Downloads

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Book Companion Files

The companion files contain the plugin C++ source code, Maya scenes, and MEL scripts that accompany the book. Follow the instructions below to download and setup the companion files.

Windows/Mac

  1. Create a directory where the companion files will be stored, e.g. C:\MayaProgramming
  2. Download the file below to that directory.

    CMP2Files.zip

  3. Unzip all the files.

    Be sure to extract the files with the "Use folder names" option turned on. This ensures that the necessary subdirectories are created.

  4. Open the ReadMe.htm file.

    This file contains further instructions.

Linux

  1. Open a new terminal/shell.
  2. Create a directory where the companion files will be stored. For example:

    ~> mkdir ~/bookFiles

  3. Download the file below to that directory.

    CMP2Files.zip

  4. Unzip all the files. For example:

    ~/bookFiles> unzip CMP2Files.zip

    This will extract the files and place them in the necessary subdirectories.

  5. Open the ReadMe.htm file.

    This file contains further instructions.

Update History

11th Nov 2004