Script

Grab Hierarchy

By Anubis · 2009-11-12

Version: 1.0
Version requirement: 3ds Max 8+
Date updated: 2009-11-12
Votes: 27
Homepage: http://project3d.narod.ru

Description

Selecting whole heirarchy by picking one belonging object.
Similar to Sergo's "Pick Hierarchy" script but simplified code.

Additional Info

Use CTRL & ALT keys to add/remove objects to/from current selection. Right mouse click to stop picking mode.

Attachments

GrabHierarchy.ms — GrabHierarchy.ms982 B

Tags: select, groups, hierarchy, object, multiple, anubis, pick

Comments (7)

MLB · 2012-02-28

Page Up - select ancestor

Page Down - select child

Wow,i've used Max for a long time, but this is the first time I see this.

Thanks, Anubis!

branch select

MLB · 2012-02-27

One more request.

It would be useful if it was possible to select not the whole hierarchy by picking one belonging object, but just a branch from a specified number of levels up.

I tried to modify your script, but failed miserably.

Hey MLB

Anubis · 2012-02-28

There is built-in commands for:

Page Up - select ancestor
Page Down - select child

Also can use Siblings, more details in the main help (F1):

Autodesk 3ds Max Help > Animation > Hierarchies and Kinematics > Hierarchies > Viewing and Selecting Hierarchies

And for branch childs - just double click your "root" node.

Cheers!

Thanks!

MLB · 2011-07-11

I really appreciate your rapid reply!

Thanks

igamaximus · 2011-09-18

a lot Anubis!!!!

Anubis · 2011-07-10

Hey MLB, Ok, not a problem. I think w'd be more clear to do this as separate script. [edit] Ok, its here, cheers!

only children

MLB · 2011-07-09

would it be possible to add an option to only select the children of the selected object? possibly by using SHIFT?