[Bf-python] Python API feature request

[Campbell Barton]

be careful using the selection, since selected objects can be on the a 
layer thats not seen.

This is more correct - of course for your own use what you have is  fine.

scn.objects.context - checks for visibility and selection.

 >> scn = bpy.scenes.active
 >> obs = scn.objects.context
 >>
 >> print "Captain Hook ? working..."
 >>
 >> for ob in obs:
 >>    for m in ob.modifiers:
 >>        try:        m.reset()
 >>        except:        pass
 >>    print "procesado",ob.name
 >>    ob.makeDisplayList()
 >>
 >> print "finished \n"



Joe Eagar wrote:
> 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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