Gims Assistant

This is a script designed to enhance the workflow for GIMS in 3ds Max.

Installation

1. Navigate to your scripts folder, typically located at "C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2016\scripts\Startup".
2. Drag and drop the "gims_helper.ms" file into the Startup folder.
3. Launch 3ds Max.
4. To access the Gims Assistant, open the Utilities tab and click on "Open Gims Helper".

Model Tools

• "Create Gta Model": Applies the mesh modifier to the selected geometry and parents it under an EGIMS_V_Model. Multiple selections can be treated as individual items or a single entity.
• "Static Collision": If checked, creates a separate EGIMS_V_Collision_Composite, duplicates the item, parents it to the composite, and applies the appropriate modifier.
• "Embedded Collision": If checked, creates a child EGIMS_V_Collision_Composite under the model, duplicates the item, parents it to the composite, and applies the appropriate modifier.
• "Model Name": Assigns the specified name to the model.

Collision Tools

• "Create Gta Collision": Creates an EGIMS_V_Collision_Composite, applies the necessary modifier, and parents it under the composite.
• "Set Collision Flags": Sets common collision flags: MAP ANIMAL, MAP COVER, MAP DYNAMIC, MAP VEHICLE, MAP WEAPON.
• "Composite Name": Assigns the specified name to the composite.

Shader Tools

• "Set All Shaders": Assigns the selected shader from the dropdown menu to all materials of the chosen model(s).

Vertex Tools

• "Paint Vertices": Assigns the selected color from the color box to every selected vertex.

Future Ideas

1. Automatically assign collision materials based on object names (e.g., "grass" objects receive a grass material).
2. Allow users to customize shaders, flags, default model/composite names in dropdowns and textboxes.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Vetchems.