TURBOSPLINES V1.27 - 3dsMax script

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Script Name:	TurboSplines

Version:	1.27

Compatible:	3dsMax 2012 and up

Release date:   May 19, 2017

Last update:	Aug 12, 2025

Code by:	Hernan A. Rodenstein

Released by:	Spline Dynamics

Website:	www.splinedynamics.com


Revision History:


- v 1.01	* Solved issue with the 'Reset Current Rollout Parameters' function.
		* Improved tool 'Convert From Renderable Splines'.
- v 1.02  	* Added automatic products update checking every 15 days.
	   	* Improved machine ID recognition method. Solved conflict with VPN software.
- v 1.03	* Fixed dotNet error related to culture settings, wich appeared when reading date of script's installation from file.
- v 1.05  	* Replaced dotNet dateTime functions for maxscript custom functions.
- v 1.06	* Fixed compatibility with non-English versions of 3dsMax 
- v 1.07	* Increased upper limit for Segments (%) parameter, at Edition section.
- v 1.15        * Updated to new licensing system
- v 1.17        * Updated for new security protocol on license activation.
- v 1.18	* Changed internal method for getting machine ID to validate license.
		* Solved an issue in license validation for certain .NET versions.
- v 1.20	* Replaced the use of Path Deform WSM modifier for PathDeform2 modifier in 3dsMax 2019 and higher.
- v 1.22	* Implemented dual temporary/lifetime license.
- v 1.23	* Added support for automatic animation of multiple meshes per path.
- v 1.24	* Fixed issue with 3dsmax versions prior to 2019.
- v 1.26	* Added support for OCIO color management.
- V 1.27	* Added sanitize function to fix provided paths having bad transforms or negative scale.

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DESCRIPTION

TurboSplines is a 3dsMax script for creating multiple spline wrapping animations (a.k.a. path deform animations) incredibly fast.


VERSION REQUIREMENTS:

3dsmax 2012 and higher.


LICENSE:

This license is for lifetime and belongs to the buyer of the product. It is tied to the email address of the buyer.
it's a node-locked license. It comes with 2 license keys(to use in 2 different workstations).

You can find your license keys in the email you received when you purchased the product.
You have the right to get customer support for the first year and access to the online users forums at www.SplineDynamics.com.
Freeupdatesfor the same major version of the product will be available to download at http://www.splinedynamics.com/product-updates/
SplineDynamics will notify of new updates and other news on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/splinedynamics/

If you have any doubt or consultation, please write us to contact@splinedynamics.com


INSTALLATION:

1. Drag the mzp-file onto a viewport. (The script files will be automatically extracted and installed)

2. To add the script icon to a toolbar, go to the menu > Customize > Customize User Interface

3. Go to the Toolbars tab and pick the category Spline Dynamics.

4. Drag "TurboSplines" onto a toolbar and youre done!


If you want to check out the contents of the mzp-file yourself, you can unzip it just like a zip-file.


INFO:

Website: http://www.splinedynamics.com

Product Page: http://www.splinedynamics.com/product/turbosplines/

Script Manual: http://www.splinedynamics.com/turbosplines-manual/

Tutorials: http://www.splinedynamics.com/category/tutorials/turbosplines/

Support: contact@splinedynamics.com



The following files are copied to your system:

TurboSplines.mcr >> 			$userMacros
TurboSplines.mse >> 			$userScripts\SplineDynamics\TurboSplines\
turbosplines.ini >> 			$userScripts\SplineDynamics\TurboSplines\
UI_ln\Icons\TurboSplines_24i.bmp >> 	$userIcons
UI_ln\Icons\TurboSplines_16i.bmp >> 	$userIcons
TurboSplines_banner.jpg >> 		$userScripts\SplineDynamics\TurboSplines\images\
TurboSplines_logo.jpg >> 		$userScripts\SplineDynamics\TurboSplines\images\
copy-paste-refresh.png >>		$userScripts\SplineDynamics\TurboSplines\images\
sga_icons.png >> 			$userScripts\SplineDynamics\TurboSplines\images\
tab_icons.png >> 			$userScripts\SplineDynamics\TurboSplines\images\
quickHelp.jpg >> 			$userScripts\SplineDynamics\TurboSplines\images\



