3ds Max 8 MAXScript Essentials (Paperback)

1. MAXScript BasicsSyntax and OrganizationMAXScript ListenerVariables and scopeFunctions StructuresConditional statementsLoop StructuresCollectionsCreating and running scriptsConclusion2. Construction User InterfacesBuilding User InterfacesCreating a Working ScriptConclusion3. 3ds Max User InterfaceCopy / Instance / ReferenceAdvanced tools4. Understanding Objects and ClassesClass HierarchyBasic Data TypesPropertiesMethodsWorking with MAXScript Reference5. Transforms and AnimationPosition and Scale Transform PropertiesAnimation6. Working with MAXScript ObjectsObjectivesIntroductionApplying ModifiersLights and CamerasLightsCamerasMaterialsControlling the RendererCallbacksRandomizingConclusionAppendixIndex