MAXScript for Advanced Users [With CDROM]

The Max SDK has gone some improvements since this book was written but the general idea is the same. This is book is an excellent book to start writing your own plug-ins for MAX. It's too bad that it's the only book out there with the SDK. I hope this author comes out with some more of these books.

I THINK THIS IS THE DEFINITIVE SOURCE FOR ANYONE WANTING TO GET EVERYTHING THEY CAN FROM THE LATEST VERSION OF MAX. I LOVED THE PRACTICE FILES IN THE CD ALSO..

Aimed at advanced users who need complete control over 3D Studio MAX, this manual teaches the black art of MAXScript writing. The last third of the book also covers the Software Developers Kit (SDK), which enables you to design your own plug-ins.If you have no programming experience then Mastering MAXScript was designed for you. Through over 11 chapters, which begin with a basic overview and conclude with a look at MAXScript extensions, you'll be able to gain unprecented control over MAX R3 and its previous versions. On the other hand, if you want to make the most out of the SDK you'll need knowledge of C++ (MAX' native language) and Win32 programming. Not for the fain-hearted.

since the dawn of maxscript there has little of no help for its aplication thus resulting in its use rating less than a chocolate firegaurd. But stop! now there is a book for us all, from beginner to advanced it teaches and informs in a clear and conciese language that at defies incomprehention. You are presented with over a dozen chapters tackling most areas of maxscript with cd content to back them up. The biggest secret of 3dsMax is its scripting language and the affect it WILL have of your day to day workflow, this book pulls the cat out of the bag by it's tail and swing it around like a weapon. 80)