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General Category => General CG Discussion => Topic started by: aaouviz on 2023-10-12, 15:03:26

Title: Help with Max scripting
Post by: aaouviz on 2023-10-12, 15:03:26: Man, I suck at maxscript...

I want to make a simple "Save and then Exit" script (via toolbar button).

This is what I have, but I can't quite get it to work as intended. Any helpers out there? Many thanks!

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--Original script by: aaouviz ------ macroscript SaveAndExit category: "AAScripts" buttonText: "Save and Exit" tooltip: "Save and Exit" Icon:#("AAGen_01",1) ( saveMaxFile ) quitmax #noprompt
Title: Re: Help with scripting
Post by: James Vella on 2023-10-12, 15:32:07: I assume you just want File > Save correct? Overwrite previous version?

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--Original script by: aaouviz ------ macroscript SaveAndExit category: "AAScripts" buttonText: "Save and Exit" tooltip: "Save and Exit" Icon:#("AAGen_01",1) ( max file save quitmax #noprompt )
Title: Re: Help with Max scripting
Post by: aaouviz on 2023-10-12, 20:39:34: Amazing, and perfect as always James.

Thanks a million!
Title: Re: Help with Max scripting
Post by: James Vella on 2023-10-12, 21:47:25: Glad to hear its working as expected :)
Title: Re: Help with Max scripting
Post by: Frood on 2024-01-11, 09:17:53: Hi,

picked up the idea but implemented it as file menu item. Additionally, saving only happens if a save is required (no changed made to scene, relying on getSaveRequired()). Script goes to any autostart folder (usually scripts\startup). Sharing it as an alternate option.

Good Luck
Title: Re: Help with Max scripting
Post by: aaouviz on 2024-01-11, 10:48:00: Excellent!

The 'saving only happens if a save is required' seemed a bit beyond my capabilities, so I didn't bother. But this is clever of you, and I feel pleased to have I've influenced you, Frood :)
Title: Re: Help with Max scripting
Post by: Frood on 2024-01-11, 13:21:42: Yes, thanks for letting me steal that idea to use them for myself - which is my daily deed ;)

Good Luck