MaxScript tutorials wishlist

[anton]

I will write a few maxscript tutorials and I was wondering what would everybody be interested in learning and what format should these tutorials be. Would you like more a tutorial that explains the logic and documents the steps in the creation of a production ready script or just going over the basics and the theory?

[SandmanNinja]

I usually clear the listener window and then do what I want a script to do, then copy/paste into a script and turn it into a button. But it's a limited way to do it.

 

I haven't found any 'proper' maxscript tutorials.

 

Basing it around a computer language-type of tutorial, I suppose tell us the 'commands' we have available to us, what sort of variables (if any) there are, and then start putting pieces together. Like... the equivilent of a Hello World script, or examples of the commands (like While..Wend, or Do..Loop).

 

This would be great. Thank you

[braddewald]

I would definitely be interested in MaxScript tutorials. I like the format of teaching by doing: writing basic scripts to illustrate points that the readers could follow along with.

[SunGlare]

I wonder how do you complile non script based plugins, like .dlo .dlu and how close Max SDK is to Max Script?

 

Also is there a way utilize C++ or java skills with Max?

 

Simpler Q example: A simple guide through methods like matrix3 and what matrix3 1 does, it took me while with Max Help to utilize it in my scripts.

 

There are some sources online but nothing firm, its niche area of expertise.

There are some paid lessons for download but I haven't try it.

 

Good luck with your endeavor!