AV Layers Manager

AV Layers Manager for 3ds Max - Free Script by Arrows Visuals

Description

Simplify and streamline your 3ds Max workflow with the AV Layers Manager, a powerful and easy-to-use script designed by Rammah Khalid from Arrows Visuals. This free tool helps you organize your architectural visualization projects efficiently by creating and managing layers based on predefined categories. With AV Layer Manager, you can keep your scenes tidy and enhance your productivity.

Features

- Automatic Layer Creation: Instantly create layers for various categories including Imported Geometry, Non-Geometric (Non-Geo), Buildings, Interiors, Terrain, and Proxy objects with a single click.

- Layer Management: Easily add, remove, and modify layers to keep your scene organized.

- Color-Coded Layers: Each category is assigned a unique color to quickly identify and differentiate layers.

- Random Inspirational Quotes: Get inspired with a random quote every time you open the script.

Layer Categories

- Imported: Manage all imported models and files, including Revit, Rhino, SketchUp, and DWG formats.

- Non-Geo: Organize non-geometric elements such as cameras, lights (day and night), and helpers.

- Buildings: Structure your building components including walls, slabs, glass, frames, and more.

- Interiors: Keep your interior elements like ceilings, floors, walls, and furniture neatly organized.

- Terrain: Efficiently manage terrain-related elements including roads, paving, grass, and distant terrain.

- Proxy: Handle proxy objects like curtains, furniture, plants, trees, people, and cars to optimize your scene.

How to Use

1. Create Layers: Use the 'Create All Layers' button to generate all default layers or choose specific categories to create layers as needed.

2. Modify Layers: Easily remove empty layers, apply wire colors by layer, and add selected objects to the active layer.

3. Layer Explorer: Toggle the Layer Explorer to manage and view layers within 3ds Max.

Installation

1. Download the AV Layer Manager script from [Gumroad].

2. Open 3ds Max and run the script (Drag And Drop inside max viewport).

3. Access the script from the 'Arrows Visuals' category under Toolbar in Customize user Interface menu or by pressing X and search for AV LayersM

ChangeLog

Update v1.4 (2024.07.07)

New Features:

• Dynamic Layer Creation:
  • Added functionality to create, toggle visibility, and remove empty layers for specific categories with left, right, and shift+left click options respectively.
• Hide By Category:
  • New rollout added to hide/unhide objects based on categories such as Lights, Geometry, Shapes, Cameras, Proxies, Forest Pack, and RailClone.
• Proxy Display Options:
  • New rollout for enhanced control over displaying proxies, with support for V-Ray and Corona, offering various preview types like Bounding Box, Edges, Faces, Point Cloud, and Full Mesh.

Improvements:

• Resizing Capabilities:
  • UI elements are now auto-layout responsive to window resizing.
• Error Handling:
  • Improved error handling during layer creation to provide feedback on failures.
• Code Optimization:
  • Functions for layer operations (create, toggle visibility, remove) refactored for better readability and maintainability.

Bug Fixes:

• Fixed incorrect variable references and ensured proper layer creation and color assignments.