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Mel 101: Fundamentals

...with Kevin Mannens

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Mel 101 Fundamentals: Mel Programming Techniques I

Kevin Mannens introduces the rich possibilities of Maya's Embedded Language. Kevin creates a well-structured foundation for Maya's scripting language. Through an in-depth look at what goes on under Maya's hood, he leads you to a firm understanding of commands, syntax and procedures. Based on real-life production examples of MEL scripts, the second disc of this set delves right into advanced scripting methods. By carefully dissecting every line of code in an existing script, you will learn about each command, Kevin's scripting workflows, tricks and common pitfalls.

Topics covered

Script Editor

External Editors

Variables

Data Types

Conditionals

Loops

Procedures

Top Down Design

FormLayout

PopUpMenu/MenuItem

ListConnections

PromptDialog

StringArrayRemove

GetPanel/ModelPanel

CameraView

ScriptJob

Chapter titles for Disc 1

01: Introduction

02: What Is MEL and What Can I Do with It?

03: Looking at Maya with Different Eyes

04: Using MEL Commands

05: Variables and Data Types

06: Conditional Statements

07: Looping Statements

08: Procedures

09: Strategies for Designing MEL Scripts

10: Environment Variables and userSetup.mel

(about 120 minutes)

Mel 101 Fundamentals: Mel Programming Techniques II

Topics covered on Disc 2

01: Top Down Design of km_bookmark Manager

02: Creating a UI with form Layout

03: Populating Cameras & Bookmark

04: Renaming Elements in the TSL

05: Remaining RMB-functionality of Camera TSL

06: look Through Bookmark & delete Bookmark

07: Copying Bookmarks

08: The "Add Bookmark" Button

09: Adding New Cameras with script Job

10: The Help Window

(about 120 minutes)

This video was added to our catalog on January 01, 2000 in Digital Art - 3D::Maya.

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