How do I use MAXScript?

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How do I use MAXScript?

To access MAXScript, do one of the following:

  1. On the menu bar, choose MAXScript. The MAXScript menu appears.
  2. Choose Utilities panel MAXScript. From here, you can either write new scripts, edit or run existing scripts, open the MAXScript Listener, or use the Macro Recorder.

What programming language does 3ds Max use?

MAXScript is the built-in scripting language for 3ds Max. You can also use Python, which is more widely used and useful for other things outside of 3ds Max.

Who invented 3ds Max?

Autodesk 3ds Max, formerly 3D Studio and 3D Studio Max, is a professional 3D computer graphics program for making 3D animations, models, games and images. It is developed and produced by Autodesk Media and Entertainment….Autodesk 3ds Max.

Developer(s) Autodesk
Operating system Windows 7 or later
Platform x86-64
Predecessor 3D Studio

How do I close MAXScript debugger?

Check the MAXScript Debugger settings

  1. Go to the Command Panel > Utilities tab > MAXScript.
  2. Open the MAXScript Listener window.
  3. Click on the Debugger > Debugger Dialog item.
  4. When the MAXScript Debugger window opens, click on Config.
  5. Make sure the “Stay on Top” button is unchecked.

What language is MAXScript?

Autodesk 3ds Max

Developer(s) Autodesk
Written in C, C++, and Python
Operating system Windows 7 or later
Platform x86-64
Predecessor 3D Studio

Does 3ds Max use Python?

The 3ds Max Python API helps you to extend and customize 3ds Max, and more easily integrate it into a Python-based pipeline. It provides a bridge between MAXScript and Python libraries and Python tools. You can execute Python scripts from MAXScript and the 3ds Max command line.

How do I run a Python script in Max?

To execute a . py script from the command line:

  1. Open a Command Prompt window.
  2. Navigate to your 3ds Max root directory, if this directory is not in your PATH statement.
  3. Type 3dsmax to start 3ds Max and add the -U PythonHost command line switch, for example as follows: 3dsmax -U PythonHost demoBentCylinder.py.