Interesting Information / Tips

These are cool interesting finds, I saw on the internet, These range from interesting Documents to plugins or tools I saw that could help speed up workflow. All links and Information are credited to the ones who created it. I was not the creator of any of them, just wanted to share information

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1 - UV Transferring Script

This script allows you to transfer uvs along other objects as long as they are the same geometry for example ( a screw, or nuts and bolts ) its meant for repeating objects. Yes it is better than the ones Maya has built into it ( Less buggy )

import maya.cmds as cm
#grab all the selected objects
selectedObjects = cm.ls(sl=True)
#save first one into variable
#pop first one out of the selected objects list
driver = selectedObjects.pop(0)
#for each object in the selected objects list
for object in selectedObjects:
    cm.select([driver,object])
 #transfer attributes
    cm.transferAttributes(sampleSpace=4,transferUVs=2, transferColors=2 )

Credit: https://nestorprado.tumblr.com/post/30271496202/multiple-uvs-maya

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2 - Color ID Script

This is a awesome script that allows you apply multiple material ID's and also acts as a nice way to view your materials rather than in hype shade. It can also do so so much more.

link( https://www.highend3d.com/maya/script/material-manager-for-maya?fbclid=IwAR08C2PWv1XdKso0uOxz-eZelbK52WAabp9WDzYiOhK8wAt_Bv5C4h7mvT0#:~:text=1-Click%20Texture%20Batch%20Bake%20for%20Maya%20for%20Maya,script%29%20%2420.00%20%28USD%29%20More%20Items%20from%20author%20Bartalon%3A )
 

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3 - Free open source automatic retopo

This open source application allows you to instantly Retopologize a high dense mesh like something out of zbrush with a lot of polygons , into something more workable. Its a really nice software to give a try and hey if it works it works.

Link ( https://github.com/wjakob/instant-meshes )
Tutorial ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hu4NavAy5f4&t=77s )

4 - Pixar Renderman Helpful Documentation

This is just a collection of some useful tips/ documentation when using renderman. It really nice

Lighting ( https://rmanwiki.pixar.com/display/REN/Lighting )

Optimization ( https://renderman.pixar.com/debugging-and-optimization )

Subdivide ( https://rmanwiki.pixar.com/display/RFH22/Subdivision+Surfaces )

5 - Side effect Houdini Helpful Documentation

How to learn Houdini VEX for beginners Introduction 01

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmrWC7z880s&ab_channel=CARDANFXSTUDIOS

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6 - Houdini WFC Dungeon Generator

This tutorial video series demonstrates how to create procedural generated levels using the power of Houdini and unreal engine.

https://www.sidefx.com/tutorials/wfc-dungeon-generator/

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7 - Origin Plugin

This script allows you to snap objects to the center at its origin

import maya.cmds as cmds

# Dictionary to store original positions

original_positions = {}

def snap_to_origin():

global original_positions

selected_objects = cmds.ls(selection=True)

if not selected_objects:

cmds.error("No objects selected.")

for obj in selected_objects:

# Get current position

current_position = cmds.xform(obj, query=True, translation=True, worldSpace=True)

# Store original position

original_positions[obj] = current_position

# Move object to origin

cmds.xform(obj, translation=(0, 0, 0), worldSpace=True)

print(f"Snapped {obj} to origin.")

def return_to_original_position():

global original_positions

if not original_positions:

cmds.warning("No original positions stored.")

return

for obj, position in original_positions.items():

if cmds.objExists(obj): # Check if object still exists in the scene

cmds.xform(obj, translation=position, worldSpace=True)

print(f"Returned {obj} to {position}")

else:

cmds.warning(f"{obj} no longer exists.")

# Clear the stored positions after restoring

original_positions.clear()

def create_ui():

if cmds.window("snapWindow", exists=True):

cmds.deleteUI("snapWindow")

window = cmds.window("snapWindow", title="Snap & Return", widthHeight=(200, 100))

cmds.columnLayout(adjustableColumn=True)

cmds.button(label="Snap to Origin", command=lambda x: snap_to_origin())

cmds.button(label="Return to Original Position", command=lambda x: return_to_original_position())

cmds.showWindow(window)

# Run the UI creation function

create_ui()