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Maya Python: find encoding for printing byte strings

I'm struggling to get (or even set) the encoding used when a byte string is printed in the maya Script Editor. I have discovered that sys.stdout has been assigned to maya.Output. …
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Preventing Python Output for Python-Maya Standalone

I am using python-maya standalone, and I want to prevent the stdout of maya commands when I run a maya command. i.e. if I run, maya.cmds.file(open=True, "somefile.ma") I don't wa …
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Which applications are safe to run from server instead of local installations (Python, Nuke, Fusion, Maya etc)?

Instead of installing an application on C:\program files ... it would be desirable to install on a server and run from it. If the environment for the application is setup correctly …
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How can I call a method on a python object through mel?

Hi, How to resolve this. Following error occurs from maya. I am doing the following in Filemenu.mel file. this runs at the startup. python("import saveCentral_fromPath"); . . …
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How do I copy files from Maya with python using parallel processing?

Hi, I need to copy a huge chunk of folders from local to server while working on an application ( maya 3d ). How is it possible. specifically. Brgds, kNish
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python/wxPython, Undo-Redo using Copy Instance

Hi, I am developing an app using wxPython. The Undo-Redo implementation is based on storing pre & post state of an attribute. You store the instance before changing the value …
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nuke dump when making mov thru python script

Hi, Say I have two folder to test for. The following code creates a mov for first folder and dumps after creating second mov. What is needed to make this code running complete …
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nuke python init.py

Hi, How is it possible to set the nuke, 1) memory usage to 50 % 2) force autosave 120 secs 3) idle for 30 seconds disk cache size can be set to 20G using the command below. os …
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How do I use python to set disk cache size in Nuke?

Hi, How is it possible to set all nuke disk cache size to 20 gb from a central location. I know that i need to use the menu.py or such user setup file. What command will help set …
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python script for mov codec attribute

when converting exr images to mov format, resolution needs to ( in advance -> options -> ) be set to "1080p/23.976 DNxHD 175 10-bit". How is it possible. Brgds, kNish
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foam realwave python

Hi, using realwave to get water surface...how is it possible to get foam on it. Brgds, kNish
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Why do I get “permission denied” error in Nuke while trying to read from disk?

Hi, With the basic requirement that it needs , I am getting an "Permission Denied" error for what is other wise an accessible area. how is it possible to solve this. Brgds, kN …
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Can you recommend a Python IDE to use with Maya and Houdini?

Preferably one that can do auto completion on the modules that come with Maya and Houdini.
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Toggle update mode in Houdini

I find myself constantly changing the update mode in my Houdini scenes. That causes a lot of mouse milage and clicks. I think a hotkey to toggle this would be quite useful.
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How do I use the paint attribute tool to paint values into objects located at mesh vertices

I have laid out the info here on my blog: a href=http://www.hodge.net.au/sam/blog/?p=176 Basically I would like to be able to paint the scale offset of a bunch of geometry huggin …