Instance Question

[enigma]

We all know that making instances in a scene is very easy, like shift dragging an object will make an instance of that object and we could also make them unique by clicking make unique button n the mod param's. but here's my question, what if i have multiple similar geometry which i would want to make all of them an instance of one particular object in the scene - all geom are already created/existing, is there a particular way to achieve that in max? Maybe a one a million case but it might be a big help if we want to adjust parameters...

 

Example: you created 3 omni lights, not by cloning or by any other means like array or whatsoever, you created the lights by simply clicking anywhere in the scene. And you want the 2 other lights to become an instance of 1 light the scene, so you can control the parameters by adjusting only one light's parameters.

 

I may sound stupid coz you might think that i should have instanced the lights beforehand, but you'll never know....

 

I am looking for whatever way or is there a script for this kind of problem?

[the.3dsmax.blogger]

You will have to write a script to make instances of the existing light and align it to the 'other' lights and delete the 'other' lights.

 

I donot understand the nuances of maxscript yet. but logic & conceptualisation is good !! dont u think so

 

cheers !!!

[ipdesigner]

*delete the '2 other light' and create a 'new 2 lights' by an 'instance', just be sure to locate in the same position;) ..i hope i got it for you right:)

[enigma]

yes sherwin i get the point and i know you have an idea on how apply lighting on my scanline renderings;) . what if i have a very large scene composed of around 180 omnis? i just want to know if there is a "one-click" way or a single line script which will instance all those lights...

[quizzy]

did you look on scriptspot.com ??? if not maybe you'll find it there..