Forum: Poser Python Scripting


Subject: setting default scene...

dennisharoldsen opened this issue on Jun 03, 2008 ยท 4 posts


dennisharoldsen posted Tue, 03 June 2008 at 8:01 AM

i use 2 basic new scenes. the first is the default poser7 size and i also use 1000x625 with adjustments made to the main camera so that the content renders at the same size as default but with more background area. if i am not being clear, let me know.

while in batch mode, i would like to load my template scene and set it as the default. i don't see a direct way to do that. there may also be other ways to accomplish what i am after.

background: i am creating clip art from basic content with a single character or prop in the scene using batch processing. some objects are larger than the default poser preview window dimensions and get clipped. i am not very knowledgeable about the poser interface. for me, when i want to enlarge the background, i can't just enlarge the preview window because the content gets larger, too. i am probably missing some basic poser functionality here. it wouldn't be the first time.

so, if anyone could help me, i would be very appreciative. setting the default scene would do it, but overall i am open to any suggestions for solving my basic problem in an automated way.


EnglishBob posted Tue, 03 June 2008 at 8:34 AM

Avoiding clipping is a camera issue; and a "zoom to fit scene/figure/element" button would be a very useful addition to Poser. Which is probably why it doesn't have one. :/ Sorry that wasn't immediately useful, and I have a feeling that it would be tricky to accomplish since I don't think Python "knows" about the contents of the preview window, directly. But if someone does manage to do this, I'll be interested!


Dizzi posted Tue, 03 June 2008 at 11:41 AM

You may want to check out the UI-Dots...



dennisharoldsen posted Tue, 03 June 2008 at 11:47 AM

wow, thanks.

that's a great suggestion. i would have never thought of that.

i'll check it out.