maxscript basics

#1

Hi ther …
i have nevr coded with any kind of graphics b4 …but now i suddenly have the following problem at hand …

I need to do this …

I have a max file with many instances of the basic primitive ~ Sphere in the file …there is no other shape in the scene …only many small spheres arranged in a pattern …now i need a maxscript code to scan this file and write out the coordinates of the centers of the spheres out to a text or xml file…which i am expecing or hoping to read as xyz coordinates (int) values from a c# code…

i really need to accomplish this xtremely urgently…help would be forever indetting :-p

do reply
in anticipation

thanx a zillion eitherways…

#2

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:

#3

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… :slight_smile:

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…

#4

thanx 4 replyin mate

I have uploaded the file >>here<<

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

#5

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=% />
" (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?

#6

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 :slight_smile: …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…

#7

Glad to have been of help :thumbsup:

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

#8

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