This Maya tool implements a selection growth algorithm based on the angle between polygon normals. Starting from an initial selection, it recursively adds adjacent faces as long as the shared edge angle falls within a user-defined threshold. It provides functionality similar to the “Select by Angle” tool found in 3ds Max Features Video Setup Installation…

This utility allows for the selection of mesh components based on their “Edge Angle” – the angle between the normals of two polygons sharing a common edge. Built to streamline the selection of hard edges, mechanical seams, or specific geometric features, the tool is written using the Maya Python API to ensure high performance on…

The Fly Tool brings game-engine style navigation to Maya, allowing for first-person scene exploration. This is a dedicated flight mode that lets you move freely through 3D space. Using the familiar WASD layout and mouse-look, it provides a fluid way to navigate large-scale environments or complex level layouts that are otherwise difficult to manage with…

FX Outliner is an enhanced version of the standard Maya Outliner, designed to provide a more flexible and efficient scene management workflow. Technically, it embeds the native Outliner panel into a custom UI wrapper, extending its functionality with powerful integrated search tools, advanced filtering, customizable selection behaviors, and the ability to be extended with custom…

PrefSaver streamlines the process of preserving various UI component states – such as control values, selected items, tree collapse states, active tabs, etc. – by serializing them to different destinations. Designed for both standalone applications and Maya-integrated tools, it supports multiple serialization formats including binary, JSON, and Maya optionVars. Features Usage 1. Create Serializer 2.…

Renamer is a utility for batch-renaming selected nodes. It is designed to handle hierarchical renaming by managing object dependencies, which prevents the common “No object matches name” errors that occur when a parent node is renamed before its children. Renaming Modes Shape Processing Setup Installation Renamer is part of the FX Python Tools library. Download…

A lightweight utility for precisely reorienting local rotation axes. Instead of fighting with Maya’s native rotation tools, you can define a new orientation by simply picking three points in world space. Usage Optional: Use Manual Orient to generate a tripod gizmo, allowing you to fine-tune the orientation by hand. Video Setup Installation Reorient is part…

An enhanced recursive reloader for Python development. This utility recursively reloads a target module and all its internal dependencies, ensuring that deep code changes are reflected immediately without having to restart your interpreter or application session. Usage Arguments module – The starting module for the recursive reload. remapping – Enable this if you use from…

A robust search utility designed for speed and clarity. It provides a clean, Qt-based table view for results and can be easily extended with custom search types to fit specific workflows Features Interface On the right side, you can toggle specific Search Type buttons. When active, if a search type returns any matches, a corresponding…

Spark is a unified command launcher that allows you to search and execute Maya MEL commands, Maya Runtime commands, and your own custom tools from a single, streamlined interface. It minimizes menu-diving by bringing all your essential actions into a searchable HUD. Features Video Usage Upon launching Spark, you are presented with your five most…

Texture Manager is a scene analysis tool that tracks and manages every texture in your Maya scene. It provides a central table showing which textures exist on disk, their file paths, and whether they are currently assigned to geometry. It allows you to bulk-copy, move, or retarget textures to new locations while optionally preserving folder…

Transform Randomizer allows you to quickly inject variety into your scene by randomizing the Translate, Rotate, and Scale attributes of selected objects. It is particularly useful for breaking up the “perfect” look of duplicated assets, such as scattered debris, foliage, or architectural elements, by providing fine-tuned control over the range and distribution of the transformations.…