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MichaelDarkAngel

09-10-2006, 10:25 PM

So, I have my custom script in the startup folder. That does well for preloading it into memory, however I still need to open the script editor and call it with the procedure name (Actually I created a shelf item to do that for me).

What I would like to do is have the script autostart after Maya has finished loading.

What do I need to do in order for that to happen?

Thanks,

MDA

Buexe

09-10-2006, 10:40 PM

create a file called "userSetup.mel" and put it in
your scripts folder. Write your command to call yor proc into this file.
Save and restart maya.
Violà

MichaelDarkAngel

09-11-2006, 12:54 AM

Thank You.

Just enough information to point me in the right direction. And I say that because I didn't give you enough information.

On a windows PC it needs to go into the scripts folder in your 'My Documents/maya/<Version>/' directory.

Which is where I needed to place it. I first tried in the install directory, but it wouldn't work there. So I searched the help file for userSetup and found my answer.

Linux and Mac need to go into different directories.

Thanks again for the help, much appreciated,

MDA

Buexe

09-11-2006, 06:42 AM

Glad you found I tried to imply the userScripts folder by saying "your" folder.
Should have been more specific.
Anyway, have fun
buexe

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