Thank you to everyone that has sent in bug reports and feature requests. They have been really helpful to the development of this script.

After a lot of consideration and due to the popularity of the script, I’ve decided to charge a small amount for commercial use. The beta version is still completely free, but the final version is not. This way I’ll be able to devote more time to this project and ensure that I can add some cool features. Thank you to everyone that chooses to support me.

There are now two versions of Nested Layer Manager, Free and Pro:

To purchase Nested Layer Manager or for more information, please click here.

Thanks again

Tim

Thanks to everyone that has sent log reports. They have been really helpful for bug fixes!

Here is the changelog:

• Keyboard shortcuts are now passed through to 3ds max, replicating behaviour of normal layer manager. Shortcut assigned to Nested Layer Manager now opens and closes the window.
• Fixed PreSave callback error that may pop up –Unknown property: “nestedLayerManager” in $.
• Column order is now saved.
• Added “Settings” window.
• Added right click column “Reset Column Order” option to settings.
• Added ability to remove all Nested data from scene. Available in settings window and installer.
• Added more information to log reports.
• Fixed several bugs from log reports.
• XRef scene now includes folder information. IMPORTANT: Nested Layer Manager needs to be open to import folders.

Happy Maxing!

Tim

I also need to improve on my German! (Or should I say meine Deutsch!)

P.S. Due to the move I’ve not had a chance to bug fix as much of Nested Layer Manager as I would like. As soon as things calm down a bit I’ll crack on with some fixes and release Beta 2.

It has been completely re-written compared to version 1, which ended up being an internal version at Burrows.

Nested Layer Manager v2 provides the ability to nest layers in 3ds Max. This script is small, fast and allows layers to be nested in an unlimited number of folders. It has complete 2 way communication with the default layer manager; If anything is altered in either, both layer managers are updated. This allows people without this script installed to still see the normal layer organisation present in the file.

More info can be found here:
http://www.timsportfolio.co.uk/scripts/nested-layer-manager-v2-for-3ds-max/

Hope you enjoy it, and please do let me know if you find any bugs or have a feature request.

Tim

Next on the list of things to do is add some scripts I have written, which I’ll do hopefully sooner rather than later.

Thanks for reading
Tim

While I absolutely loved working at Framestore, being a runner was not exactly the job I had aspired to be doing, so I sent out a few applications to some local companies, and was offered a job at Burrows. I have now been working there for 6 months and have really enjoyed the laid back and friendly atmosphere. (Not to mention the dual quad core, 16gb ram workstation!) Burrows mainly works on car advertising, so expect a few car renders appearing on this site soon!

Moving into the working world has been a really fun and enjoyable experience, and I wish everyone reading this who is currenly studying CGI related courses has a very similar experience.

Thanks for reading.

Tim

I have uploaded most of my work and tutorials, and will upload the rest when I have a chance.

Thanks for reading.

Tim

I’ll put the tutorials back up as soon as I get the chance.