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juan wrote:New feature that allows users to change the default values of the parameters of the plugin (details in the manual)

Juan, I did not find anything in the manual.
Tried to change values in swmx.pref file but it doesn't work for me.

Hi Pierre,

Sorry, I just have noticed that the manual included in the packaging has not been properly updated. We will fix it inmediately. Anyway I enclose here the section regarding swmx.pref file in the manual:

Default values:
It is possible to change the default values of the parameters that are displayed when the
Maxwell property manager is opened. Inside the zip file that contains the plugin there is another
file named swmx.pref. It is necessary to copy this file to the Maxwell application folder (where
mxcl.exe is located). This file can be edited with any text editor to change the default
parameters. It is strongly recommended to backup the original swmx.pref provided with the
installation to restore it if necessary.mediately. I enclose

I am pretty sure that it is not working because the file should be placed in the Maxwell installation folder (in the same folder of mxcl.exe)

Kind regards,

Juan

Thanks Juan,
swmx.pref file was not in the same directory as mxcl.exe
Now it's working.
Thanks again

You are welcome Pierre, I am glad it works.

Juan

Juan,
Sky settings don't work.
Also do you think it would be possible to add default material that would be loaded when you open maxwell plug-in in SW.
It could be something like this in swmx.pref file :
Materials:
c:\path\MyFavouriteMaterial1.mxm
c:\path\MyFavouriteMaterial2.mxm
c:\path\MyFavouriteMaterial3.mxm
etc...
This is just an idea that would help improving workflow.

Juan ?
What do you think ?...impossible ?...difficult ?...useless ?...we'll get an update tomorrow ?...

Hi Pierre,

Yes, it might be possible for the next update

Juan

Thanks Juan.