VastPark developer zone

Hi Ben,

Until recently MaxIMML was only available to enterprise customers.

The decision has been made to make this version of MaxIMML available to the public, and it can be downloaded from the MaxIMML page of the wiki:

http://www.vastpark.org/wiki/vp/MaxIMML

Jeremy

Hi Jeremy,

I installed the MAX IMML plugin and I could access that within 3dsmax. I created some basic premitives (Box, cone etc) and saved it as IMML. But, when I opened the IMML file it's not showing any of the primitives which I have made in 3dsmax. Please see the code below.

<IMML Name="Basic Primitives" GlobalIllumination="#000000" xmlns="http://schemas.vastpark.com/2007/imml/">
</IMML>

Kindly guide me on this.

Thanks
Ben

Hi Ben,

The MaxIMML exporter only exports objects which are selected, and of a supported type. Therefore you will need to select the prims before pressing the "CREATE IMML" button.

Let me know if you still encounter problems.

Jeremy

Hi Jeremy,

I have done that, but still am facing the same issue.

Ben

Hi Ben,

Sounds like you may have uncovered a bug! Unfortunately I've been unable to replicate it on my end. If possible, to help me track down what the issue could be, could you please outline:

1. What version of Max you are using.
2. What objects you're attempting to export.
3. What your settings are in the exporter dialog box.

This should help me track down and resolve the problem.

Thanks

Jeremy

Hi Jeremy,

1. I am using 3dsmax 2009.

2. Created box, cone and a free cam, after that selected all the objects including camera.

3. Please see the attached image for Max IMML panel settings.

IMML code which I got is as follows.

<IMML Name="Test" Camera="Camera01" GlobalIllumination="#000000" xmlns="http://schemas.vastpark.com/2007/imml/">
<Camera Name="Camera01" Enabled="False" FOV="45.0" ChaseDamping="60" ChaseStiffness="100" ChaseMass="5" Projection="Perspective" Rotation="0.523599,0.785398,0.0" Position="-153.093,125.0,-153.093"/>
</IMML>

Thanks

Ben

Hi Ben,

Thanks, the screenshot helped to identify the problem.

MaxIMML does not support standard 3ds Max primitives, as it uses its own VastPark primitives which include the properties available in the Creator for primitive elements.

The VastPark Primitives can be found under Geometry - VastPark within the Create Command Panel.

Portals are also available as a helper object, which can be found under Helpers - VastPark within the Create Command Panel.

Jeremy

Hi Jeremy,

Its working now and it's a new information for me.

Ok, so it means I can't export Polygon models from 3dsmax to IMML using this plugin. I can only convert the default VastPark primitives. Am I right?

Jeremy you are great and thank you for your valuable assistance.

Ben

Hi Ben,

Ben John wrote:

Its working now and it's a new information for me.

Great to hear!

Ben John wrote:

Ok, so it means I can't export Polygon models from 3dsmax to IMML using this plugin. I can only convert the default VastPark primitives. Am I right?

That's correct. A new version of MaxIMML is under development, which supports the export of models and also preserves the hierarchy. However I'm afraid I don't have an ETA on its release at this point in time.

Ben John wrote:

Jeremy you are great and thank you for your valuable assistance.

You're very welcome!

Jeremy

Hi Guys,
I've installed the latest version of the IMML plugin for 3DMax, then read this topic.
Has there been an update to the plugin since this post, allowing for all scene elements to be transfered via IMML?
This would certainly remove one extra element of the workflow, if the whole scene could be exported this way.

Hi Andrew, apologies for the delay in getting back to you.

Andrew Chapman wrote:

Has there been an update to the plugin since this post, allowing for all scene elements to be transfered via IMML?

This plugin is under development, with more resources being devoted to it in the very near future. Currently the earliest release date would be towards the end of the calendar year.

If you're interested, I can get in touch with you once a closed beta becomes available should you wish to be involved in some of the final testing stages?

Jeremy

Thank you, I would like to be involved in anything that reduces the workflow.
Exporting a whole scene straight into the scene manager is something I used to do previously with another platform (which is no longer developed), so I miss the ease in which it is done.

I, like many others I'm sure, would be interested to know what is on the list/roadmap for inclusion with the imml export.