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# 1 03-05-2003 , 11:38 AM
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Using MEL to create objects

Is it possible to make a MEL script that reads inputs from a file or the COM port and uses the data to create a CV-curve?

I´m making a little item to "3D scan" cars.
Uses a micro-controller chip wich I progrram myself.
I could either store coordinates locally on the EEPROM, and then read it out and put it into a file, wich then is imported into maya through a MEL script, or Icould integrate a UART interface in the microcontroller, and make it send a "live feed" to the computer COM port, and read it directly into maya using MEL.
The reason for doing this is that I want to get the car into 3D and then be able to apply and customise various styling gear and in turn export the models of the customised stylig gear to a 3D mill.

Any pointers to where I can find out more about that kind of MEL scripts? (The part that involves reading data fom my 3D scanner)


-DX-