FX Panel represents a set of prepared to work tools. Allows you to save time when creating the basic elements of the scene. The main task in writing the script was to frequently used tools that require excessive movements (for example: the inclusion of atmospheric shadows, etc.) were always to hand.

Instrucions:

Modify Selection Group works when an object\objects was\were selected. ModifyTab - show setting and modifiers panel. CenterPivot - set pivot of selected objects to center.

FluidsGroup. FFX - create FumeFX container (plugin must be installed).

AtmosphereGroup. Volumetrics - show atmosphere parameters.

Particles Group. PFS (PF Source), TP (Thinking Particles *must be installed), PArr (Particle Array), Pclo (Particle Cloud).

Forces Group. Wnd (Wind), Grv (Gravity), Drg (Drag), Vrt (Vortex).

FX Light Group. FXOmni (omni light with raytraced shadows and with atmosphere shadows on), FXSpot (Spot light with raytraced shadows and with atmosphere shadows on), FXDirect (Spot light with raytraced shadows and with atmosphere shadows on).

Scripting Group. New (New script), Run (Run Script), Open (Open script).

 

Build 1.0.1 Updates:

1. PFS - viewport quantity 100% by default

2. Added helpers.

3. FumeFX creates by drag'n'drop.

Build 1.0.2 Updates:

1. All added tools are selected after creation

2. PFSource viewport quantity fixed

3. UI icon added.

 

Instalation:

A. Run FXPanel Installer.

B. Choose your 3DMax root directory. 

C. Install

1. Select "Customize"->"Customize User Interface"

2. Choose "MKorovyansky" in Toolbars category.

3. Click on FXP icon and drop into a tools panel.

4. Enjoy!

Download FX Panel.