![]() MEL reads like a sentence, left to right where is a period or end of the sentence.So, as we get started, here's a broad overview of some key MEL points If you've never opened the Script Editor before, there should be two tabs by default, a MEL and a Python. A new window will open that has two sections, we'll be focusing on the lower tabbed section. To start the process, you'll first need to open the Script Editor (Windows > General Editors > Script Editor). Line by Line breakdown of the Example Script.As listed above, the more explicit your written steps, the faster and more reliable your results, which in the end is point of automation: to get the same results as quickly as possible. So even if you don't know how script, I'd highly recommend writing down the steps you take to build your favourite setups, so as you learn more scripting, the steps are laid out for you to chip away at. Repetition in building the setup then having to build it again for the opposite side or on another character. This is also why I always recommend learning to rig and learning to script at the same time, as one of the core tenants for rigging is repetition. Also, this is only about sparking further interest in the topic, not a deep dive into each facet or building an amazing arm rig :)įirst off, I find it useful to think of learning to script like following a receipe, where you're not really coding, but rather automating a series of manual steps. As such, we are going to automate building a simple IK arm rig, so somethings will make sense and others won't, but will over time. This tutorial is intended for people with little to no scripting experience, but are curious on how a script or process is automated. ![]() Learning the basics of MEL scripting by building an arm rig Learning the basics of MEL Scripting - Kiel Figgins
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