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Pro Transform stands out in the ScriptSpot library for pairing an interactive transform workflow with a dedicated undo script, since the normal undo doesn't restore the previous transform.
Pro Transform is a 3ds Max script for applying interactive transforms to a selected object. The workflow starts with a left click to define the pivot of the transform, followed by a left click and drag to set the second and third points. When you don't need to move the pivot, you can begin directly with a left click and drag.
It works on a single selected object or one group of objects. In both cases, the object should not be a group member, since its parent will change during the operation. While dragging, hold the Control key to scale on one axis, or hold the Shift key for a full scale; the scale is canceled if you release the key. Pressing the right mouse button before releasing the left button cancels the transform.
Because the normal undo does not restore the previous transform, the script disables undo and includes a small separate script to handle it. Version 1.1 removed the UI from that undo script so it undoes only the last operation, fixed the undo not restoring the exact previous transform, and added a mid-point snap to the bounding box for use as a scaling reference.
Pro Transform is best for 3ds Max users who want an interactive click-and-drag way to transform a single object or group, with hold-key scaling on the fly.
Pro Transform is completely free to download and use.
Pro Transform operates on one selected object or one group of objects. In both cases, the object should not be a group member, because the script changes its parent during the operation. To begin, left click to define the pivot of the transform, then left click and drag to set the second and third points. If you don't need to move the pivot, you can start directly with a left click and drag. Pressing the right mouse button before releasing the left button cancels the transform.
Pro Transform handles scaling through modifier keys held while you drag. Hold the Control key to scale on one axis, or hold the Shift key to perform a full scale; the scale is canceled if you release the key. Version 1.1 also added a mid-point snap to the bounding box, which can be used as a reference for scaling. As with any operation, you can press the right mouse button before releasing the left button to cancel the transform entirely.
Pro Transform disables the normal undo because it does not restore the previous transform, so the developer built a small separate script to perform the undo instead. Version 1.1 removed the UI from that undo script so it now undoes the last operation only, and it fixed the earlier problem where undo was not restoring the exact previous transform. If you need to reverse a transform, use the included undo script rather than the standard 3ds Max undo.
Pro Transform is listed as free in this catalog. For current licensing details and to download the script, check the developer's page on Gumroad. The version listed here is 1.1, last updated on 2023-11-19, which removed the UI from the undo script, fixed undo not restoring the exact previous transform, and added a mid-point snap to the bounding box for use as a scaling reference.
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