docking the hypershade

# 1 25-06-2011 , 06:27 PM

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is there anyway of docking the hypershade, or adding it or favourite materials to the shelf or other area. It's tiresome having to wait for the window to open, then having it get in the way.
I know there's a layout configuration with the HS in it, but sometimes I don't want to alter the view I'm in. I just want to select an object or objects and drop a quick material on to aid visibility. there's right-click on the object too I know, but I find that a bit cumbersome as well...

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# 2 25-06-2011 , 09:11 PM

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If you're using Maya 2011 you could try this (https://lesterbanks.com/2010/06/docker-for-maya-2011/), not sure if it would work with other versions or not, and haven't tried it myself, but it says it would work for hypershade.

This is from a part referring to scripting the tool I think:

"this will also work for the hypershade:

HypershadeWindow; dockControl -area “left” -content hyperShadePanel1 -label “Hypershade” -allowedArea “left” -allowedArea “right” -width 600; deleteUI “hyperShadePanel1Window” ;"

EDIT: I think that code may actually be a Maya script for it in itself, having read the bit in the link again, not sure though

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# 3 26-06-2011 , 02:43 AM

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cant you just make the HS a panel se7en?? I use mine but minimise and alter the size of the window so it is on top of Maya window....same with the render window...if this is what you mean?

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# 4 28-06-2011 , 11:39 AM

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not quite getting you bullet - you mean the standard window, then minimise to the dock (i'm on osx) - - it's an idea, but I'm going to try acid's suggestion at the weekend; I'd prefer it within the interface if I can get it there.

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# 5 28-06-2011 , 08:42 PM

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I don't see the difference between "docking" it, and having it as part of the layout, as you described in the first post. You can have any configuration of panels, as bullet was saying, there's just an example layout with the hypershade. If you have maya 2011 or 2012 I think, you can dock panels and pull them off, not sure exactly as I don't have it.

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# 6 28-06-2011 , 09:08 PM

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by docking I mean in the same area as say, the channel box and all that, or up on the shelf where i can add just the materials tab from the hypershade window.
'part of the layout' is where it takes up an actual viewport (replacing top, persp or whatever) so if you switch layouts it's gone
I already use 'docker' as recommended by acid, so that i have a permanent view of the outliner regardless of my viewport layout (as per the pic) without having it as a floating window getting in the way - I'm no good with scripts but if i can get the hypshd set up similar I'll be happy

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# 7 28-06-2011 , 10:52 PM

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ah got you...no I make mine a panel...or keep it as a seperate window and just minimise it when I need to...same as the render window...they are both just minimised...I dont bother to have it in my workspace really...and if I need to I would just make it a panel as I tend not to use all the viewports.

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# 8 28-06-2011 , 11:32 PM

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This isn't always an option, but a second monitor can be very handy for extra windows and editors.

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# 9 29-06-2011 , 01:11 AM

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I have a second monitor lying about - it's a very old connection tho (vga i think) - when I upgraded my graphics card I no longer had the necessary port. I daren't put the old card back in, in addition to the new one, in case I fry something =S

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# 10 29-06-2011 , 01:48 AM

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cant you just put it in the shelf mate? its not really much of a solution to me.....sorry wasted post

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# 11 01-07-2011 , 10:14 AM

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if there's a way of putting it on the shelf I would -- but i don't know how.

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