Pipes Gen

December 3, 2012, 10:08 am

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Here is another tool developed for 3ds max. This tool makes the creation of pipe systems and roadway systems a simple task. It takes referenced geometry from within the scene and populates a system based on user settings. This tool was developed by John Martini (Me) and Denis Trofimov, as well as ideas from the forum community of CGTalk and ScriptSpot. Thank you everyone for the help you’ve all supplied. This tool will continue to develop and evolve.

Check out the max files in the downloads section for examples. A tutorial will be posted soon.

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Replication

January 23, 2013, 7:59 am

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Description
Replication is a clone modifier for shape objects. Replication provides users the ability to create patterns and shapes in a procedural fashion. Users have the ability to adjust shapes at their base object level while maintaining realtime feedback displaying the final results.

Purchase
Click the button below to buy Replication now for only $2.00. After payment you will receive an email with the download link within 24 hours. Future updates will be free as well.

Change-log
Replication v1.0
- Horizontal Count
- Vertical Count
- Depth Count
- X,Y,Z Offset
- X,Y,Z Scale
- X,Y,Z Flip/Flop Toggle
- Smart Welding Knots

Compatibility
Replication works with 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design 2012/2013 (32 & 64 Bit).

Installation
To install just copy the downloaded file Replication.dlm & Replication.pdb to your max plugins directory.
ex. (C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2012\plugins\)

Sphere Plus

March 8, 2013, 9:36 am

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This is a free 3ds Max primitive plugin to be uses over the default sphere.
Description
This new tool was developed to improve 3ds Max’s regular sphere primitive. This new primitive allows users to control how many columns and rows of verts there are. Holding Alt forces the sphere to be created at [0,0,0]. It allows users to independently adjust the radius on the X,Y,Z. It also gives users to option to adjust whether it’s capped or not when turned into a hemisphere.

Change-log
Sphere_Plus (Plugin) 1.0
- Row Count
- Column Count
- Hemisphere control
- Hemisphere cap control
- X,Y,Z Radius

Plane Plus

March 13, 2013, 7:58 am

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Check a new tool developed to improve 3ds Max’s regular plane primitive.
Description
This new primitive allows users to easily and quickly create reference image planes inside of 3ds max. Holding Alt forces the object to be created at [0,0,0]. If the user holds shift it constrains the object to be square in size. Users can also hold Ctrl to force the object’s creation to be vertical on the Z-axis.
Check it out. I’m open to hear any ways to improve upon the script.

Change-log
Plane_Plus (Plugin) 1.0
- Uniform Lock
- Pivot Location
- Image Picker
- Image Toggle

Tubular

April 22, 2013, 9:46 am

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My latest tool creation ‘Tubular’ allows users to create an array of circular/square objects. Available on my website JokerMartini.com In my example videos you will see that I create nearly a dozen different types of screw/bolt heads as well as the threading. This tools allows users to endlessly create objects which its built in Section list. Feel free to add a dozen sections and then go back and fourth adjusting each section as desired. With this tool you can create: bolts, screws, nuts, hour glasses, skirts, donuts, pencils, tubes, cylinders and much much more. Take it one step further and apply a path deform to Tubular and create some very organic shapes. I look forward to seeing what you guys can create with this tools. Feel free to share your renders by emailing them to me and I’ll place them on my website. Enjoy!

Purchase
Click the ‘Buy Now’ button below to purchase for only $2.00. After payment you will receive an email with the download link within 24 hours. Future updates will be free as well.

Installation
To install just copy the downloaded file Tubular.mse to your max scripts startup directory.
ex. (C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2012\scripts\Startup\)

Compatibility
This plugin works with 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design 9/2008/2009/2010/2011/2012/2013/2014 (32 & 64 Bit).

Change-log
Tubular v1.0
- Endless creation
- Circular to square blending
- Twisting controls
- Radius bias controls
- Height bias controls
- Segment amount controls

Eye Generator

April 24, 2013, 5:50 am

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This is another tool development of mine for 3ds Max. This geometry plugin allows users to quickly create and fine tool the looks of an eye for any character. The idea behind this tool was to make a way for users to quickly populate eyes with the ease to adjust the sizing of the iris and pupil. With the benefit of this plugin users can freely animate several properties. As an example the pupil sizing can be animated to represent dilation.
Check out the tool by downloading it.

Description
The eye generator plugin allows users to quickly create 3d eyes with controls to adjust the sizing and proportions of the eye. Additional to those controls, users can also adjust the dilation of the pupil as well as animate dilation.

Purchase
Click the ‘Buy Now’ button below to purchase for only $2.00. After payment you will receive an email with the download link within 24 hours. Future updates will be free as well.

Installation
To install just copy the downloaded file Eye.mse to your max scripts startup directory.
ex. (C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2012\scripts\Startup\)

Compatibility
This plugin works with 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design 9/2008/2009/2010/2011/2012/2013/2014 (32 & 64 Bit).

Change-log
Eye v1.0
- Includes several animatable controls
- Adjustments for eye,iris, and pupil sizing
- User can animate dilation

Disc

April 30, 2013, 7:25 am

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Description
Disc is a geometry plugin for 3ds max. It creates a open ended tube. Check it out. The benefit of downloading this product is that you also get the C++ source code file generated in visual studio. Feel free to dive into the code and add more features.

Product Details
- includes c++ visual studio files
- compiled plguins for 3ds max

Helixometry

April 30, 2013, 10:05 am

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Helix Pro vs Helixometry
One major difference between the two is HelixPro is a spline shape plugin and Helixometry is a geometry plugin. A major benefit to the Geo version over the shape version is the ability to control the thickness of the object from start to finish. As an example users can taper the thickness of the helixometry version from start to end, similar to what you would see on a tree branch of hair strand. In order to do that in max using the Helix Pro version you would be required to make several spline shapes and a loft operation. Another benefit to the helixometry is the added ability to create non uniform radius.

Change-log
Helixometry 1.0
- Start/End radius
- Height/Radius bias control
- Number segments that make up helix
- Number of turns
- Height of helix
- Radius randomizing option
- Space randomizing between each revolution
- Animate-able controls
- Smooth flat option
- Start/End thickness (non-uniform)
- Twisting controls
- Rotation controls

More options coming soon…

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Animators Tools Kit

June 3, 2013, 6:11 am

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The latest release of ATK is now available for download at http://animatorstoolkit.com/atk/index.html.
For those of you who have been anxiously waiting….wait no longer. ATK is a largely expanded version of the old KeyTransfer plugin from 2009. Check it out!

Joystick Studio

June 20, 2013, 9:02 am

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Here is my latest creation. It’s called joystick studio. It allows for TD’s to quickly setup a facial rig control board for animators to use.

Check it out and let me know your thoughts. Updates will be coming as I’ve got some new features in mind to add.

Holey Tube

June 27, 2013, 9:09 am

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Hey everyone. This free tool download allows users to create a tube containing holes with various layout options for the holes. It’s a vital tool for making gun barrels. No more hassle cutting the holes into the cylinder. Feel free to check it out and any feedback is greatly appreciated. I’d love to further develop this tool, but first I need some feedback and possible feature requests.

Lego Generator

July 2, 2013, 2:21 pm

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Check out my version of the lego generator for 3ds Max primitive plugins. This plugin allows users to quickly and easily generate basic lego shape pieces. Users can use this plugin to generate endless lego sculptures. Check out the plugin. It is FREE for download and works in 3ds Max.

Syke

August 14, 2013, 8:11 am

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Hey everyone. Hope all is well. I’ve got a new tool plugin for 3ds Max. It’s to help alleviate the repetitive creation of Sykes in 3ds Max. I find myself creating these quite often and it’s a very annoying task. This plugin allows users to easily and quickly create either a wall syke or a round room syke and everything in between.

Enjoy!

Pipelicious

September 18, 2013, 12:14 am

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Pipelicious, a 3ds Max geometry plugin, allows users to create complex maze like pipe systems. This tools gives users the ability to auto align one pipe to the end of another. The pipes will automatically orient themselves to fit tightly against the end of the targeted pipe in real-time as users tweak and adjust the pipes parameters. Artists are given the controls to create both round and square piping. The tool comes with controls to create a variety of pipe shapes and lengths. Users are also given the ability to create angled pieces, angular or smooth. Artists can also create whimsical like piping with the ability to twist the pipes. Download the tool today.

Users who own Tubular can make pipe pieces that transition from ’round pipes’ to ‘square pipes’ and back.

Purchase

Click the ‘Buy Now’ button to purchase the plugin. After payment you will receive an email with the download link within 24 hours. Future updates will be free as well, and you will be notified by email of any updates available for download.

Installation

To install just copy the downloaded file into your max scripts startup directory.
ex. (C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2012\scripts\Startup\)

Compatibility

This plugin works with 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design 9/2008/2009/2010/2011/2012/2013/2014 (32 & 64 Bit).

Change-log

Pipelicious v1.0
- End/Body circular to square blending
- Twisting controls
- Inside/Outside radius controls
- End/Body height controls
- End/Body segment controls
- Alignment operation
- Smart vertex removal methods

Cylindrus

November 12, 2013, 8:20 am

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Cylindrus is a geometry plugin for 3ds Max which allows users to create cylinders with individual fillet controls for each end. This makes it possible for users to have different fillet radius sizes for the top and bottom of the cylinder. As an additional control users can have the option to bend the cylinder as well. This plugin works for 3ds Max 2009 and up.

Product Details

Cylindrus v1.0
- Independent fillet controls
- Independent fillet segments
- Independent cap segments
- Bend Amount
- Bend Direction
- Material ID
- Smoothing Threshold

Installation

To install just copy the downloaded file into your max scripts startup directory.
ex. (C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2012\scripts\Startup\)

How To Use

Once 3ds Max is open, Just go to the create panel and under Standard Primitives, you’ll see Cylindrus. Click on the button and then click+drag in viewport.

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Randomized Face-ID’s

December 11, 2013, 1:18 pm

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Have you ever wanted to randomize the face ID’s of an object based on elements, individual polygons, smoothing groups, or objects? Wait no longer. This modifier allows users to manipulate the face ID’s of an object in a non destructive way. Check out the images below where I demonstrate using this modifier to randomize the windows of a building.

Product Details

Randomized Face-ID’s v1.0
- Options: Element, Polygon, Object, Smoothing Group
- Min/Max Range for ID’s
- Seed value
- Compatible with any 3ds Max render engine
ex: VRay, MentalRay, Scanline, Maxwell….
- Compatible with 3ds Max 2012/2013/2014

Installation

To install just place the files in the downloaded file into your max plugins directory.
ex. (C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max #\plugins\)

How To Use

This tool is a modifier. To use you are required to have a mesh object selected and then in the modifier dropdown list select ‘RandomiseFaceIds’

Tweesher

January 13, 2014, 10:48 am

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Tweesher is a plugin for 3ds Max. This tool allows users to quickly and easily generator any number of meshes between any number of selected meshes. A tutorial will be posted later this week on how to use the tool. I wrote this tool to help generator napkins for an upcoming tutorial in 3D Creative Magazine. Feel free to check out the tool, it’s available for free to download.

To use just select any number of objects in the order you want the ‘in-between meshes’ to be created. One important note to make mention of is that the meshes all have to maintain the same vert count and vert order, just like a morph target requires.

Gamefomizer

January 23, 2014, 10:48 am

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Gamefomizer is a tool which returns the count for various vertex types which are used in game engines. The goal is to get as close to 100% as you can each each of the listed categories in order to make the model as optimized as possible. This tool allows you to see what areas have the potentional to be optimized.

Categories:
- Mesh Verts = Directly related to the actual poly count. To optimize check for unwelded verts.
- UV Texture Verts = The number of verts used in the unwrap of the model. To optimize reduce the number of seams.
- Smoothing Group Verts = To optimize reduce the number of sharp edges generated between smoothing groups.
- Color Vertices = Similar to Smoothing Groups. To optimize reduce the number of sharp edges.
- Material ID Verts = Make sure the faces which share the same Mat ID are grouped together.
- Two Sided Material Verts = This is directly related to Mat ID Verts/ In general, don’t use two sided materials if you don’t have to. The number shown for this is the total number of extra verts in the model caused by using two sided materials.

Optimization Techniques:
- Share seams across different categories. For example, if you change the Material ID on a group of faces, you can also change the Smoothing Group without affection the overall vert count. As a result this saves more memory in game engines.
- Reduce the number of seams. For example, don’t split your UV’s into a dozen tiny pieces, try to make a few larger pieces instead.
Thank you and enjoy the tool.

Labyrinth

February 17, 2014, 10:01 am

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Designed by John Martini & Developed by James Vecore

Labyrinth is a spline plugin for 3ds Max which allows users to create splines on any given object in 3ds Max. The knots which make up Labyrinth are automatically attached to the object’s their generated on. This feature gives users the ability to easily produce stunning effects. This video gives a general overview of the controls for the tool as well as various ways to use the tool in production. More videos to come soon. Below are time-stamps you can use to quickly navigate through the video to see specific effects.

Product Details

Compatible with 3ds Max 2012/2013/2014 (64bit only)

Installation

To install just place the files in the downloaded file into your max plugins directory.
ex. (C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max #\plugins\)

How To Use

This tool is a shape object. You can create this tool by going to the ‘Create’ panel in 3ds Max and then going to the shapes tab. From there you’ll find Labyrinth by changing the dropdownlist to ‘JokerMartini.

Feature Overview

In depth explanation of controls

Controls

• Location - Placement at which knots will be generated
• Order - Sorting method used to order the location points
• Origin Radar Sort – Forces the radar sorting methods to use the grid origin rather than the average position of the nodes in the list
• Reverse Order – Flips the order in which the points are ordered
• Smooth - Controls the knot interpolation for the base points
• # Splines – Controls the number of splines being generated. Each spline gets a unique seed value
• Range - Controls the number of points which will be used to generate a spline
• Start Range – Animatable
• End Range – Animatable
• Offset - Aniamtable and is used to move the spline along the generated points
• Loop - Determines whether the spline should loop through the points or not
• Surface Points – Overrides the number of points being generated on a surface. Usable when Location type ‘Surface’ is used.
• Draping - This generates a knot between each of the base points
• Smooth Draping – Controls the interpolation of the newly generated knots
• XYZ - These values control the positioning of the knots generated for draping

Roxify

March 14, 2014, 7:56 am

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Roxify is a geometry plugin which allows users to quickly create box or sphere shaped mesh made of quad only faces.
Additionally users can further deform the mesh using various deformation algorithms.

Installation

To install just copy the downloaded file into your max scripts startup directory.
ex. (C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2012\scripts\Startup\)

How To Use

Once 3ds Max is open, Just go to the create panel and under Standard Primitives, you’ll see Roxify. Click on the button and then click+drag in viewport.