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MikeRhone
10-02-2003, 02:22 AM
I am writing an auto foot rig, but I have come across a possible issue...

My script requires the use of another script, namely the jsOrientJoint.mel, to work properly. What is the attitude towards including that code in my own script. To quote from the jsOrientJoint.mel:

//
// The information in this file is provided for the exclusive use of the
// licensees of Alias|Wavefront. Such users have the right to use, modify,
// and incorporate this code into other products for purposes authorized
// by the Alias|Wavefront license agreement, without fee.
//

So does this mean that I can just slap any tidbits of the code I like into my own scripts? I am obviously including the quoted part of Jasons script in my own version, as I have no interest it taking any credit whatsoever.

Thanks in advance for your response.

Mike R
wgreenlee1
10-02-2003, 02:26 AM
I would think so...I mean in the manual there are tons of "snippets" of scripts...so I would think you can use any part or even whole scripts if you need them.
Im not much of a scriptor but thats what I have always got out of it.
zachgrachan
10-02-2003, 06:06 AM
I'm pretty sure that as long as credit is given where it's due, no explicit licenses are being violated, and your giving away your code too, nobody'll mind.

However, if you plan on selling your script, you would have issues - because you can't just charge for other people's work...
jschleifer
10-02-2003, 11:01 PM
Usually the polite thing to do is ask the author of the script whether they mind or not if you include their code within your script. In most cases, the author will either agree to allow you to do that, or offer another way of using the code.

In this case, you could point the user to a download site where they can grab the jsOrientJointUI.mel script... say... something like this:
Jonh and His Dog Website (http://jonhandhisdog.com)

:)
MikeRhone
10-02-2003, 11:19 PM
Np Jason. I've taken the script off of my site until I have a minute to correct it.

I'll comment your website and link in the original script. Thanks again for being cool with letting me modify your code. :)


Mike R
jschleifer
10-03-2003, 12:25 AM
Cool.. thanks mike!

glad to see you're using the code & making pipeline scripts for yerself! it makes things SOOO much easier in the long run!

woohoo!
-jason
Mattrne
10-08-2003, 12:14 PM
I've just been looking at your website Jason - it's great to see a site where we can all learn some stuff and have a smile at the same time - keep it up. The toon shader stuff on the frontpage at the moment is really interesting - I've played around with similar setups like that before, but never quite got the shadow bleeding to work, so if you don't mind, I may give your approach a try.

Have you worked out what PAL stands for yet? :)

Cheers,

Matt.
jschleifer
10-08-2003, 09:03 PM
Heya Matt,

thanks very much!

the more the merrier.. I hope that by spreading a little info & laughter (and probably a few rolled eyes), people will be so inclined to return the favor.. laughter, info, bacon, special sauce.. the cg fast-food burger!

mmm.

special sauce..
loked
10-08-2003, 11:17 PM
Mattme: Have you worked out what PAL stands for yet?



Jason, are you serious about really wanting to know what PAL stands for?? If so it, stand for Phase Alternation by Line.

later:wavey:
loked
jschleifer
10-08-2003, 11:27 PM
really?

is that what it means?

hmm.

Phase Alternation by Line.

and NTSC stands for Not Too Standard, Capeesh?

hm.
loked
10-09-2003, 08:08 AM
Originally posted by jschleifer

and NTSC stands for Not Too Standard, Capeesh?

hm.

lol:)

Yeah, I'm almost sure that's what it stands for :rolleyes:

later:wavey:

loked
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