Autodesk Maya Learning Tools - MEL and API | 520 Mb
Skill Level: Beginner | Module(s): MEL | Format: DVD [Multi-region] | 60 minutes

Learning Maya | MEL and the API is your key to discovering the extensibility and flexibility of Maya. Maya Embedded Language (MEL) is Maya's native scripting language allowing you to automate workflows, build custom tools and create custom user interfaces.

In this DVD, you will discover MEL from a practical standpoint giving you the understanding you'll need to get you working with MEL quickly. Explore the interfaces and tools used to run MEL commands and scripts. An overview of essential MEL commands and syntax will be particularly helpful for debugging basic scripts. In addition, you'll discover the steps to load and run scripts from external sources (i.e. websites). This DVD will further enable you to troubleshoot and debug tools and plug-ins by providing you with an introduction to debugging in the Maya API (Application Programmer Interface).

Presented by Alias Support Specialist Richard Chu and programmer Darrin Katz, this DVD will allow you to develop the skills you need get coding in Maya.

Features
Support files and scripts

Author Biography
Richard Chu is an Alias Product Specialist based in Toronto, Canada. Richard earned his Bachelors of Computer Science and Zoology from the University of Toronto. After working as a QA team lead for IBM, Richard decided to explore his creative side and studied Digital Media atthe International Academy of Design and Technology. As a MEL and API Product Support Specialist for Alias, Richard seeks to bridge the gap between technology and creativity.

You Will Learn
# MEL
# The Script Editor and MEL commands
# The LIst Command
# Get Attr Command
# Variables
# If Statements
# Loops
# API
# Debugging Your Maya Plug-in Part 1
# Debugging Your Maya Plug-in Part 2
# Callbacks
# Tips