Welcome to the "Learning MAXScript" section.

This introductory reference should help you getting started using MAXScript, the scripting language of 3ds Max.

"Learning MAXScript" can be used as an introductory reference. However, it is most useful if read straight through as a tutorial. You can follow the examples in this reference by using copy-and-paste to bring the code from this document into the MAXScript Listener. You can also type in your own text and start experimenting with MAXScript as you learn it.

In addition, the "How To" tutorials chapter will introduce you to some simple real-world examples with detailed comments and links to the definitions of used methods and functions.

Topics in this section

• Manipulating The Box - First Steps in MAXScript
• Creating Your Own Scripts
• Getting Started
• Learning From Other Scripts
• Trigonometric Functions
• Vector Arithmetic

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