Hi, This is my first post here
How do I create a script to make one object parenting under another object?
just like max “Link” function does??
i.e. I have $point1 and $point2
I typed $point1.transform *= $point2 .transform
the rotation and scale part are correct , but the position part is wrong
which part did I lost?
If you look under “General Node Properties” of the maxscript docs, you will find you can parent one object to another via the “parent” property…ie
childNode.parent = parentNode
And now they are linked, just like “Link”
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Shane
Err… With this method you are essentially changing the heirachy of the object itself. Link controller is transforming the object about a space with an ‘offset’ difference.
Do you want to make an object have a different parent or change how its linked during animation?
Opps, did I get the wrong link
Thanks everyone for the reply~
I want to calculate the object’s transform value as if it’s been link under it’s parent
Using this , I can then add some delay motion on it , like below:
theTM1 =(matrix3 [1,0,0] [0,1,0] [0,0,1] [-67.6858,-145.633,0])
theTM2 =at time(CurrentTime-2) $Point01.transform
theTM1*theTM2
or I can calculate the multi-pivot rig without using the traditional “link” method
(See the Attach)
Wow, I think I figured out myself ,Just multiply the inverse of it’s future parent’s transform
then you will get the child space transform value
Here is the tool I was wanted to write
and the resault picture