Copyright (C) 2009 Rick Fronek
melvin.3d@gmail.com
gridToggle.py
Python Script File
MODIFY THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK
Update Date: Jan 08 2010
Description:
Very simple script that toggles the grid on/off .
Map the script to one of the 12 ActionScript shortcuts.
or execute from python editor or drag and drop and then
execute. Choice is yours.
"""
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
def rf_gridToggle(fFarPlane, bShowGrid):
'''
This function sets the farPlaneDistance and grid on/off
fFarPlane = float number in units. ex. [5000]
bShowGrig = boolean on/off to turn the grid
'''
# must import the module before you start working...
from pyfbsdk import FBSystem
# get all scenes elements and store it
myScene = FBSystem().Scene
# get cams from the scene
myCams = myScene.Cameras
# look each cam and set what you need.
for cam in myCams:
print cam.Name
# set the backplate to soemthing better than default
cam.FarPlaneDistance = fFarPlane
# set the nearPlane to 1.0
cam.NearPlaneDistance = 1.0
# check if the grid is set to tru or false
if bShowGrid == 1:
# set grid to 0
cam.ViewShowGrid = False
else:
# set grid to 1
cam.ViewShowGrid = True
#-------------------------------------------------END--------------------------------------------------#
# run function
rf_gridToggle(5000,0)
