How to access the WorkingPivot in Python?

[Tupaia]

Hello!

I have zero max script experience, but some with Python, from other 3d applications.

My goal is to write a simple Python script that activates the WorkingPivot and auto-aligns it to the Transform Gizmo, among other things.

Im max script, this activates the WP:

WorkingPivot.EditMode = true

However, I can't figure how to do the same in Python, not counting this:

MaxPlus.Core.EvalMAXScript("WorkingPivot.EditMode = true")

What's the 'clean' way of accessing Max' core interface functionality?

Thanks a lot!

[Swordslayer · Accepted solution]

I'd use the pymxs.runtime MAXScript engine wrapper. For example, the sample of activating the working pivot mode you used would be:

pymxs.runtime.workingPivot.editMode = True

[Tupaia]

That's clean enough for me!

Thank you, Sir! 😃

[denisT.MaxDoctor]

i don't mess with Max Python, but it should be an API solution as well, where c++ is:

void SetWorkingPivotUseMode(BOOL use)
{
	IWorkingPivot* pvi = (IWorkingPivot*)(GetCOREInterface(IWORKINGPIVOT_INTERFACE));
	pvi->SetUseMode(use);
}