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IntroductionIntroductionWhat is MAXScript?MAXScript OverviewThe SDK and MAXScriptUsing the MAXScript DocumentationCopyrights and TrademarksAccessing MAXScriptThe MAXScript Utilities PanelThe MAXScript MenuThe MAXScript Listener WindowUsing the MAXScript ListenerListener CommandsUsing the '?' SymbolTurning on the Listener LogControlling the Listener Contents and the Insertion PointThe MAXScript Editor WindowsMAXScript Editor CommandsRunning ScriptsAccessing Scripted UtilitiesThe Macro RecorderCustomizing MacroScript ButtonsGeneral MAXScript TopicsGeneral MAXScript TopicsError MessagesAborting Execution with the ESC KeyMAXScript Desktop StateStartup ScriptsRunning Scripts from the Command LineSource Code Layout and Continuation LinesIncluding Scripts Within ScriptsEncrypting Script FilesSyntax Definitions in This DocumentSyntax Definitions in This DocumentIndex vs Integer Function ArgumentsObjects and Classes in Object-Oriented ProgrammingObjects and Classes in Object-Oriented ProgrammingInheritance and PolymorphismProperties, Methods, Operators, and LiteralsMAXScript for New and Casual UsersMAXScript for New and Casual UsersScripted Utilities for New UsersMacroScripts for New UsersScripted Plug-ins for New UsersScripted Functions for New UsersMAXScript DLX Extensions for New UsersWhat is New in MAXScriptNew in MAXScriptWhat is New in MAXScript in 3ds Max 9MAXScript Language Improvements in 3ds Max 9Documentation Changes in 3ds Max 9What was New in MAXScript in Previous VersionsWhat was New in MAXScript in 3ds Max 8What was New in MAXScript in 3ds Max 8MAXScript Language Improvements in 3ds Max 8Documentation Changes in 3ds Max 8MAXScript Language Improvements in 3ds Max 8Saving MaxScript Files on CrashWeak References To Nodes in the Expression/Script ControllerFixed .Checked and .Enabled Properties in RCMenusSpecifying Global Variables As Global Using ::What was New in MAXScript in 3ds Max 7What was New in MAXScript in 3ds Max 7MAXScript Language Improvements in 3ds Max 7Documentation Changes in 3ds Max 7Documentation Updates after the 3ds Max 7 ReleaseWhat was New in Autodesk VIZ 2005What was New in Autodesk VIZ 2005What was New in MAXScript in 3ds Max 6What was New in MAXScript in 3ds Max 6MAXScript Language Improvements in 3ds Max 6Documentation Changes in 3ds Max 6New Classes In 3ds Max 6What was New in MAXScript in 3ds Max 5What was New in MAXScript in 3ds Max 5MAXScript Changes in 3ds Max 5.1MAXScript Documentation Changes in 3ds Max 5.1.1Class instances not creatable by MAXScript in 3ds Max 5MAXScript Language Improvements in 3ds Max 5MAXScript Language Improvements in 3ds Max 5New ParameterBlock2 data types addedAppend String Method Conserves MemoryRollout name as local variable in the scope of the rolloutBy-pointer argument handling in FPS methods fixedAuto-Wrapping Single Values in FPS MethodsNotification parameters handling improvedActiveX fix for controls/objects without a default interfaceManual Garbage Collection Light OptionRollout Floaters and Dialogs Position and Size Handling FixedWhat was New in MAXScript in 3ds Max 4What was New in MAXScript in 3ds Max 4New Classes in version 4Utilities, Global Utilities and Render Element plug-insLocating Information in this Help FileLocating Information in this Help FileLearning MAXScript - Topics IndexCreating MAXScript Tools - Topics IndexDeveloping MacroScripts - Topics IndexExternal File Access - Topics IndexEditable Mesh - Topics IndexEditable Poly - Topics IndexApplying Modifiers - Topics IndexRendering - Topics IndexDeveloping Scripted Plug-ins - Topics IndexLocating Sample ScriptsOnline Help Script ExamplesSample Scripts in the Scripts/Examples DirectoryLearning MAXScriptLearning MAXScriptGetting StartedAccessing MAXScriptSource Code LayoutEntering Information into MAXScriptAssigning VariablesMathematical Operations in MAXScriptManipulating The Box - First Steps in MAXScriptDrawing a Box with MAXScriptModifying the BoxApplying Standard TransformationsMore Box TransformationsCreating Your Own ScriptsThe Script EditorControlling Program Flow in ScriptsLocal and Global VariablesDefining Custom FunctionsStructure Definitions3ds Max Commands in MAXScriptSaving your Commands in a Script FileLoading and Running Your Script FileLearning From Other ScriptsLoading Other ScriptsLearning MAXScript by Walking Through a ScriptLearning MAXScript with the Macro RecorderThe Scripts Included with 3ds maxTrigonometric Functions and Vector ArithmeticTrigonometric FunctionsFrequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked QuestionsMAXScript Syntax and TerminologyHow do I understand the function definitions in this document?What are Mapped Operations in MAXScript?What is Scope of variables?When do I use If...Then and when If...Do ?When do I use () after a function?What is the difference between 'undefined' and 'unsupplied' values?What is the difference between 'assignment' and 'equality' operators?What is the differences between Arrays and BitArrays?How do I get the file name of the current scene?The Wonderful World of Classes and Class InstancesGeneral Advanced TopicsHow do texture coordinates work?How are Transformations calculated in 3ds max and MAXScript?Practical QuestionsWorking With VectorsHow do I make a vector from a vertex position?How do I find the angle between two vectors?How do I find the angle between 3 vertices?How do I rotate a vector around the Z axis?Working with MAXScript ValuesWhy does Execute return 'undefined' when accessing a loop variable?How do I create a multi-dimensional array?How do I calculate the Volume of an Object?How do I check if a string contains only numbers?How do I remove duplicate arrays from an array?How do I filter a string including empty entries?Accessing Object PropertiesHow do I change a property in multiple objects at once?How do I change the Shadow type of a Light?How do I get the object by object name?How do I access the Alpha values shown in the viewport?How do I change the text in a Text Shape dynamically?How do I Sort a MultiMaterial By Material ID?Working with Scripted UIHow do I access UI elements to change their properties?How do I display a value in a Rollout?How do I update the items in a dropdownList or listBox?Working with Scene NodesHow do I create a line between two points?How Do I instance Modifiers and Controllers inside the same object?How do I get a Space Warp by Binding?How do I delete randomly a specified percentage of geometry objects?How do I Create a Button to Show the Next Object?How do I batch-process multiple .MAX files?Can I use data from external files to control my scene or animation?Working with Editable MeshesHow do I Get the Local Rotation of a Face?How do I Split a Mesh by UV Elements?How do I align the UVW_Modifier's Gizmo to a selected face?How Do I Select a Face of an Editable Mesh by its Index?How Do I Get Faces With Normals Facing Away?Working with Editable PolysHow do I build Unconnected Edges Selections from EPoly Edge Selection?How do I remove mid-edge EPoly Vertices?How do I Select Edges Between Materail IDs?Working with AnimationHow do I link the rotation of an object to the scene time?How do I keep a Plane aligned to 3 Point Helpers?Writing Better and Faster ScriptsHow To Make It Faster?How To Make It Better?How To - Practical ExamplesHow To - Introduction to the TutorialsHow To ... Develop A Transform Lock ScriptHow To ... Remove All MaterialsHow To ... Quickly Rename Selected ObjectsHow To ... Select Non-Quad PolygonsHow To ... Assign Materials AutomaticallyHow To ... Move Objects to a SurfaceHow To ... Output Object Data To FileHow To ... Create a Quick PreviewHow To ... Access the Z-Depth channelHow To ... Create a MonoChrome RenderEffectHow To ... Create Custom Mesh ObjectHow To ... Create Scripted Geometry Plug-inHow To ... Create a Dalmatian TextureMap Plug-inHow To ... Access Windows System DataHow To ... Sort TrackView AlphabeticallyHow To ... Flatten a SplineShapeHow To ... Draw a Freehand SplineHow To ... Enhance the Morpher Modifier With Floating ControlsHow To ... Change Objects At Render TimeHow To ... Develop a Vertex RendererHow To ... Read/Write Geometry Data From/To Text FileHow To ... Output Geometry Data To Text File - Part OneHow To ... Read Geometry Data From Text File - Part OneHow To ... Output Geometry Data To Text File - Part TwoHow To ... Read Geometry Data From Text File - Part TwoHow To ... Script Particle FlowHow To ... Transfer ParticleFlow Particle Motion To Scene ObjectsHow To ... Affect Particle Flow Particles by MassHow To ... Develop a Bitmap Painting Tool In Nine Easy StepsHow To ... Develop a Bitmap Painting Tool - Basic UtilityHow To ... Develop a Bitmap Painting Tool - Strokes SupportHow To ... Develop a Bitmap Painting Tool - Brush Size and ColorHow To ... Develop a Bitmap Painting Tool - Airbrush and ShapesHow To ... Develop a Bitmap Painting Tool - Smooth BrushesHow To ... Develop a Bitmap Painting Tool - Load and SaveHow To ... Develop a Bitmap Painting Tool - Erase ChangesHow To ... Develop a Bitmap Painting Tool - Unwrap UV CoordinatesHow To ... Develop a Bitmap Painting Tool - 3D PaintingHow To ... Develop a Selected Objects Inspector using ListView ActiveX ControlHow To ... Develop a Selected Objects Inspector using ListView ActiveX Control - Part OneHow To ... Develop a Selected Objects Inspector using ListView ActiveX Control - Part TwoHow To ... Develop a Scene Browser using TreeView ActiveX ControlHow To ... Develop a Scene Browser using TreeView ActiveX Control - Part OneHow To ... Develop a Scene Browser using TreeView ActiveX Control - Part TwoMAXScript Language ReferenceMAXScript Grammar and Class HierarchyMAXScript GrammarMAXScript Class HierarchyReserved Keywords, Symbols, Punctuation and VariablesReserved Keywords, Symbols, Punctuation and VariablesLanguage Reserved KeywordsPunctuation and SymbolsC++-style bracketing commentsReserved Global VariablesPredefined Globals3ds Max System GlobalsMAXScript System GlobalsVariables - Assignment and ScopeVariables - Assignment and ScopeVariable AssignmentScope of VariablesPersistent Global VariablesType-Free VariablesReference AssignmentDefinition Constructs Can Include Global Variable Declarations At Top LevelChanges to Undeclared Implicit Global Variables since 3ds Max 4Memory Allocation and Garbage CollectionMemory Allocation and Garbage CollectionManual Garbage CollectionManual Garbage Collection Light OptionNames, Literal Constants, and ExpressionsNamesNamesLiteral ConstantsLiteral ConstantsNumber LiteralsString LiteralsTime LiteralsPathname LiteralsSpaces and Other Special Characters in Pathnames2D and 3D Point LiteralsArray LiteralsExpressionsExpressionsSimple ExpressionsSimple ExpressionsOperandsOperandsMath ExpressionsMath ExpressionsMath AssignmentPrecedence and Association RulesPolymorphismComparison ExpressionsComparison ExpressionsLogical ExpressionsLogical ExpressionsShort-Circuiting Logical ExpressionsFunction CallsFunction CallsPositional and Keyword ArgumentsFunction PrecedenceCode LayoutSpecial Notes About Function CallsBlock-ExpressionsBlock-ExpressionsContext ExpressionsContext Expressionsanimateat level, inat timeaboutcoordsysdefaultAction Contextquiet ContextredrawundoCascading ContextsNested ContextsSticky ContextsControlling Program FlowControlling Program FlowIf ExpressionCase ExpressionWhile and Do LoopsFor LoopSkipping Loop IterationsLoop ExitTry ExpressionCreating FunctionsCreating FunctionsFunction VariablesFunction ParametersBy Reference Parameter PassingDereferencing OperatorVisible Class For '&' Reference ValuesThe Return ExpressionConst and MAXScript FunctionsDefinitions for MAXScript internal organizationMAXScriptFunction ListConst ClassConst GenericConst MappedGenericConst NodeGenericConst PrimitivesConst StructDefConst StructDef PagesAttachCtrl const StructDefautoBackup const StructDefbit const StructDefboolObj const StructDefcallbacks const StructDefcui const StructDefcustAttributes const StructDefDOF const StructDeffileProperties const StructDefflexOps const StructDefgw const StructDefik const StructDefkeyboard const StructDefLE const StructDefLinkCtrl const StructDefListCtrl const StructDeflogsystem const StructDefmacros const StructDefmapPaths const StructDefmeshop const StructDefmeshOps const StructDefmodPanel const StructDefmouse const StructDefmtlBrowser const StructDefoptions const StructDefpatch const StructDefpatchOps const StructDefpersistents const StructDefpolyop const StructDefpolyOps const StructDefpreferences const StructDefrefs const StructDefscanlineRender const StructDefskinOps const StructDefsnapMode const StructDefsplineOps const StructDefsysInfo const StructDefsystemTools const StructDefterrainOps const StructDeftimeConfiguration const StructDeftoolMode const StructDeftrackbar const StructDeftrackView const StructDefunits const StructDefviewport const StructDefWAVsound const StructDefxrefPaths const StructDefxrefs const StructdefStructure DefinitionStructure DefinitionDefining Local Functions in StructuresStructure Scope While InitializingStructure Inherited MethodsValuesValuesValue Common Properties, Operators, and MethodsWorking with ValuesPrintAllElements Variable and ContextFormattedPrintBasic Data ValuesBasic Data ValuesNumber Values64 Bit Values - Double, Integer64, IntegerPtrString ValuesName ValuesBooleanClass ValuesColor ValuesPoint3 ValuesPoint2 ValuesRay ValuesQuat ValuesAngleAxis ValuesEulerAngles ValuesMatrix3 ValuesBigMatrix ValuesBox2 ValuesTime Data ValuesTime Data ValuesTime ValuesInterval ValuesSpecial Data ValuesSpecial Data ValuesUndefined ValueOk ValueUnsupplied ValueDontCollect ValueBitmap ValuesBitmap ValuesStream ValuesStream ValuesFileStream ValuesStringStream ValuesWindowStream ValuesMAXKey ValuesMAXKey ValuesMAXKey Common Properties, Operators, and MethodsWorking with MAXKey ValuesArrayParameter ValuesArrayParameter ValuesCollectionsCollectionsCollection TypesCollection TypesArray ValuesPathName ValuesObjectSet ValuesSelectionSetArray ValuesSelectionSet ValuesNodeChildrenArray ValuesVertexSelection ValuesFaceSelection ValuesEdgeSelection ValuesBitArray ValuesMAXKeyArray ValuesMAXNoteKeyArray ValuesModifierArray ValuesMaterialLibrary ValuesNURBSSet Values3ds Max ObjectsIdentifying and Accessing MAXScript Classes and PropertiesIdentifying and Accessing MAXScript Classes and PropertiesSuperclasses read-only global variableClass and Object Inspector FunctionsgetClassInstancesDynamic PropertiesIndexed Access to Animatable Properties in 3ds Max ObjectsThird-Party Plug-In ClassesInterfacesInterfacesIncreasing Performance when Searching for Interfaces and MethodsshowInterfaces Inspector FunctiongetInterfaces Interface InspectorshowInterface Inspector FunctiongetInterface FunctionCore InterfacesCore InterfacesCore Interfaces DocumentationInterface: actionManInterface: AnimLayerManagerInterface: assemblyMgrInterface: ATSCustomDepsOpsInterface: ATSOpsInterface: autosaveInterface: batchRenderMgrInterface: BitmapLayerManagerInterface: BitmapProxyMgrInterface: BoneSysInterface: browserMgrInterface: BrushPresetMgrInterface: cmdPanelInterface: colorManInterface: iDisplayGammaInterface: dragAndDropInterface: dxshadermanagerInterface: FileLinkMgrInterface: globalDXDisplayManagerInterface: gridPrefsInterface: HDIKSysInterface: heightManagerInterface: IKSysInterface: LayerManagerInterface: LightingUnitsInterface: LoadSaveAnimationInterface: manipInterface: maxOpsInterface: meditInterface: MemStreamInterface: menuManInterface: msZipInterface: MXSDebuggerInterface: NetRenderInterface: objXRefsInterface: objXRefMgrInterface: PaintSoftSelPresetContextInterface: paramWireInterface: pluginManagerInterface: quadMenuSettingsInterface: RadiosityPreferencesInterface: refhierarchyInterface: rollupInterface: SceneExposureControlInterface: SceneRadiosityInterface: sceneStateMgrInterface: SchematicViewsInterface: SchematicViewInterface: StatusPanelInterface: timeSliderInterface: tmGizmosInterface: TrackSelectionSetsInterface: trackviewsInterface: UtilityPanelInterface: visualMSInterface: walkThroughOpsNode InterfacesNode InterfacesNode Interfaces DocumentationInterface: IAssemblyInterface: INodeInterface: INodeBakePropertiesInterface: INodeBakeProjPropertiesInterface: INodeGIPropertiesInterface: INodeLayerPropertiesInterface: INodeMentalRayPropertiesInterface: SkinPoseOther InterfacesOther InterfacesOther InterfacesInterface: AssignVertexColorsInterface: blockMgrInterface: ChannelInfoInterface: custAttribCollapseManagerInterface: DialogMonitorOPSInterface: FlowRaytraceInterfaceInterface: FrameTagManagerInterface: ImageMotionBlurInterface: InstanceMgrInterface: LayerPropertiesInterface: mental_ray_PreferencesInterface: MtlBrowserFilter_ManagerInterface: Module_Snooper_InterfaceInterface: ParamCollectorOpsInterface: ProjectionIntersectorMgrInterface: ProjectionRenderMgrInterface: radiosityMeshOpsInterface: reactionMgrInterface: RenderElementMgrInterface: renderpresetsInterface: RingArrayInterface: SceneEffectLoaderInterface: simpleFaceManagerInterface: SkinUtilsInterface: styleMgrInterface: SubstManagerInterface: thePainterInterfaceInterface: trackBarInterface: UIAccessorInterface: XMLMaterialManipulator InterfacesInterface: simpleManipInterface: gizmoShapeInterface: manipPlaneMAXWrapper : ValueMAXWrapper : ValueMAXWrapper Common Properties, Operators, and MethodsAccess to the MAXWrapper AppDataNested Object Controller FunctionsNested Object PropertiesNote Track AccessNote Track AccessNotetrack : ValueMAXNoteKeyArray ValuesMAXNoteKey ValuesWorking with Note TracksNode : MAXWrapperNode : MAXWrapperNode Common Properties, Operators, and MethodsNode Common Properties, Operators, and MethodsGeneral Node PropertiesHideByCategory Properties and MethodsNode Transform PropertiesAlign Pivot and Reset Transform MethodsUsing Node Transform PropertiesNode User-Defined Properties and MethodsNode HandlesNode SubclassesNode SubclassesGeometryClass : NodeGeometryClass : NodeGeometryClass Common Properties, Operators, and MethodsGeometry - Standard and Extended ObjectsGeometry - Standard and Extended ObjectsBox : GeometryClassCapsule : GeometryClassChamferBox : GeometryClassChamferCyl : GeometryClassCone : GeometryClassCylinder : GeometryClassC_Ext : GeometryClassGengon : GeometryClassGeosphere : GeometryClassHedra : GeometryClassL_Ext : GeometryClassOilTank : GeometryClassPlane : GeometryClassPrism : GeometryClassPyramid : GeometryClassRingWave : GeometryClassSphere : GeometryClassSpindle : GeometryClassTargetObject : GeometryClassTeapot : GeometryClassTorus : GeometryClassTorus_Knot : GeometryClassTube : GeometryClassGeometry - Dynamics ObjectsGeometry - Dynamics ObjectsDamper : GeometryClassHose : GeometryClassSpring : GeometryClassGeometry - Compound ObjectsGeometry - Compound ObjectsOldBoolean : GeometryClassBoolean2 : GeometryClassBlobMesh : GeometyClassConform : GeometryClassConnect : GeometryClassLoft : GeometryClassMesher : GeometryClassMorph : GeometryClassScatter : GeometryClassShapeMerge : GeometryClassTerrain : GeometryClassGeometry - Doors and WindowsGeometry - Doors and WindowsAwning : GeometryClassBiFold : GeometryClassCasement : GeometryClassFixed : GeometryClassPivot : GeometryClassPivoted : GeometryClassProjected : GeometryClassSlidingDoor : GeometryClassSlidingWindow : GeometryClassGeometry - Extended AEC ObjectsGeometry - AEC Extended ObjectsFoliage : GeometryClassRailing : GeometryClassWall : GeometryClassGeometry - StairsGeometry - StairsL_Type_Stair : GeometryClassSpiral_Stair : GeometryClassStraight_Stair : GeometryClassU_Type_Stair : GeometryClassGeometry - Patch ObjectsGeometry - Patch ObjectsQuadpatch : GeometryClassTriPatch : GeometryClassGeometry - Particle SystemsGeometry - Particle SystemsParticle System Common Properties, Operators, and MethodsBlizzard : GeometryClassPArray : GeometryClassPCloud : GeometryClassSnow : GeometryClassSpray : GeometryClassSuperSpray : GeometryClassGeometry - NURBS ObjectsGeometry - NURBS ObjectsNURBSSurf : GeometryClassPoint_Surf : GeometryClassGeometry - BonesBoneGeometry : GeometryClassGeometry - PolymorphicPolymorphicGeom : GeometryClassGeometry - LinkLinkBlockInstance : GeometryClassLinkBlockInstanceshape : shapeLinkLeaf : GeometryClassShape : NodeShape : NodeShape Common Properties, Operators, and MethodsShapes - SplinesShapes - SplinesSpline Shape Common Properties, Operators, and MethodsArc : ShapeCircle : ShapeDonut : ShapeEllipse : ShapeHelix : ShapeLine : ShapeNGon : ShapeRectangle : ShapeSection : ShapeStar : ShapeText : ShapeShapes - ExtendedShapes - ExtendedAngle : ShapeChannel : ShapeTee : ShapeWalledRectangle : ShapeWideFlange : ShapeShapes - NURBS CurvesShapes - NURBS CurvesCV_Curve : ShapePoint_Curve : ShapeCV_Surf : GeometryClassPoint_Curveshape : shapePoint_SurfGeometry : GeometryClassShapes - OtherLinearShape : ShapeArcshape : shapeCV_Curveshape : shapeHalfRound : ShapePipe : ShapeQuarterRound : ShapePolymorphicGeomshape : shapeStPathClass : shapeLight : NodeLight : NodeStandard LightsLight Common Properties, Operators, and MethodsDirectionalLight : LightFreeSpot : LightOmnilight : LightSkylight : LightTargetDirectionalLight : LightTargetspot : LightTexture_Sky : LightPhotometric LightsPhotometric Lights Common Properties, Operators, and MethodsFree_Area : LightFree_Linear : LightFree_Point : LightIES_Sky : LightIES_Sun : LightTarget_Area : LightTarget_Linear : LightTarget_Point : Lightmr_Sky : lightmr_Sun : LightCamera : NodeCamera : NodeCamera Common Properties, Operators, and MethodsFreecamera : CameraTargetCamera : CameraHelper : NodeHelper : NodeHelper - StandardHelper - StandardBone : HelperCompass : HelperDummy: HelperGrid : HelperPoint : HelperProtractor : HelperTape : HelperExposeTm : HelperHelper - ManipulatorsCone_Angle : helperPlane_Angle : helpersliderManipulator : helperNon-Creatable ManipulatorsFalloff_Manipulator : helperHotspot_Manip : helperPosition_Manip : helperIK_Spline_End_Twist_Manip : helperIK_Spline_Start_Twist_Manip : helperIK_Swivel_Manip : helperradiusManip : helperReactor_Angle_Manip : helperRotation_Value : helperSlider_Manip : helperuvwMappingHeightManip : helperuvwMappingLengthManip : helperuvwMappingUTileManip : helperuvwMappingVTileManip : helperuvwMappingWidthManip : helperHelper - AtmosphericHelper - AtmosphericBoxGizmo : HelperCylGizmo : HelperSphereGizmo : HelperHelper - Camera MatchHelper - Camera MatchCamPoint : HelperHelper - VRML 1.0/VRBLHelper - VRML 1.0/VRBLInline : HelperLOD : HelperVRML_VRBL : HelperHelper - VRML97Helper - VRML97Anchor : HelperAudioClip : HelperBackground : HelperBillboard : HelperFogHelper : HelperInlineHelper : HelperLODHelper : HelperNavInfo : HelperProxSensor : HelperSound : HelperTimeSensor : HelperTouchSensor : HelperHelper - Assembly HeadCharacter : HelperCharacterAssembly : HelperDaylightAssemblyHead : HelperLuminaire : HelperHelper - SubstituteSubstitute_Object : helperBonesAccess to the node bone properties and methodsBone CreationSystem : NodeSystem : NodeBones : SystemSunlight : SystemDaylight : SystemRingArray : SystemSpacewarpObject : NodeSpacewarpObject : NodeSpacewarp - Geometric/DeformableSpacewarp - Geometric/DeformableBomb : SpacewarpObjectConformSpaceWarp : SpacewarpObjectSpaceDisplace : SpacewarpObjectSpaceFFDBox : SpacewarpObjectSpaceFFDCyl : SpacewarpObjectSpaceRipple : SpacewarpObjectSpaceWave : SpacewarpObjectSpacewarp - Particles and DynamicsSpacewarp - Particles and DynamicsDrag : SpacewarpObjectGravity : SpacewarpObjectMotor: SpacewarpObjectPBomb : SpacewarpObjectPushSpaceWarp : SpacewarpObjectUDynaDeflector : SpacewarpObjectVortex : SpacewarpObjectWind : SpacewarpObjectSpacewarp - Modifier-BasedSpacewarp - Modifier-BasedSpaceBend : SpacewarpObjectSpaceNoise : SpacewarpObjectSpaceSkew : SpacewarpObjectSpaceStretch : SpacewarpObjectSpaceTaper : SpacewarpObjectSpaceTwist : SpacewarpObjectSpacewarp - Dynamics InterfacePDynaFlect : SpacewarpObjectSDynaFlect : SpacewarpObjectUDynaFlect : SpacewarpObjectSpacewarp - Particles OnlySpacewarp - Particles OnlyDeflector : SpacewarpObjectDrag : SpacewarpObjectPath_Follow : SpacewarpObjectPOmniFlect : SpacewarpObjectSDeflector : SpacewarpObjectSOmniFlect : SpacewarpObjectUDeflector : SpacewarpObjectUOmniFlect : SpacewarpObjectVortex : SpacewarpObjectXRef Objects and ScenesXRef ObjectsXRefObject : NodeXRef_Material : MaterialXRefAtmosWrapperXRefScene ValuesEditable Meshes, Splines, Patches, and PolysEditable Meshes, Splines, and PatchesEditable_Mesh and TriMeshEditable_Mesh : GeometryClass and TriMesh : ValueMesh Vertex MethodsMeshop Vertex MethodsMeshop_Vertex_Data_MethodsMesh Edge MethodsMeshop Edge MethodsMesh Face MethodsMeshop Face MethodsMesh MethodsMeshop General Mapping MethodsMesh Texture Vertex MethodsMesh Color-Per-Vertex MethodsMesh Subdivision Displacement MethodsMeshop Editable_Mesh UI property methodsEditable_Mesh Modify Panel Command Modes and OperationsWorking with Editable MeshesUnderstanding Texture Coordinates and Vertex ColorsAccessing the Viewport Vertex Alpha ValuesSplineShapeSplineShape : ShapeEditable Spline Modify Panel Command Modes and OperationsPassing SplineShape Knot Selections Up The StackPatchPatchesPatch : GeometryClassEditable_PolyEditable_Poly: GeometryClassEditable_Poly PropertiesEditable_Poly Mapping MethodsEditable Poly MethodsEditable_Poly MethodsGet Set SelectionGet By FlagGet CountGet/Set HiddenEdge VisibilityOpen EdgesGet By FaceGet By EdgeGet Dead ElementsDead StructuresFace Material IDsManipulate VertexGet A Using BGet Face Center Normal and AreaAttachDeleteWeldCreateAuto-SmoothTriangulationSubdivisionsFace Smoothing GroupsBreak Divide SplitCollapsePropagate FlagsTessellateDetachSlice_PlaneCutHolesMake PlanarCreate Shape From EdgesExtrude/Bevel/ChamferEditablePoly InterfaceInterface: EditablePolyHide/UnhideCopy/Paste Named Selection SetsCreateDeleteAttach/DetachBreak/Split/DivideCollapseExtrude FacesBevelChamferBridgeRelaxSliceCutWeldCreate Shape From EdgesMake PlanarSubdivideTriangulationSelect Faces By...UI CommandsGet/Set By FlagSlice PlaneGet/Set DataPreview ModeConvert SelectionRemoveConnectToggle Shaded FacesGet/Set SelectionsGet VertexGet EdgeGet FaceGet Map ChannelModifier : MAXWrapper and SpacewarpModifier : MAXWrapperModifier : MAXWrapper and SpacewarpModifier : MAXWrapperModifier Common Properties, Operators, and MethodsModifier Common Properties, Operators, and MethodsModifier Sub-Object Transform PropertiesModifier and SpacewarpModifier TypesModifier and SpacewarpModifier TypesModifiersCamPerspCorrect : ModifierEmptyModifier : ModifierAnimation ModifiersFlex : ModifierLinked_XForm : ModifierMelt : ModifierMorpher : ModifierPaste_Skin_Weights: ModifierPatchDeform : ModifierPathDeform : ModifierPoint_Cache : ModifierSkin : ModifierSkin_Morph : ModifierSkin_Wrap : ModifierSkin_Wrap_Patch : ModifierSpline_IK_Control : ModifierSurfDeform : ModifierConversion ModifiersTurn_to_Mesh : ModifierTurn_to_Patch : ModifierTurn_to_Poly : ModifierFFD ModifiersFFD_Box : ModifierFFD_Cyl : ModifierFFD_2x2x2 : ModifierFFD_3x3x3 : ModifierFFD_4x4x4 : ModifierFFD_Select : ModifierMesh EditingBevel : ModifierBevel_Profile : ModifierCap_Holes : ModifierDeleteMesh : ModifierEdit_Mesh : ModifierEdit_Normals : ModifierEdit_Poly : ModifierExtrude : ModifierFace_Extrude : ModifierLS_Mesh : ModifierMultiRes : ModifierNormalModifier : ModifierOptimize : ModifierSmooth : ModifierSweep : ModifierSTL_Check : ModifierSubdivide : ModifierSymmetry : ModifierTessellate : ModifierVertexPaint : ModifierVertex_Colors : ModifierVertex_Weld : ModifierParametric ModifiersAffect_Region : ModifierBend : ModifierDisplace : ModifierLattice : ModifierMirror : ModifierNoiseModifier : ModifierPreserve : ModifierPush : ModifierRelax : ModifierRipple : ModifierShell : ModifierSkew : ModifierSlice : ModifierSpherify : ModifierSqueeze : ModifierStretch : ModifierSubstitute : ModifierTaper : ModifierTwist : ModifierWave : ModifierXForm : ModifierPatch and Spline EditingCrossSection : ModifierDeletePatch : ModifierDeleteSplineModifier : ModifierEdit_Patch : ModifierEdit_Spline : ModifierFillet_Chamfer : ModifierLathe : ModifierNormalize_Spl : modifierRenderable_Spline : ModifierSurface : ModifierTrim_Extend : ModifierProjection Mapping ModifiersProjection : ModifierProject_Mapping_Holder : ModifierProject_Mapping : ReferenceTargetSelection ModifiersFFD_Select : ModifierMesh_Select : ModifierNCurve_Sel : ModifierNSurf_Sel : ModifierPatch_Select : ModifierPoly_Select : ModifierSelect_By_Channel : ModifierSplineSelect : ModifierVolumeSelect : ModifierSubdivision SurfacesHSDS_Modifier : ModifierHSDSObject : ModifierMeshSmooth: ModifierTurboSmooth : ModifierSurface ModifiersDisp_Approx : ModifierMaterialByElement : ModifierMaterialModifier : ModifierUVW ModifiersCameraMap : ModifierMapScaler : modifierUnwrap_UVW : ModifierUVW_Mapping_Add : ModifierUVW_Mapping_Clear : ModifierUVW_Mapping_Paste : ModifierUVW_Xform : ModifierUVWmap : ModifierSpaceWarp Binding SpacewarpModifiersSpaceWarp Binding SpacewarpModifiersOther SpacewarpModifiersDisplace_Mesh : SpacewarpModifierDisplace_NURBS : SpacewarpModifierLS_Colors : SpacewarpModifierMapScalerSpacewarpModifier : SpacewarpModifierParticle_Cache : SpacewarpModifierPoint_CacheSpacewarpModifier : SpacewarpModifierSpaceCameraMap : SpacewarpModifierSpacePatchDeform : SpacewarpModifierSpacePathDeform : SpacewarpModifierSpaceSurfDeform : SpacewarpModifierSubdivideSpacewarpModifier : SpacewarpModifierSurface_Mapper : SpacewarpModifierMaterial : MAXWrapperMaterial : MAXWrapperMaterial Common Properties, Operators, and MethodsMaterial TypesMaterial TypesAdvanced_Lighting_Override : MaterialArchitectural : MaterialBlend : MaterialCompositeMaterial : MaterialDirectX_9_Shader : MaterialDoubleSided : MaterialInkNPaint : MaterialLightscape_Mtl : MaterialMatteShadow : MaterialMorpherMaterial : MaterialMultiMaterial : MaterialNoMaterial : MaterialRaytraceMaterial : MaterialShell_Material : MaterialShellac : MaterialStandard : MaterialTopBottom : MaterialDirectX ShadersMetalShader : ShaderLightMap : ReferenceTargetTextureMap : MaterialTextureMap : MaterialTextureMap Common Properties, Operators, and MethodsTextureMap Shared ClassesTextureMap Shared ClassesUVGenClass : MaterialStandardXYZGen : MaterialTexOutputClass : MaterialTextureMap TypesTextureMap TypesAdobe_Photoshop_Plug_In_Filter : TextureMapAdobe_Premiere_Video_Filter : TextureMapBitmapTexture : TextureMapBricks : TextureMapCamera_Map_Per_Pixel : textureMapCellular : TextureMapChecker : TextureMapCombustion : TextureMapCombustion.coordinates : MAXObjectCompositeTextureMap : TextureMapDent : TextureMapDummyRadMapClass : ReferenceTargetEmulator : TextureMapFalloff : TextureMapFalloffTextureMap : TextureMapFlat_Mirror : TextureMapFoliagetextureMap : TextureMapGradient : TextureMapGradient_Ramp : TextureMapMarble : TextureMapMask : TextureMapMix : TextureMapNoise : TextureMapNormal_Bump : textureMapNoTexture : TextureMapOutput : TextureMapPaint : TextureMapParticle_Age : TextureMapParticle_MBlur : TextureMapPerlin_Marble : TextureMapPlanet : TextureMapRaytrace : TextureMapReflect_Refract : TextureMapRGB_Multiply : TextureMapRGB_Tint : TextureMapSmoke : TextureMapSpeckle : TextureMapSplat : TextureMapStucco : TextureMapSwirl : TextureMapThin_Wall_Refraction : TextureMapVertex_Color : TextureMapWater : TextureMapWood : TextureMapHardware ShadersCubeMap : ReferenceTargetMembrane_Shader : ReferenceTargetMetal_Bump : ReferenceTargetAnimation ControllersAnimation ControllersController Common Properties, Operators, and MethodsController Common Properties, Operators, and MethodsController Time FunctionsController Key FunctionsController Out-Of-Range FunctionsController Ease and Multiplier Curve FunctionsController Key ReducermapKeys() methodGetMasterController() MethodTime and Key Functions on Object HierarchiesTime and Key Functions on Object HierarchiesController TypesControllers - Superclass LevelQuatController : MAXWrapperAttachment Controller KeysAudio ControllersDynamics ControllersExpression ControllersLimit ControllersList ControllersMotion Capture ControllersNoise ControllersOn_Off KeysSlave ControllersSpring ControllerXYZ ControllersBezier ControllersBezier ControllersBezier Controller KeysFloat ControllersFloatController : MAXWrapperBlock : FloatControllerboolean_float : FloatControllerfloat_list : FloatControllerFloat_Expression : FloatControllerfloat_limit : FloatControllerFloatReactor : FloatControllerFloat_Wire : FloatControllerLOD_Controller : FloatControllerOn_Off : FloatControllerWaveform_Float : FloatControllerLinear ControllersLinear ControllersLinear Controller KeysMasterBlock ControllersMasterBlockController : MAXWrapperBlock_Control : MasterBlockControllerMasterBlock : MasterBlockControllerMatrix3 ControllersMatrix3Controller : MAXWrapperIK_ControllerMatrix3Controller : Matrix3ControllerIKChainControl : Matrix3ControllerIKControl : Matrix3ControllerLink_Control : Matrix3ControllerLookAt : Matrix3ControllerPRS : Matrix3ControllerSlave_Controller : Matrix3ControllerSplineIKChain : Matrix3Controllertransform_script : Matrix3ControllerMorph ControllersMorphController : MAXWrapperBarycentric_Morph_Controller : MorphControllerBarycentric_Morph_Controller KeysCubic_Morph_Controller : MorphControllerCubic_Morph_Controller KeysPoint3 ControllersPoint3Controller : MAXWrapperpoint3_list : Point3ControllerPoint3_Expression : Point3ControllerPoint3Reactor : Point3ControllerSpringPoint3Controller : Point3ControllerPoint3_Wire : Point3ControllerPoint4 ControllersPoint4Controller : MAXWrapperbezier_point4 : Point4Controllerbezier_rgba : Point4ControllerColor_RGBA : Point4Controllerpoint4_list : Point4Controllerpoint4_script : Point4ControllerPoint4_Wire : Point4ControllerPoint4_XYZW : Point4Controllertcb_point4 : Point4ControllerMissing_Point4_Control : Point4ControllerPosition ControllersPositionController : MAXWrapperAttachment : PositionControllerPath : PositionControllerSpringPositionController : PositionControllerSurface_position : PositionControllerposition_list : PositionControllerPosition_Expression : PositionControllerPositionReactor : PositionControllerPosition_Wire : PositionControllerReactor ControllersReactor ControllerReactor ControllersRotation ControllersRotationController : MAXWrapperAdditive_Euler_XYZ : RotationControllerrotation_list : RotationControllerRotation_Reactor : RotationControllerRotation_Wire : RotationControllerScale ControllersScaleController : MAXWrapperscale_list : ScaleControllerScale_Expression : ScaleControllerScale_Reactor : ScaleControllerScale_Wire : ScaleControllerScript ControllersScript ControllersUsing Script ControllersWriting Controller ScriptsMatrix3 Script ControllerdependsOn For Scripted Controllers'This' Local Variable in Scripted ControllersTCB ControllersTCB ControllersTCB Controller KeysInverse KinematicsHD IK controller chains can be assigned to existing hierarchiesIKLimb SolverConstraintsLink_Constraint : Matrix3ControllerLink_Constraint.link_params : MAXObjectLookAt_Constraint : RotationControllerPath_Constraint : PositionControllerPosition_Constraint : PositionControllerOrientation_Constraint : RotationControllerController Functions for use with Constraint AssignmentsAnimation Layer ControllersLayer ControllersFloat_Layer : FloatControllerPoint3_Layer : Point3ControllerPoint4_Layer : Point4ControllerPosition_Layer : PositionControllerRotation_Layer : RotationControllerScale_Layer : ScaleControllerLayer_Output : FloatControllerLayer Controller InterfacesAtmospheric : MAXWrapperAtmospheric : MAXWrapperAtmospheric Effects Common Properties, Operators, and MethodsAtmospheric Effect TypesAtmospheric Effect TypesFire Effect : AtmosphericSetting explosion start and end times for Fire_EffectFog : AtmosphericVolume_Fog : AtmosphericVolume_Light : AtmosphericWorking with AtmosphericsWorking with AtmosphericsBitmapIO : MAXWrapperBitmapIO ClassesBMP : BitmapIOJPEG : Bitmap IOMaxOpenEXR : Bitmap IOPortable_Network_Graphics : BitmapIOTarga : BitmapIOTIF : BitmapIORLA : BitmapIORPF : BitmapIORenderEffect : MAXWrapperRender Element ManagerRenderEffect : MAXWrapperRender Effects Common Properties, Operators, and MethodsRender Effect TypesRender Effect TypesBlur : RenderEffectBrightness_and_Contrast : RenderEffectColor_Balance : RenderEffectDepth_of_Field : RenderEffectFile_Output : RenderEffectFilm_Grain : RenderEffectMotion_Blur : renderEffectLens EffectsLens_Effects : RenderEffectLens_Effects - Auto_Secondary_ElementLens_Effects - Glow_ElementLens_Effects - Manual_Secondary_ElementLens_Effects - Ray_ElementLens_Effects - Ring_ElementLens_Effects - Star_ElementLens_Effects - Streak_ElementRenderElements : MAXWrapperRenderElementsalphaRenderElement : MAXObjectatmosphereRenderElement : MAXObjectBackgroundRenderElement : MAXObjectBeauty : RenderElementBlendRenderElement : MAXObjectdiffuseRenderElement : MAXObjectemissionRenderElement : MAXObjectIlluminance_Render_Element: RenderElementIllumination_Render_Element : RenderElementInk : RenderElementLighting : RenderElementLuminance_Render_Element: RenderElementLumination_Render_Element : RenderElementMaterial_ID : RenderElementMatteRenderElement : RenderElementObject_ID : RenderElementPaintRenderElement : RenderElementreflectionRenderElement : MAXObjectrefractionRenderElement : MAXObjectSelf_Illumination : MAXObjectShadowRenderElement : MAXObjectspecularRenderElement : MAXObjectvelocity : RenderElementZRenderElement : MAXObjectBakeElements : MAXWrapperBake ElementsAlphaMap : BakeElementAmbient_Occlusion : BakeElementBlendMap : BakeElementCompleteMap : BakeElementDiffuseMap : BakeElementHeightMap : BakeElementLightingMap: BakeElementMissing_Texture_Bake_Element : BakeElementNormalsMap : BakeElementShadowsMap : BakeElementspecularMap : BakeElementRadiosityEffect : MAXWrapperRadiosity : RadiosityEffectLight_Tracer : RadiosityEffectShadow : MAXWrapperShadowMap : ShadowRaytraceShadow : ShadowAdv__Ray_traced : ShadowToneOperator: MAXWrapperAutomatic_Exposure_Control : MAXObjectLinear_Exposure_Control : ToneOperatorLogarithmic_Exposure_Control : ToneOperatorPseudo_Color_Exposure_Control : ToneOperatorSound Class : MAXWrapperDefault_Sound : SoundClassAngle DeformersBulge_Angle_Deformer : ReferenceTargetJoint_Angle_Deformer : ReferenceTargetMorph_Angle_Deformer : ReferenceTargetRendererClassRendererDefault_Scanline_Renderer : RendererClassmental_ray_renderer : RendererClassVUE_File_Renderer : RendererClassTrack View NodesTrack View NodesCustom AttributesScripted Custom AttributesMSCustAttribDef ClassAdding Custom AttributesGlobal and Private Custom Attributes DefinitionsCustom Attribute Management FunctionsCustom Attributes Definition ValuesAccess to Custom Attributes Virtual ArrayCustom Attributes in Materials and Texture MapsNURBSWorking with NURBSWorking with the NURBS ClassesOverview of the Principal NURBS ClassesUsing the NURBS Classes and Functions to Create and Modify 3ds max NURBS ModelsUsing the NURBS Classes and Functions to Create and Modify 3ds max NURBS ModelsCreating New NURBS ObjectsModifying Existing NURBS ObjectsParameter Ranges for Curves and SurfacesMaterials Assignment and Texture CoordinatesCreating NURBS Scene ObjectsCreating NURBSCVSurface ValuesNURBS Node Properties and MethodsThe NURBS ClassesThe NURBS ClassesNURBSCurveshape : ShapeNURBSObjectNURBSPoint ClassesNURBSPoint : NURBSObjectNURBSCurveConstPoint : NURBSPointNURBSCurveIntersectPoint : NURBSPointNURBSCurveSurfaceIntersectPoint : NURBSPointNURBSIndependentPoint : NURBSPointNURBSPointConstPoint : NURBSPointNURBSSurfConstPoint : NURBSPointNURBSControlVertex ClassNURBSControlVertex : NURBSObjectNURBSCurve ClassesNURBSCurve : NURBSObjectNURBSBlendCurve : NURBSCurveNURBSChamferCurve : NURBSCurveNURBSCVCurve : NURBSCurveNURBSCurveOnSurface : NURBSCVCurveNURBSFilletCurve : NURBSCurveNURBSIsoCurve : NURBSCurveNURBSMirrorCurve : NURBSCurveNURBSOffsetCurve : NURBSCurveNURBSPointCurve : NURBSCurveNURBSPointCurveOnSurface : NURBSPointCurveNURBSProjectNormalCurve : NURBSCurveNURBSProjectVectorCurve : NURBSCurveNURBSSurfaceEdgeCurve : NURBSCurveNURBSSurfaceNormalCurve : NURBSCurveNURBSSurfSurfIntersectionCurve : NURBSCurveNURBSXFormCurve : NURBSCurveNURBSSurface ClassesNURBSSurface : NURBSObjectNURBS1RailSweepSurface : NURBSSurfaceNURBS2RailSweepSurface : NURBSSurfaceNURBSBlendSurface : NURBSSurfaceNURBSCapSurface : NURBSSurfaceNURBSCVSurface : NURBSSurfaceNURBSExtrudeSurface : NURBSSurfaceNURBSFilletSurface : NURBSSurfaceNURBSLatheSurface : NURBSSurfaceNURBSMirrorSurface : NURBSSurfaceNURBSMultiCurveTrimSurface : NURBSSurfaceNURBSNBlendSurface : NURBSSurfaceNURBSOffsetSurface : NURBSSurfaceNURBSPointSurface : NURBSSurfaceNURBSRuledSurface : NURBSSurfaceNURBSULoftSurface : NURBSSurfaceNURBSUVLoftSurface : NURBSSurfaceNURBSXFormSurface : NURBSSurfaceNURBSTexturePoint ClassNURBSTexturePoint : NURBSObjectNURBS Associated ClassesNURBSDisplay : ValueNURBSSelection : ValueNURBSSet : ValueNURBSSurfaceApproximation : ValueNURBSTextureSurface : ValueMultiPass Camera EffectsDepth_of_FieldMPassCamEffect : MPassCamEffectMPassCamEffect ClassesMotion_BlurMPassCamEffect : MPassCamEffectUtilityPlugin ClassesChannel_Info : UtilityPluginClean_MultiMaterial : UtilityPluginFile_Link_Manager: UtilityPluginFix_Ambient : UtilityPluginInstance_Duplicate_Maps : UtilityPluginLightscape_Materials : UtilityPluginMaterial_XML_Exporter: UtilityPluginObject_Display_Culling : UtilityPluginPanorama_Exporter: UtilityPluginScene_Effect_Loader : UtilityPluginShineExp : UtilityPluginSkinUtilities : UtilityPluginSubstitute_Manager: UtilityPluginVisual_MAXScript: UtilityPluginGlobalUtilityPlugin ClassesVertex_Paint_Startup_GUP: GlobalUtilityPluginMb_select : GlobalUtilityPluginCommCenterGUP : GlobalUtilityPluginMissing Object ClassesMissing Object ClassesScripting Vertex and Control Point AnimationScripting Vertex and Control Point AnimationViewport ManagerViewportManagerCustAttrib : CustAttribMesh Intersection ManagersRayMeshGridIntersect : ReferenceTargetMeshProjIntersect : ReferenceTargetDWG ImportDWG Import - Related ClassesLink_Transform : Matrix3ControllerLinkComposite : GeometryClassLinkOriginPtHelper : HelperFileLink_LinkTable : FloatControllerArchitectural Desktop Import ClassesArchitectural Desktop ImportADT_Category : ReferenceTargetADT_Style : ReferenceTargetADT_Object_Manager : ReferenceTargetADT_Object_Manager_Wrapper : FloatControllerADT_StyleComposite : ReferenceTargetADT_SyleLeaf : ReferenceTargetAdtObjTranslator : ReferenceMakerRefRargetMonitorRefTargMonitor : ReferenceTargetMAXScript Tools and Interaction with 3ds MaxCreating MAXScript ToolsScripted Utilities and RolloutsScripted Utilities and RolloutsScripted Utility PanelsUtility ClausesManaging Multiple Rollouts in a Scripted UtilityRollout ClausesUtility and Rollout Properties, Methods, and Event HandlersRollout Floater WindowsVisibility of Locals, Functions, Structures and User-Interface Items in Rollout CodeAccessing Locals and Other Items in a Rollout from External CodeSubRollout ClassRollout .Controls PropertyRollout Systems 'category' MechanismMAXScript Dialogs and Rollout Floaters as Extended viewportsRollout User-Interface ControlsRollout User-Interface ControlsRollout User-Interface Controls Common PropertiesRollout User-Interface Controls Common Layout ParametersSetting Focus on User Interface ControlsRollout User-Interface Controls TypesRollout User-Interface Controls TypesAngleBitmapButtonCheckboxCheckbuttonColorpickerComboboxCurveControlDropdownlistEdittextGroupBoxHyperLinkImgTagLabelListboxMapbuttonMaterialbuttonMultiListBoxPickbuttonPopupMenuProgressBarRadiobuttonsSliderSpinnerTimerImage ButtonsImage ButtonsScripted DialogsCreateDialogDestroyDialogGetDialogPos and SetDialogPoscui.RegisterDialogBar and cui.UnRegisterDialogBarcui.DockDialogBar and cui.FloatDialogBarcui.getDockStatecui.setAppTitleScripted Right-Click MenusScripted Right-Click MenusRCMenu ClausesRCMenu User-Interface ItemsRCMenu User-Interface ItemsmenuItemseparatorsubMenuDefining Macro ScriptsDefining Macro ScriptsmacroScript Localization Support for CUI and menu filesCreating Icon Bitmap FilesContext FiltersScripted Mouse ToolsScripted Mouse ToolsMouse Tool ClausesScripted Paint ToolsDefining Custom Paint Tools Using the Painter InterfaceScripted Plug-insThe Super Class ID and the Class IDScripted Plug-insScripted Plug-in ClausesScripted Plug-in MethodsUpdating Scripted Plug-insScripted Geometry Plug-insScripted SimpleObject Plug-insScripted Shape Plug-insScripted Light Plug-insScripted Camera Plug-insScripted Helper Plug-insScripted Modifier Plug-insScripted SimpleMod Plug-insScripted Material Plug-insScripted TextureMap Plug-insScripted RenderEffect Plug-insScripted TrackViewUtility Plug-insRenderEffect Progress Callback MechanismScripted Atmospheric Plug-insScripted ManipulatorsActiveX Controls in MAXScript RolloutsActiveX Controls in MAXScript RolloutsActiveX Controls PropertiesActiveX Controls MethodsActiveX Controls EventsActiveX Inspector FunctionsActiveX Description PropertyAccessing ActiveX Controls Indexed PropertiesPoint2 Values as "Twips" in ActiveX ControlsActiveX Controls Cursor AccessActiveX Array PropertiesSending Windows MessageActiveX - Disable 3ds max keyboard acceleratorsActiveX COM Enums Represented as MAXScript NamesActiveX By-reference Arguments for Methods and EventsloadPicture for ActiveX ControlsupdateWindow for ActiveX ControlsTypical ActiveX ControlsListView ActiveX ControlListView ActiveX ControlListView ActiveX Helper FunctionsListView ActiveX Control ExampleTreeView ActiveX ControlTreeView ActiveX ControlTabStrip ActiveX ControlTabStrip ActiveX ControlWindows Media Player ActiveX ControlWindows Media Player ActiveX ControlWindows Media Player ActiveX Control ExampleOther ActiveX ControlsImageList ActiveX ControlAdobe Acrobat ActiveX ControlInternet Explorer ActiveX ControlExcel Spreadsheet in Internet Browser Control as Extended ViewportShockwave Flash ActiveX Object EventsDynamic Rollout CreationRolloutCreator FunctionsVisual MAXScriptVisual MAXScriptInteracting with the 3ds Max User Interface3ds Max Commands3ds Max Commands3ds Max User Interface Colors3ds Max User Interface ColorsAction Manager and Shortcut SystemAction ManagerShortcut systemCommand Line RenderingCommand Line RenderingCommand PanelsCommand PanelsCreate PanelModify PanelCustomize The Order of Rollup PagesgetTextExtentFiltersClass Id FiltersSelection Filters and Display FiltersKeyboard EntryKeyboard EntryMacro ScriptsMacro ScriptsMain ToolbarMain ToolbarMaterial EditorMaterial EditorMaterial Editor AccessAccessing The Material Editor Active SlotshowTextureMap() functionMatEditor - Open and Close the Material EditormtlBrowserMAXScript Message and Query DialogsMAXScript Message and Query DialogsMenu ManagerMenu ManagerMenu and CUI LoadingMiscellaneous DialogsMiscellaneous DialogsMouseTrackmouseTrack() FunctionNetwork Render InterfaceNetwork Render InterfaceMaz() / UnMaz()RTT_Methods : Render To Texture MethodsQuiet ModeCommand Line Option: -silentCommand Line Option: -mxsParameter WiringParameter WiringPicking Scene NodesPicking Scene Nodes By HitPicking Scene Nodes by NamePicking Scene Nodes By RegionPlug-In ManagerPlug In ManagerQuad MenuQuad MenuApplyOperation functionRAMPlayerRAMPlayerRender Scene DialogRender Scene Dialog3ds Max Default Scanline Renderer Anti-Aliasing FiltersrenderSceneDialogenvEffectsDialog - Open and Close the Environment and Effects dialogRenderersSchematic ViewSchematicViewStatus BarStatus BarPrompt LineCoordinate DisplayProgress Bar DisplayStatus Bar ButtonsSystem InformationSystem InformationTabbed DialogsTabbedDialogs - Controlling Tabbed DialogsTime ControlTime ControlTime Configuration DialogTime TagsTime Tags Access using the FrameTagManager InterfaceTrackbarTrackbarTimeSlider on/off toggleTrack ViewTrack ViewTrackviews and trackviewTrack View Pick DialogViewportsAccessing Active Viewport Info, Type, and TransformsDisplay Panel: Wireframe and Shaded ColorsRefreshing the ViewportsViewport Background ImagesViewport GridsMouse CursorsPicking Points in the ViewportssnapModeViewport Drawing MethodsViewportManagerZoom to BoundsMiscellaneous Viewport Methods and System GlobalsVertex Paint ToolsVertex_Paint_Floater : ReferenceTargetFBX Import and Export DialogFBX Export Dialog AccessFBX Import Dialog AccessFile Access3ds Max Scene Files Access3ds Max File Loading and SavingControlling the Auto-Backup3ds Max Scene File PropertiesXRef FilesBitmap FilesCustom User Interface Files3ds Max Sytem DirectoriesGetDir - 3ds Max System DirectoriesSymbolic PathnamesPathConfig StructpluginPaths StructSessionPaths StructMAXScript Source Filename AccessMAXScript Source Filename AccessExternal Files AccessStandard Open and Save File DialogsFile Name ParsingExternal File MethodsAccessing INI File KeysText and Binary File Input and OutputText File Input and OutputReadable/Writable ChecksBinStream for Binary Reading and WritingEncrypted FilesString Parser MethodsAsset Browsing, Zip-file Packaging and Drag And DropAsset BrowserZip-file Script PackagesDrag And Drop MAX files, Bitmaps and Scriptsi-drop - drag and dropi-drop Standard Schema FileDrag-and-Drop ManagerDropping .max files from the Windows desktopDragging DropScripts from ToolbarsDrag-and-Drop plain script filesDrag-and-drop MAXScript Zip filesChange Handlers and CallbacksChange Handlers and CallbacksChange Handlers and When ConstructsTime Change Callback MechanismViewport Redraw Callback MechanismGeneral Event Callback MechanismGeneral Event Callback MechanismAnimation NotificationsRender Dialog and Render Plugin NotificationsRendering NotificationsFile NotificationsXrefs NotificationsLayer System NotificationsManipulate Mode NotificationsModifier Panel NotificationsModifier NotificationsMaterial Library NotificationsMaterial NotificationsNode Related NotificationsSystem NotificationsRadiosity NotificationsUndo System NotificationsSchematic View NotificationsAsset Browser NotificationsOther NotificationsTrackbar Key Filter Callback FunctionsExploring the Trackbar Filter Callback FunctionsTrackbar Filter Callback Function ExamplesMiscellaneous FunctionsMiscellaneous FunctionsAccessing the Last Rendered ImageAffect Region FunctionControlling the RendererExecuting External CommandsExiting and Resetting 3ds maxPausing Script ExecutionSystem ToolsTime StampingTheHoldInternet MethodsOLE AutomationOLE AutomationSetting Up MAXScript OLE AutomationExposing MAXScript Functions3ds Max Specific ErrorsRunning the OLE DemoMAXScript.reg - Registery fileSafeArrayWrapper ClassDotNet In MAXScriptDotNet In MAXScriptdotNetClassdotNetObjectdotNetControldotNetMethoddotNetMXSValueMAXScript / DotNet Value ConversionsLoading AssembliesdotNet Struct MethodsDotNet ExamplesCreating A Simple DotNet MonthCalendar And Changing Its ColorsCreating A Simple Web Browser Using DotNetUsing DotNet Forms To Create MAXScript User InterfacesRegistering Windows SystemEvents Callbacks Using DotNetConverting ActiveX Controls To DotNet ControlsConverting Scripts From Using ActiveX Controls to DotNet ControlsConverting ActiveX ListView Control to DotNet ListView ControlConverting ActiveX TreeView Control to DotNet TreeView ControlMAXScript DebuggerThe MAXScript DebuggerUsing the MAXScript DebuggerMAXScript ExtensionsMAXScript Extensions for character studioMAXScript Extensions in character studioBiped and Physique Basic AccessBiped and PhysiqueBiped : SystemBiped-Related ClassesBipedExportInterface ValuesPhysique : ModifierBiped MAXScript ExtensionsBiped MAXScript ExtensionsBiped General TopicsBiped CreationBiped Display PreferencesBiped Load and Savebiped_object : GeometryClassBiped Node HierarchyBiped LayersBiped Transform MethodsBiped Animation Manipulation and ClearingBiped Sub Anim MethodsBiped Copy and Paste PostureBiped and Crowd InteractionbipedSystem : SystemBiped ControllersBiped ControllersBiped Vertical_Horizontal_Turn(Body):Matrix3 ControllerBiped Slave ControllerBiped SubAnim ControllerFootSteps : Matrix3 ControllerBiped Footsteps and FootprintsBiped Footsteps and FootprintsBiped FootprintsBiped Class : MultFprintParamsFootSteps : Matrix3 ControllerBipedFSKey : MAXObjectBiped Motion FlowBiped Motion FlowMoFlow : MaxWrapperMoFlowScript : MaxWrapperMoFlowSnippet : MaxWrapperMoFlowTranInfo : MaxWrapperMoFlowTransition : MaxWrapperSharedMotionFlow : ReferenceTargetSharedMotionFlows : ReferenceTargetBiped KeysBiped KeysBipedKey : MAXObjectBipedFSKey : MAXObjectBiped Twist PosesBiped Twist PosesBiped Quaternion / EulerBiped Quaternions / EulerBiped Motion CaptureBiped Motion CaptureBiped Miscellaneous MethodsSetting and Resetting Biped IK KeysBiped Miscellaneous MethodsCrowd MAXScript ExtensionsCrowd MAXScript ExtensionsCrowdsCrowd : HelperDelegate : HelperCrowdScatter : ReferenceTargetCrowdAssignment : ReferenceTargetCrowdTeam : ReferenceTargetCrowdState : ReferenceTargetCrowdTransition : ReferenceTargetCrowds - MethodsMultiple_Delegates : ReferenceTargetMultiple_Delegate_Settings : ReferenceTargetObjAssoc : ReferenceTargetPriority : ReferenceTargetCrowd BehaviorsCrowd BehaviorsAvoid_Behavior : ReferenceTargetCogControl : ReferenceTargetOrientation_Behavior : ReferenceTargetPath_Follow_Behavior : ReferenceTargetRepel_Behavior : ReferenceTargetScatterReferenceTarget : ReferenceTargetsmoothReferenceTarget : ReferenceTargetScripted_Behavior : ReferenceTargetSeek_Behavior : ReferenceTargetSpace_Warp_Behavior : ReferenceTargetSpeed_Vary_Behavior : ReferenceTargetSurface_Arrive_Behavior : ReferenceTargetSurface_Follow_Behavior : ReferenceTargetWall_Repel_Behavior : ReferenceTargetWall_Seek_Behavior : ReferenceTargetWander_Behavior : ReferenceTargetMotionClips and GlobalMotionClipMotionClips and GlobalMotionClipGlobal_Motion_Clip : MasterBlockControllerMotion_ClipClip_Associations : ReferenceTargetClipAssigner : ReferenceTargetClipAssignerReferenceTarget : ReferenceTargetClipState : ReferenceTargetStateCreator : ReferenceTargetGlobal_Clip_Associations : ReferenceTargetMotion Clip ControllersMaster_Motion_Clip : MasterBlockControllerMax_MotionClip_Implementation : MasterBlockControllerMotion_Clip_SlaveFloat : FloatControllerMotion_Clip_SlavePoint3 : Point3ControllerMotion_Clip_SlavePos : PositionControllerMotion_Clip_SlaveRotation : RotationControllerMotion_Clip_SlaveScale : ScaleControllerMotion_ClipFloatControllerContainersGlobal_Container : GeometryClassControlContainerGeometry : GeometryClassSpaceWarpsVector_Field: SpacewarpObjectWorkbench MAXScript ExtensionsWorkBench Core InterfacesWorkbench Core InterfacesBipWorkBench Core InterfaceBipAnalyzer Core InterfaceBipFixer Core InterfaceBipFilter Core InterfaceMixer MAXScript ExtensionsMixer MAXScript ExtensionsThe Character Studio Motion MixerMixer ClassMxTrackGroup ClassMxTrack ClassMxClip Classthemixer const StructDefMAXScript Extensions for ClothMAXScript Extensions for ClothCloth : ModifierGarment_Maker : ModifierMAXScript Extensions for Hair & FurMAXScript Extensions for Hair & FurHairMod : ModifierInterface: HairHairEffect : RenderEffectMAXScript Extensions for Particle FlowParticle Flow and MAXScriptUsing MAXScript with Particle FlowLimitations on using MAXScript with Particle FlowParticle Flow InterfacesParticle Flow InterfacesparticleFlow Global InterfaceInterfacesInterface: actionInterface: ActionListInterface: initialEventsInterface: integratorInterface: MaxscriptParticleContainerInterface: operatorInterface: particleObjectExtInterface: pfSystemInterface: PViewItemInterface: testParticle Flow ClassesParticle Flow ClassesSourcesPF_Source : GeometryClassOperatorsBirth and DeathBirth : HelperBirth_Script : HelperDeleteParticles : HelperTransformsPosition_Icon : HelperPosition_Object : Helperrotation : HelperscaleParticles : HelperSpin : HelperSpeedKeep_Apart : HelperSpeed : HelperSpeed_By_Surface : HelperSpeedByIcon : HelperShapeshapeStandard : HelperShape_Facing : HelperShape_Instance : HelperShape_Mark : HelperMaterial and Mappingmapping : HelperMaterial_Dynamic : HelperMaterial_Frequency : HelperMaterial_Static : HelperParticle_Bitmap : textureMapOtherForce : HelperScript_Operator : HelperMeta-OperatorsCache : HelperNotes : HelperEvent : HelperrenderParticles : HelperdisplayParticles : HelperTestsAge_Test : HelperCollision : HelperCollision_Spawn : HelperFind_Target : HelperGo_To_Rotation : HelperScale_Test : HelperScript_Test : HelperSend_Out : HelperSpawn : HelperSpeed_Test : HelperSplit_Amount : HelperSplit_Selected : HelperSplit_Source : HelperParticle View Access and MAXScriptParticle View AccessParticle View AccessParticle_View : HelperParticle Flow Internal ClassesParticle Flow Internal ClassesNon-Creatable ClassesStandard_Flow (const MAXClass): Standard_FlowEmpty_Flow (const MAXClass): Empty_FlowParticleContainer (const MAXClass): ParticleContainerParticleGroup : GeometryClassPFActionListPool : ReferenceTargetPFArrow (const MAXClass): PFArrowPFEngine (const MAXClass): PFEnginePFSystemPool (const MAXClass): PFSystemPoolPView_Manager : ReferenceTargetViewport_Render : HelperMAXScript in Script ActionsUsing MAXScript in Script ActionsParticle Flow Script ExamplesParticle Flow Sample ScriptsUpdate Step ScriptsEvery Step Update ExampleFinal Step Update ExampleParticle Channel ScriptsparticleFloat Sample ScriptparticleInteger Sample ScriptparticleVector Sample ScriptBirth ScriptsBirth Script ExampleFragmentation Sample ScriptScript OperatorsScript Operator ExampleSpeed Operator in Script Operator ExampleView-Dependent Particle Resolution ExampleMetaball Sample ScriptFlying Letters from a Custom TextScript TestsScript Test ExampleScripted Position Test ExampleAge Test in Script Test ExampleIntegrator ProceedSynch ExampleProceed With Integrate Script_Test ExampleCreating and Connecting ActionsVolumeDocking Sample ScriptMAXScript Extensions for ProBooleanProBoolean ExtensionInterface: PolyBooleanInterface: ProCutterMAXScript Extensions for ReactorMAXScript Extensions for ReactorInterface: reactorInterfaceCollision_Info : ReferenceTargetInterface: rigidBodyInterfaceInterface: primitiveInterfaceRBCollection : HelperCSolver : HelperPoint_Point : HelperPoint_Path : HelperHinge : HelperRagdoll : HelperCarwheel : HelperPrismatic : HelperL_Dashpot : HelperA_Dashpot : HelperCLCollection : HelperDMCollection : HelperRPCollection : HelperSBCollection : HelperFracture : HelperMotorhelper : HelperPlanehelper : HelperSpringhelper : HelperToy_Car : HelperWindhelper : HelperWaterSpaceWarp : SpacewarpObjectreactor_Cloth : Modifierreactor_Rope : Modifierreactor_SoftBody : ModifierMAXScript Extensions for mental rayMAXScript Extensions for mental raymental_ray : materialArch___Design__mi : materialmiAreaLight : lightmiAreaLightomni : lightmental_ray_Shadow_Map : Shadowmental_ray__Area_Light_custom_attribute : CustAttribmental_ray__Indirect_Illumination_custom_attribute : CustAttribmental_ray__light_shader_custom_attribute : CustAttribmental_ray__material_custom_attribute : CustAttribAmbient_Reflective_Occlusion__base : textureMapmr_Physical_Sky : textureMapSub-Surface Scattering ShadersSub-Surface Scattering - mental ray ShadersSSS_Fast_Material__mi : MaterialSSS_Fast_Render_Shader__mi : textureMapSSS_Fast_Skin_Material__mi : MaterialSSS_Lambert_Gamma__mi : textureMapSSS_Lightmap_Write__mi : textureMapSSS_Physical_Material__mi : MaterialSSS_Physical_Shader__mi : textureMapSSS_Specular_Reflections_for_Skin__mi : textureMapMAXScript Extensions for Autodesk VIZLighting_Data_ExportRPC : GeometryClassHost_Composite : GeometryClassDWG LinkDWG Link File Access for Autodesk VIZMAXScript and GMaxMAXScript and GMaxGlobals, Classes, Methods, and Interfaces Not Supported in GMaxAdditional Classes and Globals Defined in GMaxDocumentation for New Methods, Classes, and Interfaces in GMaxMAXScript and PlasmaMAXScript and PlasmaGlobals Not Supported in PlasmaClasses Not Supported in PlasmaMethods Not Supported in PlasmaInterfaces Not Supported in PlasmaAdditional Classes and Globals Defined in PlasmaUsing the HTML Help ViewerUsing the HTML Help ViewerFinding Information FastSearching for Help TopicsFavorites TabHTML Help Viewer ToolbarHTML Help Viewer Right-Click MenusKeyboard 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