[Bf-python] Python API feature request

[Joe Eagar]

Claudio "malefico" Andaur wrote:
> As I told Campbell in IRC, here it is a newer version of your script 
> with minor tweaks done by CJD (our pythion guru) to make it work in 
> all selected objects. We took the liberty to call it Captain Hook. You 
> know, people just can't help it.
>
Please don't keep the name captain hook if this is committed to cvs, 
though. ;)

Reset All Modifiers or something would be better :)  And less confusing.

Joe
> Regards
>
> malefico
>
> PS: This script resets all hook modifiers for all selected objects. 
> Great timesaver for riggers who like lattices and hooks ;-)
>
> ---------------------
> #!BPY
>
> """
> Name: 'Captain Hook'
> Blender: 242
> Group: 'Object'
> Tooltip: 'resets all hook modifiers this object uses'
> """
> import bpy
> scn = bpy.scenes.active
> obs = scn.objects
>
> print "Captain Hook ? working..."
>
> for ob in obs:
>    if ob.sel == True:
>        for m in ob.modifiers:
>            try:        m.reset()
>            except:        pass
>        print "procesado",ob.name
>        ob.makeDisplayList()
>
> print "finished \n"
> --------------------------------------
>
> Campbell Barton wrote:
>> Just added .reset() to blender-cvs,
>>
>> heres the script
>>
>> #!BPY
>>
>> """
>> Name: 'Reset All Hooks'
>> Blender: 242
>> Group: 'Object'
>> Tooltip: 'resets hooks of all modifiers this object uses'
>> """
>> import bpy
>> scn = bpy.scenes.active
>> ob = scn.objects.active
>>
>> for m in ob.modifiers:
>>     try:        m.reset()
>>     except:        pass
>>
>> ob.makeDisplayList()
>>
>>
>>
>> Claudio "malefico" Andaur wrote:
>>> Hey python gurus !
>>>
>>> I would like to explain a little problem I have.
>>>
>>> When using hooks extensively, let's say I have a character with 
>>> 60-70 hooks in different objects, and you need to make a little 
>>> tweak on the character, it is often needed to "reset" every hook 
>>> modifier which is a big big BIG pain in the ass.
>>>
>>> Now, we thought it would be better if we could script this resetting 
>>> and apply script for the currently selected object, or groups of 
>>> objects. Nice idea.
>>>
>>> The thing is, I've been told by python gurus here at the studio that 
>>> API doesn't currently let us access to the "reset" function in Hook 
>>> modifier.
>>>
>>> I would really appreciate if this could be added, to light up my 
>>> work a little.
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance !
>>>
>>>
>>> malefico.
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>>
>>
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