Version:
1.7
Release Date:
25 October 2009
Since I prefer point-based hierarchies to groups I was thinking about the way to select hierarchies quickly in viewports.
This script lets you select whole hierarchies by picking one object in viewport which is belongs to that hierarchy. It's very handy to select open groups as well.
Usage:
Run script and pick some object in viewport. If object belongs to some hierarchy whole hierarchy will be selected. Use CTRL and ALT keys to add objects to current selection or to remove them from current selection. When you are in picking mode Prompt Line displays "pick object to select its heirarchy". In this mode besides picking objects all other (afaik) commands work as expected - for example Isolate command or Invert Selection. Although, since it's not precisely the Selection Mode, you can not select objects by region. At this moment only picking supported.
Installation:
Run downloaded script with Maxscript -> Run Script command from any folder on your hard drive. Resulting command 'PickHierarchy' will be availlable in 'Sergo Pogosyan' category. You can assign hot key or toolbar button to this script. Hot key is more handy, from my point of view. I've assigned CTRL+Q to it.
wow, i've been wishing for a feature like this since max8. Very useful indeed, as i tend to always link objects that are related as a whole. your script is a time saver!