[ishook]

I remember reading somewhere that you could use code in the paths for mxs and mxi files and would fill in the info based on the code. For example Scene_%CameraName.mxi would add in whatever camera you shot with. I can't find the list of commands though and I scanned the manual. Anybody know what I'm talking about about?

[Mihai]

Currently you have the following output macros (from the release notes in the customer download area):

Output paths now support macros. It is possible to insert macros in the image and MXI paths and the macros will be replaced with their real values when rendering.
The following macros are currently supported:

* %scene%: the name of the MXS file will be included in the final image file name
* %scenepath%: the full path of the MXS file will be included in the final image file name
* %camera%: the name of the active camera will be included in the final image file name
* %date%: the date the render was launched will be included in the final image file name in yyyy.mm.dd format
* %time%: the time the render was launched will be included in the final image file name in hh.mm format
* %temp%: the full path of the temp folder of the OS will be included in the final image file name
* %width%: the horizontal resolution value will be included in the final image file name
* %height%: the vertical resolution value will be included in the final image file name
* %resolution%: the current resolution will be included in the final image file name
* %colorspace%: the current color space will be included in the final image file name

[ishook]

Thank you Mihai

[ishook]

I tried an output path for C:\Test_%scene%.mxs and C:\Test_%scene%.tga and it resulted in files with that exact name (they included the % sign). I'm using 3dsmax 2010 and maxwell 2. Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks!

[Mihai]

you have 2.0.3 installed and the latest Max plugin? Try opening the mxs in Studio and writing the output paths there.

[ishook]

I have the latest install (2.0.30) . I think that it just doesn't work with this max plugin version. I'd try studio later. I don't use it so I'm pretty rusty in it. If you happen to get a chance to test it out with the max 2010 plugin, let me know.

Thanks!
Ian