by MKlejnowski·Workflow
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Stands out in the ScriptSpot library for letting artists assemble a button-based picker interface without any MaxScript knowledge, with import and export added in version 3.0.
Custom Graphic User Interface Modifier, developed by MKlejnowski, is a scripted modifier plugin for 3ds Max that lets you create a GUI picker tool without any knowledge of MaxScript. It supports up to 100 buttons, and each one can be customized for size, position, color, text, style, and function.
Beyond the buttons themselves, the plugin supports MaxScript and group features, and includes import and export so setups can be moved in and out. A drop-down list helps switch between multiple CGUI modifiers within a scene, and a minimize button option is available. Installation involves placing the script into one of the provided 3ds Max locations, including the Scripts\Startup directory for loading from startup.
The version listed here is 3.1, which fixed a bug that deleted undo history when the MaxScript event was used on a button. Version 3.0 brought a UI redesign along with the import and export feature. It's compatible with 3ds Max 2009 and later. Note that save files from version 1.5 or lower will not work with 2.0 or higher.
Custom Graphic User Interface Modifier is best for 3ds Max users who want to build a button-based GUI picker tool without writing MaxScript.
Custom Graphic User Interface Modifier is completely free to download and use.
Custom Graphic User Interface Modifier is listed as compatible with 3ds Max 2009 and later, so builds from 2009 onward should run it. Keep in mind that save files created with version 1.5 or lower will not work with version 2.0 or higher, so if you're upgrading from an older build you'll need to recreate those setups. The version listed here is 3.1, which fixed a bug that deleted undo history when the MaxScript event was used on a button.
Custom Graphic User Interface Modifier installs by placing the script file into one of the provided 3ds Max locations, such as the Scripts\Startup or plugins folder. A bug prior to version 1.5 required the script in two locations for it to work from startup, though later builds addressed startup installation. If you want it to load automatically, the Scripts\Startup directory is the location referenced for that purpose. Check the developer's page for the exact file and any version-specific notes.
Custom Graphic User Interface Modifier is listed as free in this catalog. For current licensing terms and to download the script, head to the developer's page on ScriptSpot, where the files are hosted. The plugin has moved through several versions, with 3.0 bringing a UI redesign and the addition of import and export, and 3.1 following with an undo-history bug fix. A demo video is also available if you want to see more before installing.
Custom Graphic User Interface Modifier supports importing and exporting, a feature added in version 3.0. It also includes a drop-down list to help switch between multiple CGUI modifiers within a single scene. When customizing, you can set each button's size, position, color, text, style, and function, and the tool supports up to 100 buttons along with MaxScript and group features. Note that save files from version 1.5 or lower are not compatible with version 2.0 or higher.
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