Version: 1.0.6
If you have several animations in 1 file and want a quick way to switch between them, this script might be useful for you.
TimeLine Control lets you create a list of named time ranges. Also add, remove, rename and sort items in this list. List is stored in INI and automatically loaded on next opening of your max file.
Docks above max timeline for quick and easy access.

Yes. There is a few similar scripts for same general purpose. Some are pretty complex. TimeLine Control is simple yet powerful and I didn't saw same fancy sorting options anywhere ;)
Script
TimeLine Control
By dimwalker · 2012-06-02
- Version
- 1.0.6
- Version requirement
- 1.0.2 - max 9-2013, 1.0.3 - max 2009-2013, 1.0.4-6 max ?-2014
- Date updated
- 2015-10-13
- Votes
- 5
- Download
- Download
Description
Additional Info
Attachments
- timeline_control_v1.0.6.ms — timeline_control_v1.0.6.ms19 KB
- timeline_control_v1.0.5.ms — timeline_control_v1.0.5.ms17 KB
- timeline_control_v1.0.4.ms — timeline_control_v1.0.4.ms15 KB
- timeline_control_v1.0.3.ms — timeline_control_v1.0.3.ms13 KB
- timeline_control_v1.0.2.ms — timeline_control_v1.0.2.ms10.0 KB
- timeline_control_v1.0.1.ms — timeline_control_v1.0.1.ms9.9 KB
- timeline_control_v1.0.4.gif — timeline_control_v1.0.4.gif7.6 KB
Tags: Animation, timeline, timeslider, time range
Comments (13)
Great utility - Many thnx
mpowers10000 · 2020-09-11
How did I not find this .ms before? Thank you
vitalquaD · 2013-07-18
It seems in max 2014 it doesn't work properly. I can't switch between ranges. Also I got an error with "5 - sort list by range names". -- Type error: items: requires Array, got: OK <<
It would be great to have this kind of script working.
v.1.0.4
dimwalker · 2014-06-07
vitalquaD:
Max 2014 has a weird bug - after dialog is registered, dropdownlist stops generating 'change' events.
Should work now.
blackfoxeye:
Done, with a little bonus 8)
Loop Checkbox
blackfoxeye · 2013-07-16
It would be great if you can add one Loop CheckBox similar to time configuration/playback setting.
Bug
bobbaratheon · 2013-04-02
I love your script ! thanks a lot for your work !
I have a problem tho, since last version v1.0.3 when i have too many animations the script crashes, i have some errors with the camera position
So i have to use and older version of the script. I use the v1.0.2 that i have tweaked with the large bar and the long list of animations (like in v1.0.3
Looks awesome
ramon_calavera · 2013-03-16
Thaks so much
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horo · 2012-10-04
works like a charm, thx alot :)
W DIGITAL · 2012-09-27
would be great if it can load camera in viewport with the timerange associated to it!
dimwalker · 2012-09-29
Made a few tests and I'm pretty sure I can add this. Though it will only work in perspective view due to maxscript limitations, also it won't work in older versions (prior to 2008-2010).
As for the bug in 2011-2013 versions, I think I got it. Gonna update the script after some testing.
dimwalker · 2012-10-09
done
yuriythebest · 2012-09-21
Hi! this is great but as above, once I reload the scene (3ds max 2013) it doesn't load the stuff you did
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horo · 2012-09-14
awesome script : ]
but sadly the ini file is not working for me in 3dsmax 2011/2012
once u load the same file again its all gone : (
+1
barigazy · 2012-07-16
Great script.Very useful.