Python script for level editing in Maya

These are three Python scripts for Maya which work together to add simple level editor like features to Maya. I created these to learn more about authoring Python scripts for Maya and also to work as useful tools for my students at The Game Assembly.

 

Highlight Features

  • Batch importing of Collada files
  • Filter out collada files on import based on user defined string
  • Automatically adds a custom attribute on imported objects which holds the file path for where the file is located. This is formated as a relative path.
  • Add extra custom attributes to imported objects
  • Set global attribute values to the imported objects custom attributes. This is done by custom namespaces based on the collada file names.
  • Set unique attribute values on specific objects
  • Export all object data (positions, rotations, scale, etc.) to external file, including the custom attributes the user has defined.

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Showcase Video

All of the models and textures show in the video are created by the student group “Seldom Seen Games” for their project “Astro Droids