topic Re: [Reference Coordinate System] Script to make 'World' default? in 3ds Max Forum

[Reference Coordinate System] Script to make 'World' default?

skyd7 — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 21:30:18 GMT

Hi, I rarely (if ever) use "View". It really bugs me having to change it every time I select an object. I did used to have a script years ago, but have since lost it. Is there a way to change the default now, and/or a script?

Many thanks.

Re: [Reference Coordinate System] Script to make 'World' default?

MartinBeh — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:22:52 GMT

Make sure all tools use the same coord sys:

Customize > Preferences > General > Ref. Coord. System > Constant = on

Then run this line of code to change to world coord:

toolMode.coordsys #world

That line could be placed in a startup script, e.g. by placing it in a file called startup.ms which is stored in ""C:\Users\<yourUserName>\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2025 - 64bit\ENU\scripts", for example.

Re: [Reference Coordinate System] Script to make 'World' default?

skyd7 — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:30:34 GMT

Super- thank you!