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FilePathFinder (http://3d-kstudio.com/articlecomments.php?article_id=9)



Current version 2.4.50

Available Light version (http://3d-kstudio.com/articlecomments.php?article_id=9#Light)
Now you can test Demo-Version on any scenes!
Used FilePathFinder algorithm allows to work even with the plugins that I not know.
A list of tested with FilePathFinder
Objects, Materials, Modifiers, Atmospheric Effects, Lights. (http://3d-kstudio.com/articlecomments.php?article_id=9#TestedPlugins)

Unlike some other scripts of its kind,
FilePathFinder
Differentiates Real Missing files and files with not correct paths.(Identified in the Asset Tracking as Found.)
No need to search for such files.
Path to the such files are fixed for a single click.





Download Demo version (http://3d-kstudio.com/downloads.php?cat_id=1&download_id=7)
Download Help (http://3d-kstudio.com/downloads.php?cat_id=1&download_id=9)
Read More (http://3d-kstudio.com/articlecomments.php?article_id=9)


Searching, collecting and sorting of external files.
Elaboration of xRef files in automatic mode.
Works with ALL External files.
Finding External files in automatic mode in xRef scenes.
Collecting and sorting files to subfolders, depending on filetype.
Open bitmaps in user - selected Editor.
Supporting standard for most Windows programs shortcuts.
Bitmap viewer.
Collecting textures and materials which contain indicated files, into Material Editor.
Choosing objects by their connection with file.
Renaming the links by mask.
Friendly interface.


INTERFACE


http://3d-kstudio.com/downloads/maxscripts/fpf_script/FPF_01_Resize_Middle_script.gif



Next functions are provided for the operations with files:

Searching on HDD for Missing* external files.

http://3d-kstudio.com/downloads/maxscripts/fpf_script/Collect-Run.jpg


Collecting and sorting files to subfolders, depending on their type.
The option to fix the method of operating with file depending on it's type:
copying files of certain type or rewriting links to the existing location.

http://3d-kstudio.com/downloads/maxscripts/fpf_script/FolderbyType.jpg


Elaboration of xRef files in automatic mode.

http://3d-kstudio.com/downloads/maxscripts/fpf_script/3dsMax-Scenes.jpg


Preferences

http://3d-kstudio.com/downloads/maxscripts/fpf_script/Preferences.jpg


Clearing Material Editor from the unused materials in manual or automatic modes while searching and collecting files.
The opportunity to create Backup for scenes.

Choosing objects by their connection with files; opening the groups which contain these objects, if needed.
Collecting textures, which contain indicated files, into Material Editor.
Quick and comfortable correction of files' paths with the Found* status..

"File-Collector" menu
http://3d-kstudio.com/downloads/maxscripts/fpf_script/File-Collector-menu...jpg


Renaming the links by mask (by part of file's name)(Find&Replace)

http://3d-kstudio.com/downloads/maxscripts/fpf_script/Find&Replace_3.jpg


Saving the settings for lights, which work with “les”, when paths have been reassigned.
Supporting standard for most Windows programs shortcuts:
( Ctrl+A (choose all), Ctrl+I (inversion), F2 (rename)).
Sorting files in interface by name, path, type and status.
Carrying on the detailed log accordingly to files' paths' corrections (before or after the process of searching/collecting file)
Searching and removing of incorrect paths in User path (Incorrect network paths may considerably slow down the process of working with files).



*Comment::
The terms Missing, Found and Ok are analogue of standard dialog of 3dxMax and Asset Tracking and have next meaning:
Missing: The links to absent files in indicated path. Marked with light-crimson in script’s interface.
Found :The links to absent files in indicated paths, but found by 3dxMax by one of paths registered in User Path. Marked with beige in script’s interface.
Ok:Correct links to files. Marked with white in script’s interface.


More in detail the script is described in the help.
Also for acquaintance with a script you can download its demo-version.






Download Demo version (http://3d-kstudio.com/downloads.php?cat_id=1&download_id=7)
Download Help (http://3d-kstudio.com/downloads.php?cat_id=1&download_id=9)
Software environment requirements:

The script operates in next 3dsMax verisions: 9*, 2008, 2009, 2010. (32 and 64 bits)
*Attention: in order to work in 3dsMax (version 9) you need to load and install the free plugin Avguard MAXScript Extension Package. (http://www.scriptspot.com/3ds-max/plugins/avguard-maxscript-extension-package)

Demo-version limits: Needed Internet connection.

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