hi all I need to edit some values of different vray lights, but with light lister it’s not possible to do it for all lights at once… I need to change http://c2n.me/3ItiqqN.png is this possible and easy to make? I think I have to do it via maxscript… has anybody an idea to do it? thanks in advan…

This one should do the job: for each in selection where classof each == VRayLight do ( each.invisible = on each.lightDistribution = 1 --directionality each.size1 = 10 --half width each.multiplier = 20 each.affect_diffuse = off each.affect_specualr = off each.affect_reflections = off each.c…

Hi, You’re right it can be done relatively easily with maxscript especially if you don’t need a floating window with a UI. Have a look at the code below. It will change four properties of any V-Ray lights selected (half-width, mode, invisible and units). You can add more lines between the parenthe…

For batch changing just about everything in max I recommend you use this: Modifier Modifier Zorb | ScriptSpot

[image] render size For batch changing just about everything in max I recommend you use this: Modifier Modifier Zorb | ScriptSpot man I use zorb for modifiers but have not noticed the other useful options, thank you. :slight_smile:

thank you guys, very helpful and it takes some fear of maxscript away from me… I will use it more often now it seems possible even for me. :slight_smile:

[image] Get Paid! thank you guys, very helpful and it takes some fear of maxscript away from me… I will use it more often now it seems possible even for me. :slight_smile: You’re welcome. It can be frustrating at first as it’s generally intolerant of small typos. If you get stuck just post on…

you can use my script as well if you want to. download version 1.20: MohseniLightTools_120.zip (334 KB) [help.png]

thank you mohammadreza, nice script. if you can add the directional parameter and the multiplier options like “units” then it would be very helpful.

There is also Mission Control ( http://reformstudios.com/mission-control-for-3ds-max/ ) Still in alpha, but workable. If you want to be able to access ALL parameters in ANY kind of object, light, material, etc. this is the next thing.

for sure I will add it in next weekend. thanks for feedback.

edit selected lights at once

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DanielBrew March 15, 2017, 1:31pm 7

You’re welcome.

It can be frustrating at first as it’s generally intolerant of small typos. If you get stuck just post on here, I’m sure someone will be able to help.

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