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Position scaler

by Chuggnut·Workflow

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Why we like it

Position scaler earns a spot in the scriptspot catalog as a small, single-purpose utility. It scales the relative positions of a selection, and the fence-post example makes its use immediately clear.

What is Position scaler?

Position scaler is a script for 3ds Max from Chuggnut that scales the relative positions of a selection of objects. It works on the spacing between the objects you select rather than their individual sizes. As you scale, the distances between the selected objects change together, so the arrangement expands or contracts as a set. The developer gives the example of a row of fence posts: with the selection scaled, you can spread the posts out a bit more.

Because it acts on relative positions across a selection, the layout of the whole group adjusts in one operation. The listed release is version 2.3.5, available through the scriptspot library.

Position scaler and any further details are hosted on Chuggnut's developer page, and it's listed here as free to download.

Who is Position scaler best for?

Position scaler is best for 3ds Max users who need to scale the spacing between a group of selected objects, such as spreading out repeated elements like fence posts.

How much does Position scaler cost?

Position scaler is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Scales the relative positions of a selection of objects
  • Works on the current object selection in 3ds Max
  • Can spread a set of objects, such as a row of fence posts, further apart
  • Listed as version 2.3.5
  • Free to download, hosted on Chuggnut's developer page

Tags

#3ds Max#Chuggnut#script#object positioning#scene layout#scriptspot#workflow#utility

Frequently asked questions

Does Position scaler resize objects or just move them apart?

Position scaler works on the relative positions of the objects in your selection, not on their individual dimensions. It scales the spacing between them, so the objects move closer together or further apart as a group while staying the same size. The developer's own example is a row of fence posts that you want to spread out a bit more. If you need to change how far apart a set of objects sits in 3ds Max, that is the job it handles.

Is Position scaler free to download?

Position scaler is listed here as free to download, so you can add it to 3ds Max without a purchase. Licensing terms can change over time, though, so it's worth checking Chuggnut's developer page for the current details before you rely on it. The catalog entry does not attach any price to it, and the script is distributed through the scriptspot library as well as the developer's own site at chuggnut.com.

What version of Position scaler is available?

Position scaler is listed at version 2.3.5. That is the release recorded for this entry, and it targets 3ds Max. Since scripts like this are updated on the developer's schedule, checking Chuggnut's developer page is the best way to confirm whether a newer build exists or whether 2.3.5 is still current. The version number is a useful reference point when you install or troubleshoot the script inside 3ds Max.

Where can I download Position scaler?

Position scaler is hosted on Chuggnut's developer page at chuggnut.com, and it also appears in the scriptspot library where this entry originates. To get the current build, head to the developer's page, download the script, and follow Chuggnut's own instructions for adding it to 3ds Max. Because installation steps vary between scripts, the developer's page is the reliable source for the exact method rather than a generic procedure.

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