by Didik Wijaya

In Part 1 and Part 2 tutorial, object modified using Maxscript is created manually in 3dsmax Command Panel. Now, you will try to create simple object from scratch using Maxscript.

1. In Maxscript Listener window, type:

Press Enter. This line will create a box in coordinate (0,0,0). Delete box in viewport, now try again.

This line will create a box with specified dimension. The word "mybox" is a variable name attached to box. Instead of using object name, later you can use this variable name to call the box. You can use your own word as variable name, just try to use unique and memorable word. The letter "()" means telling Maxscript to use the default value. Example below shows how to create sphere or torus

2. Let's try to modify the box color. Type:

You can use specific color word or RGB values. This time you don't need to recall box by its names, just use variable name defined earlier.

3. Let's try to move, scale box. Type:

Top line will move box to specified coordinate. The bottom line will scale box along vertical axis (Z) as much as 200%

4. Now, try to add Modifier. Type:

The first 3 line will add more segments to the box. Then, Twist modifier is added to the box with angle value=30. Later, if you want to modify angle value, you can type like the bottom line (Variablename(dot)modifier(dot)parameter=value).

That's all about the really basic things you should know about Maxscript.

Really Beginner Maxscript Tutorial Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

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