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07-08-2003
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hah thats ok. I havent learned a bit of mel, but I've heard the syntax is similar to C++? which I know enough of, so i should be able to struggle my way through it.
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07-08-2003
, 08:48 PM
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yeah really similar to c++ in fact it's a little easier cause you can do stuff like declare a variable and let maya work out it's type for you.
e.g. in C++
int myVar = 1;
MEL:
$myVar = 1;
those would give the same result. The "$" get REALLY annoying when you forget to put them in and you cant figure out your errors. Oh and the interface and debugging are shocking to say the least!!!
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07-08-2003
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Hmm sounds interesting.
Does Mel have soemthing like the C++ STL?
Or do you have to write everything?
I hate to say it, but I'm used to programming in Vb now, (i know, vb,). But I had to program my final project for a school course in it.
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07-08-2003
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nothing that I know of, but then you dont really need it I dont think. Maya has built in vectors etc so you should be ok. And if you found yourself needing those sort of things then it mite be time to start looking towards c++ or a similar language. MEL is very powerful but it can only take you so far if you know what I mean.
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yeah that makes sense, i was wondering about vectors. glad they are built in.
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How are you doing that dof??? Is it a gradient blur or does it have something to do with zdepth
edit: sorry, I didnt read before I posted. I see now.
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09-08-2003
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Wow. That animation looks really nice. Im interested in learning MEL. I know C/C++ and assembler really well and now i need to put my knowledge into use with Maya. Whats a good MEL book that you would suggest for me? (Like a C/C++ > MEL or something)
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09-08-2003
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One of the people on this board (Mark Williams) has written a book about MEL for programmers. He always hangs out in the MEL scripting forum. Ask him about his book, or head out and take a look at it in the bookstore
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09-08-2003
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right it's done! I know it's not perfect and I know that there's a million and one things wrong with it but I've gotta leave it now cause I have other stuff to be getting on with now.
A MASSIVE thank you to everyone that has contributed to this thread and helped me with the project. It's been fun but it's also been a major pain in the ar*e. But it's been a great learning experience for me. So  for everyone! 
you can get the final file at: https://www.alanwoods.co.uk/files/spi...0x576_Divx.avi (about 6megs)
Once again guys thanks the 2000+ views and 100+ replies really pays testament to the commitment of everyone on the site! SM rules! :headbang:
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13-08-2003
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sick! i hope ya get an A+ dude!
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Pure, do you have any idea as to how long the Art based Computer Animation MA is? Is it the same as the Msc one...1 year?
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