by obaida·Workflow
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The developer states the script is slow and not highly optimized and may throw errors, so save your work before running it.
Overlapping Objects is a script for 3ds Max that detects overlapping objects. It operates on geometry faces and polygons as well as on shape segments, and functions with the Edit Poly and Edit Mesh modifiers along with Editable Poly, Editable Mesh and Shapes. An [All] checkbox performs a full compare between the segments of all scene or selected shapes.
The developer notes that the script is slow, not highly optimized, and may throw errors, so it should be used with caution and work should be saved beforehand, as Max may freeze. Later updates fixed detection of full overlapping faces in the Edit Poly modifier, an error when selecting faces in the Edit Mesh modifier, and the breaking of instances in shapes.
A second script, Overlapping Selected Objects.ms, was added to check self-overlapping of selected objects only. An installer plus a MacroScript run both scripts: a normal execute runs on selected objects, while an Alt execute opens the UI version. A right-click on the Self Segment [Select] button selects overlapping splines only.
Overlapping Objects is best for 3ds Max users who need to detect overlapping faces, polygons or shape segments in a scene.
Overlapping Objects is completely free to download and use.
Overlapping Objects requires 3ds Max 2018 or later. It functions on geometry faces and polygons and on shape segments, and works with the Edit Poly and Edit Mesh modifiers as well as Editable Poly, Editable Mesh and Shapes. If you run an earlier release of 3ds Max, the script is not listed as compatible, so check the developer's page before installing to confirm your version meets the stated requirement.
Overlapping Objects ships with an installer plus a MacroScript that runs both bundled scripts. A normal execute runs on selected objects, while an Alt execute opens the UI version. A second script, Overlapping Selected Objects.ms, checks self-overlapping of selected objects only. Within the UI, a right-click on the Self Segment [Select] button selects overlapping splines only, and the [All] checkbox performs a full compare between the segments of all scene or selected shapes.
Overlapping Objects is described by its developer as slow and not highly optimized, and it may throw errors. Because of this, 3ds Max may freeze while the script runs. The developer advises using it with caution and saving your work before running it. Treat any long pause as expected behaviour given these limitations rather than a crash, and keep a saved copy of your scene on hand in case an error interrupts the process.
Overlapping Objects is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so for the current details and to download the script, visit the developer's page. The script is distributed through obaida's Gumroad link, where you can find the installer and both bundled scripts. Always confirm the latest licensing and download information on the developer's official page before use.
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