MAXWrapper : Value The MAXWrapper class is the superclass of all classes in MAXScript that represent 3ds Max objects, such as scene nodes, modifiers, materials, etc. MAXWrapper values contain references to the associated 3ds Max objects that allow it keep track of the object. This allows MAXScript to know when a 3ds Max object is transformed, deleted by the user, or its properties are changed. The properties, operators, and methods that are common to all classes derived directly from the MAXWrapper class are described in MAXWrapper Common Properties, Operators, and Methods. The following classes are derived directly from the MAXWrapper class. Other classes are derived from these classes, and inherit the properties and methods defined for the MAXWrapper class. MAXWrapper Common Properties, Operators, and Methods The following properties and methods are applicable to any value that is derived from MAXWrapper.

MAXScript Introduction Welcome to the MAXScript Reference! MAXScript is the built-in scripting language for Autodesk ® 3ds Max ® . For fast access to some often used topics, please follow the link below: If you have used MAXScript in previous versions of the software, the following topic will give you an overview of the changes and additions to the MAXScript language in 3ds Max 2020: What is New in MAXScript in 3ds Max 2020 The following index page provides links to all topics dealing with changes to MAXScript in previous versions: What Was New in MAXScript If you are new to MAXScript, the following topics will provide information about the structure of this document and the concepts of the MAXScript scripting language. See What is MAXScript? for a short overview of the areas MAXScript can enhance your workflow and productivity. See MAXScript Overview for a more detailed introduction to the possibilities of MAXScript.

Atmospheric : MAXWrapper The Atmospheric class lets you set up volumetric rendering effects with MAXScript. You can create atmospherics like fire and fog, access various properties on them and maintain their list of gizmo nodes such as lights and atmospheric helpers. The classes derived directly from the Atmospheric class are described in Atmospheric Effect Types. The properties, operators, and methods that are common to all classes derived directly from the Atmospheric class are described in Atmospheric Effects Common Properties, Operators, and Methods. The Atmospheric class is derived from the MAXWrapper class, and inherits the properties and methods defined for that class. These properties and methods are described in MAXWrapper Common Properties, Operators, and Methods. The topic Working with Atmospherics contains an example of adding Atmospheric Effects to the environment.

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Modifier : MAXWrapper and SpacewarpModifier : MAXWrapper The Modifier and SpacewarpModifier families of classes can be created and added to an object’s modifier stack using the addModifier() or modPanel.addModToSelection() methods. Unless otherwise noted, the term modifier will be used to mean members of either class. By making a single modifier and adding it to several objects, you are sharing the modifier between the objects, as you would by applying a modifier to a selection of objects in the 3ds Max user interface. The constructors in the following classes can take any of the listed properties as optional keyword arguments with the defaults as shown. Accessing Existing Modifiers Existing modifiers can be accessed in two ways: Node.Property Access Modifiers can be accessed as a property of a node.

About Python in 3ds Max 3ds Max supports the development of Python-based tools and extensions so it can be customized and integrated into modern digital content creation pipelines. To enable this, 3ds Max integrates both the Python 2.7 and 3.7 interpreters, and exposes Python's rich functionality through two APIs, pymxs and MaxPlus. In addition, user interfaces for these Python-based tools can be created using the included PySide2 framework. Python 3 3ds Max includes a standard version of Python 3.7, located under [3ds Max Install]\Python37. You can use standard, pre-compiled extension libraries with this version of Python. This is now the default version for 3ds Max. Note: MaxPlus is not supported under Python 3. Python 2 3ds Max includes a customized Python 2.7.15 interpretor and environment (3dsmaxpy.exe ). The Python modules are located in [3ds Max Install]\python\lib\site-packages. They were compiled with Visual Studio 2017, to be binary compatible with 3ds Max. CPython libraries must also be built with the same compiler to be compatible with the Python environment. Note: extension libraries should be installed outside of the 3ds Max install location.

Getting Started This section provides several tutorials to help you learn Max Creation Graph. The first three tutorials walk you through creating basic components in MCG: Creating a tool, a component such as a geometry primitive or modifier you can use in 3ds Max. Creating a compound, a graph that can be packaged and used as a single node in other graphs. In this way you can modularize functionality, and "hide" complexity in graphs. Creating a package, a tool or compound packaged in a way that it can be distributed to other 3ds Max users. Additional tutorials then go into more detail about specific types of MCG graphs, such as modifiers and geometry. Creating a Tool This topic walks through using Max Creation Graph (MCG) to design a simple tool - a component such as a modifier or controller that can be used in your 3ds Max scene. In this case, we will create a graph that produces geometry, an icosahedron. 1. Open the Max Creation Graph Editor (Scripting > New Max Creation Graph). The Max Creation Graph editor consists of a menu bar and five windows: The main graph window, the Operator Depot, the View Navigator, the Node Properties, and the Message Log. 2. In the Operator Depot, expand Geometry > Mesh > Primitives to view Icosahedron Mesh Primitive. Drag this node into the graph editor window.