Working with 3d max 2012 now and was wondering if you guys have some tips for the following issues im having.
1. Spline: I want to have custom settings for drawing a line. On startup the [Initial Type] is set to CORNER and the [Drag Type] is also set to CORNER. Is there any way to set the Drag type automatically to BEZIER through maxscript on startup? (btw cant find this at all in the maxhelp)
2. Couldnt find this in the help as well. Since im using realworld values im using the [MEASURE] tool in the utilities tab a lot. However I was wondering if there is a way to show those measure stats IN the viewport with a script without having to go through [the utilities tab] then on [measure] and on [NEW FLOATER] each time?
I have downloaded a script called “lengthCalculator” from user called Sinok.gr which displays the length of a spline in the viewport. So if theres a way to read the measure info and display it like that in the viewport that would be really kick ass.
Fantastic scripts unfortunately doesn’t work real time have to switch on and off everytime I change the model. Is that because im using max 2012? great script non the less
For those that might run into the same problems (i doubt it) solution to number one.
Edit the CurrentDefaults.ini
found here:
C:\Documents and Settings\user\Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\3dsMaxDesign\2012 – 32bit\enu\defaults\DesignVIZ.mentalray
[Primitive Spline]
; Represents the default drag type for primitive spline during creation
; 0 – Bezier
; 1 – Corner
DefaultDragType=0
Godddddddd that saves a lot of frustration. :banghead:
The scripts are not written to work in real time. May be in the future I will update the code.