how to use pin stack on maxScript with max9?

[Bobo]

because on max9 ,
can not use “ ModPanel.SetPinStack() ”


Support for the pin stack was added in Max 2010.
AFAIK, the only solution is to upgrade.


Modify Panel
Pin Stack Button

modpanel.getPinStack()

NEW (http://forums.cgsociety.org/What_is_New_in_MAXScript_in_3ds_Max_2010.htm) in 3ds Max 2010:Returns true if the Pin Stack button is pressed, false if not pressed or not in Modify panel.



modpanel.isPinStackEnabled()

NEW (http://forums.cgsociety.org/What_is_New_in_MAXScript_in_3ds_Max_2010.htm) in 3ds Max 2010:Returns true if the Pin Stack button is enabled, false if not enabled or not in Modify panel.



modpanel.setPinStack <bool>

NEW (http://forums.cgsociety.org/What_is_New_in_MAXScript_in_3ds_Max_2010.htm) in 3ds Max 2010:Sets the Pin Stack button to the specified state as long as the Pin Stack button is enabled.

[denisT]

fn pressPin = if getCommandPanelTaskMode() == #modify do
(
local toolbar, pin
modp = for w in (windows.getChildrenHWND #max) where w[4] == "ModifyTask" do exit with w[1]
if modp != OK do
(
for w in (windows.getChildrenHWND modp) where w[4] == "CustToolbar" do toolbar = w[1]
if toolbar != undefined do
(
pin = UIAccessor.GetFirstChildWindow toolbar
-- WM_LBUTTON_DOWN = 0x0201
-- WM_LBUTTON_UP = 0x0202
windows.sendMessage pin 0x0201 0 0
windows.sendMessage pin 0x0202 0 0
)
)
)



it's not perfect but better then nothing.

this function toggles the Pin Button ON/OFF

I don't know a way to get the Pin Button state using max script only ...

[CGGD]

thanks denisT and bobo

[biddle]

You will need the Avguard extensions plugin (from scriptspot.com) in order to call
getChildrenHWND in Max 9 and earlier.

They weren't bundled in until Max 2008. Once you have the plugin it toggles the pin like a charm.

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