Maya Python and MEL Script Reel

These are few custom scripts to speed up my work and the techniques behind my rigs.

Downloads:-

      skintransferbetweentwojnt-for-maya

     re-connect-corresponding-attribute-for-maya

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Maya Shelf Button

Maya Shelf Button to do two operation.

One can echo the command of an operation in script editor and pull it to the shelf. The same button can be used to execute the opposite of the same operation by double clicking or what ever one feel like.

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Maya Search and Replace Names

Maya Search and Replace Names

Many of use do not use the option to remove prefix with native Maya Modify>Search and Replace Option, because it gives us

 "// Error: file: C:/Program Files/Autodesk/Maya2016/scripts/others/performSearchReplaceNames.mel line 295: Must enter a valid search and replace string."

So, here is the trick

Use any Special keys or Punctuation.

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Maya Blend Smooth Skinning Method

Maya Dual Quaternion Paint Weight

The areas painted with DQ weight helps in preserving the volume on knees, elbow, knuckle, etc. overriding the classic linear skin values. 

Give a value of 0.2 DQ weight to the whole body, will help as a whole with good deformation.

 Paint the rigid area, where volume has to be maintained with greater value of DQ weight.

Note: stretchy set up of the rig has to be on translate of the aim axis and not on the scale to avoid weird deformation.

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Maya Changing Pivot of controls

Maya Pivot shift of control for Prop

This will be useful to shift the pivot of props controls like weapons, sticks, plates, etc. for animation purpose keeping point of contact in mind.

Create a Null group under ctl_Stick and parentConstraint grp_ctl_StickPivot, to move the pivot control along with the ctl_stick.

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