I’m writing a logging tool to keep track of file versions and activity for our team, so I’m setting up log entries for when a file is opened and when it is closed. Since there isn’t actually a “closed file” callback, what would be the simplest way to achieve this?
I could write mulitple checks, such as when a new file is being opened or reset etc, but I thought I’d check if there was an easier flag.
The only ways you can close a file are:
*File>New #systemPreNew
*File>Reset #systemPreReset
*File>Open #filePreOpen
*File>Quit #preSystemShutdown
For all of these, there is a callback. Just install 4 callbacks for these events and you will know when the current file has left the building…
im not sure if these callbacks will help…
#preSystemShutdown
#postSystemShutdown
but i suppose these are only useful if you’re shutting down max…
and yep, prolly writing multiple callbacks would do…
hope this helps:)
That’s one of the ones I’ll have to use, yes. So many different ways to close a file!
Why not use file open and file save callbacks (#filePreOpen, #filePostSave), etc.?
Or maybe have an intermediate “Checking In/Out” system, instead of the Open/Save dialogs.
Does anyone know if there are plugins out there that allows SQL to be used in maxScript? That could also help with databasing.
Thanks all. I guess there’s no other way then. It just feels a bit messy to have 4 callbacks for one function.
Onwards to glory! Thanks again guys.