Complete Maya programming : an extensive guide to MEL and the C++ API /
Gould, David A. D.,
Complete Maya programming : an extensive guide to MEL and the C++ API / Complete Maya programming : An extensive guide to M.E.L. and the C++ M.E.L.A.P.I. David A.D. Gould. - xxi, 503 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - Morgan Kaufmann series in computer graphics and geometric modeling . - Morgan Kaufmann series in computer graphics and geometric modeling. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction. Maya's Programmability. Programming Interfaces -- Fundamental Maya Concepts. Maya Architecture. The Dependency Graph -- MEL. Introduction. The MEL Programming Language. Scripting. Objects. Animation. Graphical User Interfaces. Expressions -- C++ API. Introduction. Fundamental Concepts. Developing Plugins. Commands. Nodes. Locators. Manipulators. Deformers. Advanced C++ API. MEL for C Programmers. 1. 1.1. 1.2. 2. 2.1. 2.2. 3. 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. 3.5. 3.6. 3.7. 4. 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. 4.5. 4.6. 4.7. 4.8. 4.9. B.
" Learning Maya, the world’s leading 3D animation and effects package, is a challenge, especially for those who want to master Maya’s versatile programming features in addition to its built-in tools. Finally, here is a practical, step-by-step guide that shows how to use Maya to its fullest potential, beginning with the basics. Readers of Complete Maya Programming will first gain a thorough understanding of Maya’s inner workings, and then learn how to customize and extend Maya with scripts and plugins that take control and productivity to new levels. Users new to programming can apply Maya’s easy scripting language MEL (Maya Embedded Language), while more advanced users can work with the C++ API (Application Progamming Interface). Both a fundamental tutorial for Maya beginners and a solid reference for experienced developers, Complete Maya Programming is every user’s guide to Maya mastery. * Provides a multitude of real-world examples illustrating applications of Maya programming. * Works with Maya 5. * Demonstrates how to use MEL to control Maya, customize its interface, automate procedures, and more * Details how to use the C++ API to modify Maya functionality and develop tools and features to meet any need * Explains when to use MEL, when to use the C++ API, and how to use them together * Ideal for technical directors, developers, or anyone wishing to to master Maya"--Publisher description.
1558608354 9781558608351
2002111021
Maya (Computer file)
Computer animation.
Computer graphics.
Three-dimensional display systems
C++ (Computer program language)
TR897.7 / .G68 2002
006.696
Complete Maya programming : an extensive guide to MEL and the C++ API / Complete Maya programming : An extensive guide to M.E.L. and the C++ M.E.L.A.P.I. David A.D. Gould. - xxi, 503 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. - Morgan Kaufmann series in computer graphics and geometric modeling . - Morgan Kaufmann series in computer graphics and geometric modeling. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction. Maya's Programmability. Programming Interfaces -- Fundamental Maya Concepts. Maya Architecture. The Dependency Graph -- MEL. Introduction. The MEL Programming Language. Scripting. Objects. Animation. Graphical User Interfaces. Expressions -- C++ API. Introduction. Fundamental Concepts. Developing Plugins. Commands. Nodes. Locators. Manipulators. Deformers. Advanced C++ API. MEL for C Programmers. 1. 1.1. 1.2. 2. 2.1. 2.2. 3. 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. 3.5. 3.6. 3.7. 4. 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 4.4. 4.5. 4.6. 4.7. 4.8. 4.9. B.
" Learning Maya, the world’s leading 3D animation and effects package, is a challenge, especially for those who want to master Maya’s versatile programming features in addition to its built-in tools. Finally, here is a practical, step-by-step guide that shows how to use Maya to its fullest potential, beginning with the basics. Readers of Complete Maya Programming will first gain a thorough understanding of Maya’s inner workings, and then learn how to customize and extend Maya with scripts and plugins that take control and productivity to new levels. Users new to programming can apply Maya’s easy scripting language MEL (Maya Embedded Language), while more advanced users can work with the C++ API (Application Progamming Interface). Both a fundamental tutorial for Maya beginners and a solid reference for experienced developers, Complete Maya Programming is every user’s guide to Maya mastery. * Provides a multitude of real-world examples illustrating applications of Maya programming. * Works with Maya 5. * Demonstrates how to use MEL to control Maya, customize its interface, automate procedures, and more * Details how to use the C++ API to modify Maya functionality and develop tools and features to meet any need * Explains when to use MEL, when to use the C++ API, and how to use them together * Ideal for technical directors, developers, or anyone wishing to to master Maya"--Publisher description.
1558608354 9781558608351
2002111021
Maya (Computer file)
Computer animation.
Computer graphics.
Three-dimensional display systems
C++ (Computer program language)
TR897.7 / .G68 2002
006.696