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NoTime

by Jon Seagull·Workflow

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Why we like it

NoTime earns its place in the ScriptSpot library as a small, single-purpose utility: it toggles the animation controls, and does it from either a toolbar button or a quad menu item.

What is NoTime?

NoTime is a script for 3ds Max that toggles the time slider and track bar on and off. It's meant for moments when you're working on a still or just modeling rather than animating. Turning the two controls off is a single action, and turning them back on works the same way.

You can run the toggle as a toolbar button or as a quad menu item, so you can trigger it from either place. The current version is 1.

NoTime comes from Jon Seagull, a consultant and technical director whose work covers the technical side of client 3D pipelines, from technical direction on large or unusual projects to custom tool creation, scripting and emergency troubleshooting. NoTime is listed here as free, and a demo video is available. For the latest release and licensing details, see the developer's page.

Who is NoTime best for?

NoTime is best for 3ds Max users who want to switch off the time slider and track bar while working on stills or modeling.

How much does NoTime cost?

NoTime is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Toggles both the time slider and track bar on and off
  • Intended for working on a still or just modeling
  • Runs as a toolbar button
  • Also available as a quad menu item

Tags

#3ds Max#script#workflow#time slider#track bar#toolbar#quad menu#utility

Frequently asked questions

How do I trigger NoTime in 3ds Max?

NoTime can be triggered two ways in 3ds Max: as a toolbar button or as a quad menu item. That means you can add it to a toolbar for a visible click target, or reach it through the quad menu while you work. Both options run the same toggle, so you can pick whichever suits how you navigate the interface. For setup steps specific to your install, check the developer's page at jonseagull.com.

Does NoTime hide both the time slider and the track bar?

NoTime toggles both the time slider and the track bar together, switching them on and off. Because it's a toggle, the same command turns the controls off when you want them out of the way and brings them back when you need them again. It's aimed at times when you're working on a still or just modeling rather than animating. If you want to see it before installing, a demo video is available.

Is NoTime free to download?

NoTime is listed here as free. It comes from Jon Seagull, a consultant and technical director who does custom tool creation and scripting alongside broader technical direction work on client 3D pipelines. Because licensing terms can change over time, the safest move is to confirm current details on the developer's page before you rely on it in a project. The script is currently at version 1.

What version of NoTime is available?

NoTime is currently at version 1. That version number aside, the script keeps a single focus: toggling the time slider and track bar on and off, reachable as either a toolbar button or a quad menu item. If you need to know about any release after version 1, or the exact 3ds Max versions it supports, the developer's page at jonseagull.com is where to look for up-to-date information.

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