This can be useful for testing sections of a larger script. Do this highlighting the part of the script we want to execute and pressing shift+enter. We can also send smaller portions of MAXScript. Voila! a simple cube.Īs an alternative to sending the whole file with ctrl+e. Now type in Box() and press ctrl+e to send the file to 3ds Max. This tells Sublime that we are working with MAXScript. Call it anything you like, but make sure to give it the extension ".ms". Start by creating a new file in Sublime and saving it. We also recommend installing and activating the " Material Theme" package. It gives us syntax highlighting, and the ability to send MAXScript to an instance of 3ds Max. The most important package for us is " Send to 3ds Max". From here you have access to lots of helpful packages.
Do this by pressing the same shortcut as before, typing "install" and selecting "Package Control: Install Package". Package Control allows you to extend the functionality of Sublime Text through the use of packages. You can do this by pressing ctrl+shift+p, typing "Install Package Control" and pressing enter. The most useful of these features is the ability to select multiple instances of a word and edit them simultaneously.Īfter you install Sublime Text, you will want to install Package Control. It is a lightweight program that looks great and offers loads of helpful features for scripting. Our first tip is to install a program more suited to writing code. Getting StartedĪlthough you can write MAXScript natively inside of 3ds Max, we do not recommend it. In this article, we look at the simple steps to get started, followed by some practical examples of useful scripts for architectural visualisation work. A solid understanding of how to use MAXScript is extremely valuable in architectural visualisation and interior design rendering.
It allows the user to extend the functionality of 3ds Max to suit their specific needs, through customisation and automation.
MAXScript is the built-in scripting language of Autodesk 3ds Max.
MAXScript for Architectural Visualisation
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