Convert Rotation Order

Download ml_convertRotationOrder.py

Description

Change the rotation order of an object while preserving animation. When you want to change the rotation order of a control after you’ve already animated, or don’t want to alter the pose of an object.

Installation

Copy this file into your maya scripts directory, for example:

C:/Documents and Settings/user/My Documents/maya/scripts/ml_convertRotationOrder.py

Run the tool in a python shell or shelf button by importing the module, and then calling the primary function:

import ml_convertRotationOrder
ml_convertRotationOrder.ui()

Usage

Run the UI. Select the objects with rotation orders you want to change, and press the button for the desired rotation order.

Requirements

This script requires the ml_utilities module, which can be downloaded here: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/morganloomis/ml_tools/master/ml_utilities.py

Installation

Copy this file into your maya scripts directory, for example: C:/Documents and Settings/user/My Documents/maya/scripts/ml_convertRotationOrder.py Run the tool in a python shell or shelf button by importing the module, and then calling the primary function: import ml_convertRotationOrder ml_convertRotationOrder.ui()

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