VRay access through MaxScript

[Metin_7]

Hi,

I'm experimenting a little with MaxScript lately and would like to know how I can find out the available properties of all VRay elements, like how to access the parameters of the VRay material from MaxScript. If I am to use the Showproperties command, how do I know the names of the VRay elements? You can guess I'm a complete MaxScript beginner, but I'd like to give it a shot in order to automate some VRay stuff.

Cheers,

Metin

[RErender]

Probably the easiest way is to open the MAXscript Listener (in the Maxscript menu or "f11" ). Then just adjust the settings in a material, you will see the corresponding settings ecchoed in the top of the listener.

[Metin_7]

Useful tip, thanks! At the moment I have to wait for a VRay render to finish before I can try anyhting though. I suspect I've created the ultimate VRay benchmark scene. The image has been rendering for about 24 hours now, and I expect it to last another 24 hours before it's finished! It involves nearly any VRay feature: refraction, glossy reflections, caustics, GI (Irradiance plus Photons), HDRI, the works!

Cheers,

Metin

[percydaman]

doesn't sound like a scene I want any part of...lol

[Dschaga]

for the renderer use this tip:
http://www.chaoticdimension.com/foru...pic.php?t=3616


for the mtl better use the listener.

i wrote a mtl converter some time ago and found out that the syntax for the mapchannels is bit different than the max mtl but always the same:

b.texmap_diffuse_on = a.diffusemapEnable
b.texmap_diffuse_multiplier = a.diffusemapAmount
if a.diffuseMap != undefined then b.texmap_diffuse = a.diffusemap

where b = vray and a = max


...but you can see, that vlado uses "_on" instead "Enable" or "_multiplier" instead "Amount".
The names for the maps start also with "texmap_TYPE" instead "TYPEmap"

[Metin_7]

Hey thanks Dschaga and Plastic!

I think Vlado's "on" is much more convenient than something like "enable". Having to type more than necessary while programming means valuable time wasted.

About the heavy scene: this morning I discovered that the GI and caustics made the content a bit too bright, so I had to start it over again today. Guess the image will be finished by monday morning or so.

Cheers,

Metin