CAMERA CLIPPING PRO V1.10 - 3dsMax script

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Script Name:	Camera Clipping Pro
Version:	1.10
Compatible:	3dsMax 2015 and up
Release date:   October 22, 2024
Last update:	April 28, 2026
Code by:	Hernan A. Rodenstein
Released by:	Spline Dynamics
Website:	www.splinedynamics.com


Revision History:

v1.02	Fix bug with Corona camera in Corona version 12.1
v1.05	Delete old clipping controls from the free script before applying the new ones.
v1.06	Fix missing dll error after starting 3dsMax from scratch, when having a camera with the script assigned.
v1.07	Added 'Remove clipping controls' button.
v1.08	Improved calculation of clipping distance when using a dummy, to avoid slight displacement.
v1.10	Added Quick Start Help screen.
	Updated trial version.

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DESCRIPTION

Description: 
Adds special controls to the camera for driving clipping planes through objects in the scene and auto-adjusting the focal length to retain the same framming.

Features:
* Pick an object to control the distance for near clipping and another one for far clipping.
* Optionally set an offset from the picked object in each case.
* Automatically places the near clipping plane on the face of the picked object that is closest to the camera.
* If you pick an object with no surface, such as a helper, it uses the object pivot to calculate the distance for clipping.
* Auto-ajust FOV/Focal length to keep the same framming while you move the camera. 
* Supported cameras: 3dsMax Physical Camera, VRay Physical Camera, Corona Camera.


VERSION REQUIREMENTS:

3dsmax 2015 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.
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. A dialog called Software Activation pops-up. Enter your license key in the text field.
   (You received 2 license keys by email when you purchased the product).
   If the license key is correct, the script will start.

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

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

5. Drag "Camera Clipping Pro" 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/camera-clipping-pro/

Tutorials: http://www.splinedynamics.com/category/tutorials/camera-clipping-pro/

Support: contact@splinedynamics.com



The following files are copied to your system:

CameraClippingPro.mcr >>			$userMacros
CameraClippingPro.mse >> 			$userScripts\SplineDynamics\SplineRefiner\
camera_clipping_pro.ini >> 			$plugcfg\SplineDynamics\SplineRefiner\
UI_ln\Icons\CameraClippingPro_24i.bmp >> 	$userIcons
UI_ln\Icons\CameraClippingPro_16i.bmp >> 	$userIcons
CameraClippingPro_banner.jpg >>	 		$userScripts\SplineDynamics\SplineRefiner\images\

