mhMatch
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This tool allows a user to align the position, rotation, and scale of one object to another. This can be useful for ensuring that two objects are perfectly aligned, or for creating a copy of an object that matches the original in every way.
In addition to being able to match the transformation of one object to another in a single frame, the tool can also be used over a range of frames. This allows a user to animate the transformation of one object so that it matches the other object over time. To do this, simply select the object that you want to match, and then specify the range of frames over which the transformation should be applied. The object will then be transformed over the specified time range so that it matches the other object in each frame. This can be useful for creating smooth animations and for ensuring that objects move and behave consistently over time.
Tools
Match: Advance
Offers advanced options for matching specific attributes and choosing the coordinate space for the operation, providing enhanced customization.
Match: Aim
Rotates the selected children to point their "X" axis at the parent object.
Match: Select Attribute
Allows users to match a selected attribute of the parent object to the children's object(s). If the selected attribute is translation, rotation, or scale, the match will be performed in the world space.
Match: Current
Matches the selected child object(s) to the parent object according to the current manipulator set in Maya.
Match: Everything
Matches all the attributes of the parent object to the children's object(s).
Match: Hold
Allows users to hold an object(s) in place over a frame range, utilizing the position data from the selected frame.
Match: From Next to Current
Grabs the position of the selected object from the next frame and applies it to the object of the current frame.
Match: From Previous to Current
Grabs the position of the selected object from the previous frame and applies it to the object of the current frame.
Placement Locator
Creates a locator at each selected object.
Match: Store
Enables users to store the position of an object in the user interface (UI) while working within the Maya scene. The stored position can then be applied to the same object or a different one later, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Match Swap
Switch the two selected objects position in world space.
Match: Transform
Matches the translation, rotation, and scale of the parent object to the children's object(s).
TROUBLESHOOT
If you have the error "Unrecognized File Type", you need to update your Maya. Maya 2017 doesn't support drag & drop
You will have to manually move the mhMatch folder into the maya/scripts folder.
After you have added the files to the maya/scripts you can add this code to the Maya scriptEditor in a Python tab and it will open the tool window.
from mhMatch import launcher
launcher.window()Missing Files
When installing more than one of the mhAnimTools at a time you might get an error saying Missing Files. You will need to restart Maya and install the tool that was not working.