jpg [/img]
[b]Renaming the links by mask (by part of file's name)([i]Find&Replace[/i])
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[img] http://3d-kstudio.com/downloads/maxscripts/fpf_script/Find&Replace_3.jpg [/img]
Saving the settings for lights, which work with les, when paths have been reassigned.
Supporting standard for most Windows programs shortcuts:
( Ctrl+A (choose all), Ctrl+I (inversion), F2 (rename)).
[b]Sorting files in interface by name, path, type and status.[/b]
Carrying on the detailed log accordingly to files' paths' corrections (before or after the process of searching/collecting file)
Searching and removing of incorrect paths in [i]User path[/i] (Incorrect network paths may considerably slow down the process of working with files).
[b]*Comment:[/b]:
The terms [i]Missing[/i], [i]Found [/i]and [i]Ok [/i] are analogue of standard dialog of 3dxMax and Asset Tracking and have next meaning:
[b]Missing[/b]: The links to absent files in indicated path. Marked with light-crimson in scripts interface.
[b]Found [/b]:The links to absent files in indicated paths, but found by 3dxMax by one of paths registered in User Path. Marked with beige in scripts interface.
[b]Ok[/b]:Correct links to files. Marked with white in scripts interface.
[b]More in detail the script is described in the help.
Also for acquaintance with a script you can download its demo-version.[/b]
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[li]Download Demo version[/li][li]Download Help[/li][/ul] Software environment requirements:
[left]The script operates in next 3dsMax verisions: 9*, 2008, 2009, 2010. (32 and 64 bits)
*Attention: in order to work in 3dsMax (version 9) you need to load and install the free plugin Avguard MAXScript Extension Package.
Demo-version limits: Needed Internet connection.
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