select obj from variabel

[NilreMK]

I think this is easy but I cant get it right. How can I select a object with help from string

test = "$Box01"
select test
The only way is to build a string and then to execute it like a command

test = "select $Box01"
execute test

Something like that

[Bobo]

I think this is easy but I cant get it right. How can I select a object with help from string

test = "$Box01"
select test

Read the fine manual!
This has been put into the MAXScript Frequently Asked Questions in the MAXScript Reference for a good reason ;)

test = execute "$Box01"
select test

or

test = getNodeByName "Box01"
select test

[Armin A]

Thanx, never saw that FAQ, alot of good info there...

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