| How to install a.dlt file |
 Jock |
Quick one for you guys, what do you do with a .dlt file for a 3DMax plugin.
Just got hold of Multitextxture, bit theres no installation instructions.
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1/26/2012 10:07:16 AM (last edit: 1/26/2012 10:07:16 AM)
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| Nik Clark |
Put it into the stdplugs folder.
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1/26/2012 10:11:28 AM (last edit: 1/26/2012 10:11:28 AM)
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| Jock |
Thanks Nik.
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1/26/2012 10:21:18 AM (last edit: 1/26/2012 10:21:18 AM)
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| Jock |
Ok got another issue, kind of related.
So I've downloaded a script from CGSource, every time I want to use it, do I need to go MAXscript>Run MAXscript every time.
I thought I'd be able to assign a toolbar button or something with it, but I cant seem to find it anywhere.
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1/26/2012 2:55:35 PM (last edit: 1/26/2012 2:55:35 PM)
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| Dave |
to my knowledge, the only way is to wrap it in a macro, like so:
Save it out as a .mcr and drop it into your viewport, now you'll be able to access it via the Customise > Customise User Interface window where you can throw it into a quad menu, hot-key or toolbar (alternatively I think you can just drag and drop selected code onto the toolbar, but I've never done that so can't say for sure)
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Whoah, that paste went a little wrong, give me a second...
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Fixed!
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1/26/2012 5:41:19 PM (last edit: 1/26/2012 5:43:56 PM)
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| Nik Clark |
You can drag and drop lines of code in the maxscript editor to the toolbar, as I remember, you are then given the option of a title and icon.
But, it's better to make it a proper one as in the example, and to add it correctly.
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1/26/2012 5:43:18 PM (last edit: 1/26/2012 5:43:18 PM)
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| Jock |
Thanks guys i'll have a go at this when i'm back in front of the computer.
Just to clarify though as i'm not used to using scripts or plugins, in the above case where you download a script, is the norm just to 'run' it whenever you need it, going through the menu?
Must admit, i came across a plugin that caught my eye, which led me to look for more, and theres some fantastic things out there that will prove extremely useful. Though I imagine you guys already know that...not sure why I havent looked into this stuff before.
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1/26/2012 7:51:52 PM (last edit: 1/26/2012 7:53:08 PM)
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| Nik Clark |
>>is the norm just to 'run' it whenever you need it, going through the menu.
For me, yes. I have a folder of them and I run the one I need. I often remove the lines of code in scripts that make them a button, simply so I can run them when I want, and don't have to add them to the max interface.
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1/27/2012 11:27:58 AM (last edit: 1/27/2012 11:27:58 AM)
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| Jock |
I see.
Cheers Nik.
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1/27/2012 11:34:43 AM (last edit: 1/27/2012 11:34:43 AM)
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| K-tonne |
dlt files go in the hairy cornflake folder
... anyone?...
...no, didn't think so lol
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1/27/2012 1:27:35 PM (last edit: 1/27/2012 1:27:35 PM)
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| Nik Clark |
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1/27/2012 1:28:50 PM (last edit: 1/27/2012 1:28:50 PM)
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