Documentation Changes in 3ds Max 6
 
 
 

The following changes have been made to the MAXScript Online Documentation since version 5.1.1 (Particle Flow Extension).

New Sections

Learning MAXScript - Topics Index

Creating MAXScript Tools - Topics Index

Developing MacroScripts - Topics Index

External File Access - Topics Index

Editable Mesh - Topics Index

Editable Poly - Topics Index

Applying Modifiers - Topics Index

Rendering - Topics Index

Developing Scripted Plug-ins - Topics Index

Additional Examples and Information

How do I calculate the Volume of an Object?

How do I create a line between two points?

How do I change the text in a Text Shape dynamically?

How do I Get the Local Rotation of a Face?

How do I Sort a MultiMaterial By Material ID?

How do I Split a Mesh by UV Elements?

What is Scope of variables?

Why does Execute return 'undefined' when accessing a loop variable?

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 '=' and '==' operators?

What is the differences between Arrays and BitArrays?

How do I create a multi-dimensional array?

How do I change a property in multiple objects at once?

How do I change the Shadow type of a Light?

Changes to existing topics

Previously Undocumented Topics and minor fixes

Note

For documentation changes from version5.1 to version 5.1.1 (which shipped to subscription members with the Particle Flow Extension), please see MAXScript Documentation Changes in 3ds Max 5.1.1

See Also