Instance Question

enigma · January 20th, 2006

We all know that making instances in a scene is very easy, like shift dragging an object will make an instance of that object and we could also make them unique by clicking make unique button n the mod param's. but here's my question, what if i have multiple similar geometry which i would want to make all of them an instance of one particular object in the scene - all geom are already created/existing, is there a particular way to achieve that in max? Maybe a one a million case but it might be a big help if we want to adjust parameters...

Example: you created 3 omni lights, not by cloning or by any other means like array or whatsoever, you created the lights by simply clicking anywhere in the scene. And you want the 2 other lights to become an instance of 1 light the scene, so you can control the parameters by adjusting only one light's parameters.

I may sound stupid coz you might think that i should have instanced the lights beforehand, but you'll never know....

I am looking for whatever way or is there a script for this kind of problem?

the.3dsmax.blogger · January 20th, 2006

You will have to write a script to make instances of the existing light and align it to the 'other' lights and delete the 'other' lights.

I donot understand the nuances of maxscript yet. but logic & conceptualisation is good !! dont u think so

cheers !!!

ipdesigner · January 20th, 2006

*delete the '2 other light' and create a 'new 2 lights' by an 'instance', just be sure to locate in the same position

..i hope i got it for you right

enigma · January 21st, 2006

yes sherwin i get the point and i know you have an idea on how apply lighting on my scanline renderings

. what if i have a very large scene composed of around 180 omnis? i just want to know if there is a "one-click" way or a single line script which will instance all those lights...

quizzy · January 21st, 2006

did you look on scriptspot.com ??? if not maybe you'll find it there..

January 20th, 2006	#1 (permalink)
enigma Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Imus, Cavite, PH Age: 29 Posts: 342 Name: Bryan Jumarang	Instance Question We all know that making instances in a scene is very easy, like shift dragging an object will make an instance of that object and we could also make them unique by clicking make unique button n the mod param's. but here's my question, what if i have multiple similar geometry which i would want to make all of them an instance of one particular object in the scene - all geom are already created/existing, is there a particular way to achieve that in max? Maybe a one a million case but it might be a big help if we want to adjust parameters... Example: you created 3 omni lights, not by cloning or by any other means like array or whatsoever, you created the lights by simply clicking anywhere in the scene. And you want the 2 other lights to become an instance of 1 light the scene, so you can control the parameters by adjusting only one light's parameters. I may sound stupid coz you might think that i should have instanced the lights beforehand, but you'll never know.... I am looking for whatever way or is there a script for this kind of problem? __________________ WIP...

January 20th, 2006	#2 (permalink)
the.3dsmax.blogger Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: mumbai, india Age: 33 Posts: 80 Name: samir Jadhav	Re: Instance Question You will have to write a script to make instances of the existing light and align it to the 'other' lights and delete the 'other' lights. I donot understand the nuances of maxscript yet. but logic & conceptualisation is good !! dont u think so cheers !!! __________________ Lets Blog 3d !!! http://the3dsmaxblogger.blogspot.com www.samirjadhav.com

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ipdesigner Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: al ain-jebel ali-dubai Posts: 739 Name: Sherwin Boston	Re: Instance Question *delete the '2 other light' and create a 'new 2 lights' by an 'instance', just be sure to locate in the same position ..i hope i got it for you right __________________ my blog

January 21st, 2006	#4 (permalink)
enigma Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Imus, Cavite, PH Age: 29 Posts: 342 Name: Bryan Jumarang	Re: Instance Question yes sherwin i get the point and i know you have an idea on how apply lighting on my scanline renderings . what if i have a very large scene composed of around 180 omnis? i just want to know if there is a "one-click" way or a single line script which will instance all those lights... __________________ WIP...

January 21st, 2006	#5 (permalink)
quizzy Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Utrecht, The Netherlands Age: 35 Posts: 1,576 Name: Michiel Quist	Re: Instance Question did you look on scriptspot.com ??? if not maybe you'll find it there.. __________________ Michiel Quist http://www.3idee.nl

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