maxscript basics

[Wahooney]

If you gave me a sample of how you want the file to look I'll knock something up for you quickly.

You should've posted this on the Maxscript forum, you'd get more help there :thumbsup:

[himanshu1khatri]

Thanx a lot mate ..... i am attaching a link to the scene itself.....i have uploaded it on the web.......do use it.......

really glad u replied ....i see hope again.... :-)

http://www.4shared.com/file/2626372/968c881d/4wahooney.html

but the aim is to run the script on any such arrangement of spheres and get the xyz coordinates of their center in a text file which i will read to run some motors etc .....

is it difficult.....???......i am also starting to learn maxscript today......

i hope i was able to convey what is needed clearly....please do spare some time if u can ...


cheers newys......

[himanshu1khatri]

thanx 4 replyin mate

I have uploaded the file >>here<< (http://www.4shared.com/file/2626372/968c881d/4wahooney.html)

the script will run on scenes like this ....the coordinated of center of each sphere are needed in a text file from which some motors etc will be run via the usb.....

see wat u can do with it .......

i see hope again ....thanx a ton

[Wahooney]

Could you give me an example of how you want the XML file to look?

I'm thinking something like:
<point x=12 y=24 z=16 />
<point x=34 y=54 z=53 />
<point x=11 y=92 z=27 />
etc.

Just paste the following code into a new script and hit Ctrl-E, make sure your scene is open:scr = newScript()
for geo in geometry do
(
format "<point x=% y=% z=% />\n" (geo.pos.x as integer) (geo.pos.y as integer) (geo.pos.z as integer) to:scr
)

Copy and paste the output into your xml file and it's done.

Another thing it seems your scene has lots of overlapping spheres, is that intentional?

[himanshu1khatri]

hey dude thanx a lot for taking time out.......but i had to do it by noon today.......so burnt the night learning maxscript.........modifies a rollout example for viewing object list and made it with even a nice UI :-) ............but ur reply was encouragement........i was always hoping ud be my safety option maybe thats wat help me thru.......

i must say max reference guid is one of the best i have ever used......its nice n simple.....even for a beginner..........but then again thanx a lot.....

neway...seas

keep in touch as i learn more...

[Wahooney]

Glad to have been of help :thumbsup:

Just remember to post in the MaxScript forum, in the Autodesk 3DS Max Forum.

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