FilePathFinder helps you with operations related to external files in your scene.
(eg. textures.IES files, pointcache files, Vray Proxies, MentalRay Proxies and other plug-ins that work with external links.)
It allows you to collect, sort, rename, relink your external files and search for missing assets.
Unlike some other scripts of its kind,
FilePathFinder
Differentiates Real Missing files and files with not correct paths.
(Identified in the Asset Tracking as Found.)
No need to search for such files.
Path to the such files are fixed for a single click.
Main Features:
Search for missing assets
Relinks external files
Collect external files
Rename the links by mask.
Possibility of sorting files to different folders depending on the filetype
The option to different method of operating with file depending on it’s type:
copying files of certain type or relinking to the existing location
Next functions are provided for the operations with files:
Searching on HDD for Missing* external files.
Collecting and sorting files to subfolders, depending on their type.
The option to fix the method of operating with file depending on it’s type:
copying files of certain type or relinking to the existing location.
Elaboration of xRef files in automatic mode.
Preferences
The option to set script’s operations when equal names of copied and existing files appear:
Do not copy file (change path to the existing one Keep old path)
Use the existing file in the folder (to change the link of the new file so, that it would use the existing file in the folder Set new path)
Copy and rename file (AutoRename)
Extend the dialog window with the reduced files’ images, information on size in pixels and bytes, date of creation and modification of each file.
The user will be given all the variations of actions, except for the user’s opportunity to rename, rewrite
or abort the script’s process manually Ask User)
When equal names of 3dsMax files appear, this menu will pop up, independently from script’s pre-settings.
Clearing Material Editor from the unused materials in manual or automatic modes while searching and collecting files.
The opportunity to create Backup for scenes.
Choosing objects by their connection with files; opening the groups which contain these objects, if needed.
Collecting textures, which contain indicated files, into Material Editor.
Quick and comfortable correction of files’ paths with the Found* status.
“File-Collector” menu
Renaming the links by mask (by part of file’s name)(Find&Replace)
Saving the settings for lights, which work with “les”, when paths have been reassigned.
Supporting standard for most Windows programs hotkeys: Ctrl+A (choose all), Ctrl+I (inversion), F2 (rename).
Sorting files in interface by name, path, type and status.
Carrying on the detailed log accordingly to files’ paths’ corrections (before or after the process of searching/collecting file)
Searching and removing of incorrect paths in User path (Incorrect network paths may considerably slow down the process of working with files).
Hotkeys::
ctrl + a:
ctrl + i:
F2:
F3:
F4:
F5:
F6:
select all
invert selection
Rename
Resolve All Paths
Edit file in your editor (eg. Photoshop)
Copy selected files to new location
Set Path
*Comment::
The terms Missing, Found and Ok are analogue of standard dialog of 3dxMax and Asset Tracking and have next meaning: Missing: The links to absent files in indicated path. Marked with light-crimson in script’s interface. Found :The links to absent files in indicated paths, but found by 3dxMax by one of paths registered in User Path. Marked with beige in script’s interface. Ok:Correct links to files. Marked with white in script’s interface.
More in detail the script is described in the help.
Also for acquaintance with a script you can download its demo-version.
Software environment requirements:
The script operates in next 3dsMax versions: 9Sp1+*, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. (32 and 64 bits) *Attention: in order to work in 3dsMax version 9 you need to load and install the free plugin Avguard MAXScript Extension Package.
Installation and generation of id-file:
Install.
Download archive with script.
Unpack archive on a hard disk
Start 3ds Max
In Maxscript menu choose «Run Script»
Choose FilePathFinder.mzp for installation.
Follow the instructions on screen.
Generate the identification file
In order to finish the installation process restart 3dsMax.
In menu Customize>> Customize User Interface>> Category>> Track choose the script and draw it to the Panel of Instruments.
Reception of License Key.
To generate a license file I need to get your identification file.
After Payment send identification file to e-mail: support@3d-kstudio.com.
License file will be sent to you within 48 hours.
Put License file to the folder with script FilePathFinder or
run script FilePathFinder_Registration.mse and press button “Apply Key File”.
Supporting standard for most Windows programs hotkeys
Image Preview for bitmaps
Collecting textures and materials which contain indicated files, into Material Editor
Friendly interface
FilepathFinder Light v2.4.38
Fixes issues with the cancel dialog in Max 2011 when collecting Asset Files
Fixes issues with cancelling the Collect Files operation
Fixed a bug with Vray SP5 and above where in the list of texture files were shown Render Output Files
Fixes the issues with collection the files without extensions
FilepathFinder Light v2.4.30
Fixes some minor issues
Some changes to limitations of Demo-version
The basic differences from the Medium-version:
No elaboration of xRef files in automatic mode
No asset file finding in automatic mode in xRef scenes
No collection and sorting of files to subfolders
No renaming of links by mask
FilepathFinder it is a power tool for working with asset files in 3ds Max.
With FilepathFinder you can easy create or use existing materials, merge 3dmodels and Proxy into your scene.
Also with this tool your can easy find, collect and sort asset files.
FilePathFinder help you quick select objects in your scene or find desired materials and textures and placed they to Material Editor.
3ds max 9SP1 32 bits and 64 bits
3ds max 2008 32 bits and 64 bits
3ds max 2009 32 bits and 64 bits
3ds max 2010 32 bits and 64 bits
3ds max 2011 32 bits and 64 bits
You can purchase FilePathFinder using a variety of payment methods through an online store.
After receiving the payment,
the full version of the script with the identification generator for your PC
will be sent to you by e-mail.
After you generate the identification code,
please send it to the creator by e-mail: support@3d-kstudio.com.
You will get the key license during 24 hours.
Please put it to the folder containing the FilePathFinder script.
Comment.
In order to avoid misunderstandings, please
send the letter from your permanent e-mail box.
Please put “FilePathFinder” as a subject of your e-mails. Attention! For script’s work the presence of acting network adapter is required.
Note: FilePathFinder are compatible with 3ds max 9SP1 and above(32 bits and 64 bits).( see more)
The information on licensing:
In case of license malfunction and errors (which can be caused by break motheboard or network adapter)
you are free to address the developer at any time by sending your request for a new *.key file to the
e-mail support@3d-kstudio.com.
However, in case of total replacement of a PC by a new one new license is not provided more often than once in half a year.
The new version of FilePathFinder Pro in development!
Update will be free!
Alfa version of FilePathFinder Pro.
v.2.7.78 alfa – Updated January 11 2009
The new version coming soon.
-DotNet interface.
-Image preview list and other.
You can purchase FilePathFinder using a variety of payment methods through an online store.
After receiving the payment,
the full version of the script with the identification generator for your PC
will be sent to you by e-mail.
After you generate the identification code,
please send it to the creator by e-mail: support@3d-kstudio.com.
You will get the key license during 24 hours.
Please put it to the folder containing the FilePathFinder script.
Comment.
In order to avoid misunderstandings, please
send the letter from your permanent e-mail box.
Please put “FilePathFinder” as a subject of your e-mails. Attention!
For script’s work the presence of acting network adapter is required.
The information on licensing:
In case of license malfunction and errors (which can be caused by break motheboard or network adapter)
you are free to address the developer at any time by sending your request for a new *.key file to the
e-mail support@3d-kstudio.com.
However, in case of total replacement of a PC by a new one new license is not provided more often than once in half a year.
You can purchase FilePathFinder using a variety of payment methods through an online store.
After payment, generate and send the identification file to the creator by e-mail: support@3d-kstudio.com Note:See instruction below
You will get the key license during 48 hours.
Comment.
In order to avoid misunderstandings, please
send the letter from your permanent e-mail box.
Please put “FilePathFinder” as a subject of your e-mails.
Attention!
For script’s work the presence of acting network adapter is required.
Try the demo before buy, to see if the FilePathFinder works in your currently system.
FilePathFinder are compatible with 3ds max 9Sp1+*, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. (32 and 64 bits) *Attention: in order to work in 3dsMax version 9 you need to load and install the free plugin Avguard MAXScript Extension Package. Note:Please use latest updates for your version of 3ds max Updates & Service Packs page
The information on licensing:
In case of license malfunction and errors (which can be caused by break motheboard or network adapter)
you are free to address the developer at any time by sending your request for a new *.key file to the
e-mail support@3d-kstudio.com.
However, in case of total replacement of a PC by a new one new license is not provided more often than once in half a year.
Installation and generation of id-file:
Install.
Download archive with script.
Unpack archive on a hard disk
Start 3ds Max
Drag FilePathFinder.mzp into the viewport
Follow the instructions on screen.
Generate the identification file
In order to finish the installation process restart 3dsMax.
In menu Customize>> Customize User Interface>> Category>> Track choose the script and draw it to the Panel of Instruments.
Reception of License Key. To generate a license file I need to get your identification file.
After Payment send identification file to e-mail: support@3d-kstudio.com.
License file will be sent to you within 48 hours.
Put License file to the folder with script FilePathFinder Pro or
run script FilePathFinder_Registration.mse and press button “Apply Key File”.
Contact me for additional information if you would like to use Webmoney Transfer for purchasing.
Available considerable discount at purchase FilePathFinder Pro through Webmoney Transfer.
FilePathFinder, created by Alexander Kramer.
E-mail: support@3d-kstudio.com; 3dkstudio@gmail.com
Used FilePathFinder algorithm allows to work even with the plugins
that the developer never even heard.
A list of tested with FilePathFinder
Objects, Materials, Modifiers, Atmospheric Effects, Lights.
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