Generating MaxScript from Objects

[ekostegan]

I was wondering if there is a method to generate MaxScript (in a manner similar to using the MaxScript Listener tool) from an already created object.

 

For example, if I created an object with a variety of modifiers and other operations, could I extract from that object the script from which it was generated?

 

Unless Max doesn't operate in that fashion.

 

Thanks!

[Koper]

You can turn on the macro recorder for the maxscript listener. this will then show you a line of code in the pink window every time you do something. You can then copy that into a maxscript window and run it

[ekostegan]

Thanks Koper.

 

I'm wondering if there's a way to do this after the fact? I suppose it depends on how Max stores information about an object whether it's a series of coordinates or a list of operations.

 

I ask about it being created after the fact as the MacroRecorder window can become cluttered if you're going back and forth to tweak an object.

[PiXeL_MoNKeY]

You may want to try Plug-O-Matic from Martin Breidt:

Takes any geometric object and converts it to a new object plugin for future use, just like any other standard primitive.

New in 2.0: Speed optimization; Now supports texture coordinates; Objects need not to be converted to EditableMesh before plugin generation; Updated creation tool; generated objects have new mesh data options for

-Eric

[ekostegan]

Thanks, I'll check it out!

 

-Eric