##################################################################################################################### ## Asset Library - Python Script ## Title: Asset Library ## AUTHOR: Arda Kutlu ## e-mail: ardakutlu@gmail.com ## Web: http://www.ardakutlu.com ## VERSION:1.2(beta) ## CREATION DATE: 11.07.2017 ## LAST MODIFIED DATE: 26.07.2017 ## ## DESCRIPTION: Asset Library which will hold the frequently used product models. This Script are based on the Dhruv Govil's example code: controller Library ## (https://github.com/dgovil/PythonForMayaSamples/tree/master/controllerLibrary) ## INSTALL: ## Copy all files into user/maya/scripts folder(not folder, only files) ## Run these commands in python tab (or put them in a shelf: ## import assetLibrary ## assetLibrary.AssetLibraryUI().show() ## ## USAGE: ## TABS MENU: ## - At the first run, a pop up folder window will ask for the asset library. It can be a new one or an existing Asset Library folder. ## This action is one time only. A file called assetLibraryConfig.json will be created on the same folder with the script file. ## - Hit the "+" tab to add additional Libraries. ## - You can rename, re-path, or delete libraries from the right click menu on tabs. ## Please note that these actions will only affect on selected (viewing) tab ## Deleting the library does not delete the library folder, it only removes the tab and updates config file. ## At any time the removed library can be added again without any loss. ## MAIN MENU: ## - Top search filter can be used to filter assets. ## - Use the Export Import button to import selected asset. This will copy all texture files under the ## sourceimages/<assetname> directory of currently set project ## - Use Refresh Button to manually refresh the library. ## - Use Export button to put selected objects into the Library ## RIGHT CLICK MENU: ## - Right click on an asset opens the right click menu ## - Show screenshot: Opens the screenshot of the item with the default imageviewer defined by the os. ## - Show wireframe: Opens the wireframe of the item with the default imageviewer defined by the os. ## - Import and copy textures: Same command with the import button ## - Import Maya file: Only imports the ma file from the asset folder ## - Import Obj file: Imports the Obj file from the asset folder ## - Open File: Opens the Maya File THIS WILL FORCE TO OPEN THE FILE, ALL UNSAVED WORK WILL LOST ON CURRENT SCENE ## - View As List / View As Icons : Toggles between Icon and List View ## - Show Folder In Explorer: Opens the asset folder in windows explorer ## SHORTCUTS: ## - CTRL+i will import the file. Same action with the "import" button ## - CTRL+e will export selection. Same action with the "export" button ## - CTRL+PLUS(+) will increase the icon size ## - CTRL+MINUS(-) will decrease the icon size ## Version History: ## v1.2 ## - Support for multiple Libraries added. Tabbed window allows to control multiple libraries at the same time ## - Directory path is not fixed therefore now it can be used anywhere for multiple purposes. ## - Added configuration database. AssetLibraryConfig.json file will hold the path configurations and tab names ## ## v1.0 ## - Initial Release #####################################################################################################################