Chapter 5. Problem Solving with MEL Scripting
In this chapter you will learn
How MEL scripting fits into Maya as a whole.
That MEL scripts function mainly to build or modify Maya scenes.
What steps are necessary to plan a MEL script.
How to create a simple user interface in MEL.
How to create nodes in MEL.
How to add, set, and get custom attributes in MEL.
How to add connections between nodes in MEL.
How to create expression nodes in MEL.
MEL’s Role in Maya: Building Scenes
Throughout the examples in the last few chapters, we’ve explored how expression scripting fits into the process of building a Maya scene. We’ve also examined the differences between expression scripting and writing MEL scripts. Expressions are meant to be placed within a scene as DG ...
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