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ScreenLock Reference

By rode3d · 2024-11-19

Version
1.01
Version requirement
2015+
Date updated
2024-11-26
Votes
2
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Description

ScreenLock Reference 3ds Max Script

Description

ScreenLock Reference 3ds Max script helps you simplify modeling and projection tasks by locking reference images directly to your camera view.

This handy tool places an image in the foreground, between the camera and your scene, acting as a transparent overlay to guide your work.

Whether you're modeling objects, aligning scenes for video mapping, or working on architectural layouts, this tool ensures smooth and accurate workflows.

Features

  • Adds a modifier to the selected camera with special controls to load and manage the reference image.
  • Loads images in any 3ds Max-supported format with automatic transparency handling (from alpha channel).
  • The image can be tied to the reference plane (object-space mapping) or projected from the camera (world-space mapping).
  • Custom settings to adjust image scale, position and general transparency.
  • Easily toggle the reference image visibility.

Additional Info

v1.01 Added checkbutton to Lock / Unlock Ref. Plane, so you can manually manipulate the reference plane if you need to. 

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Tags: reference image, screen overlay, foreground reference, transparent reference, guide image, video mapping, camera-locked images