[Closed] How can i make Python IDE recognize MaxPlus ?

Have you imported MaxPlus.py from the 3ds max version root directory? It appears that the MaxPlus.py is the interface to the _MaxPlus.pyd that does all the heavy lifting.

-Eric

i tried but it doesnt work ,can you give me a working example ?

Have you added the 3ds max root directory to the python sys.path? Also, it may not be fully supported at this time. I haven’t done any work with Python outside of maxscritp so can’t provide a working example.

-Eric

yes , i did i did… even before i post this topic , so any other recommendations ?

hi,

the python interpreter is embedded in 3dsmax.
So, you need to evaluate python string script or run python script file with this method :

python.Execute “print ‘example’”
or
python.ExecuteFile “path/to/python/file.py”

i don’t think you can use MaxPlus module outside 3dsmax

Stephane

I’ve answered in TA forum but I’ll repeat here again, just add the 3dsmax root folder to sys path and you should be able to import MaxPlus.

Take note that running python code with MaxPlus on it will fail outside 3dsmax, so you might want to consider what you are doing and what you want to do.

Cheers,
Artur Leao

Artur , thank yo for your great interest , i have already done this and it doesnt work at all it adds path successfully as expected but when i do import maxplus it doesnt recognie it at all and i know it is case sensitive .
the idea i m needing that is the color coding i will be importing the file via MXS editor to execute but i sll need to know typo the way i m used to in Maya , as u know putting the code inside string quotation or writing code blindly with no color clue other than native python reserve words is sorta of pain !

Right, I’m still not sure what IDE you are trying to use, but I can recommend you to try and read my post on setting up 3ds Max, MaxPlus and PyCharm as an IDE here:

http://www.youcandoitvfx.com/maxplus-and-pycharm-update/