ECamera2Batch

 

ECamera2Batch – Professional Camera Batch Render Manager for 3ds Max
Version 1.04

Streamline Your 3ds Max Rendering Workflow with Intelligent Camera Processing & Automatic Viewport Resolution Switching

ECamera2Batch is a powerful MaxScript tool designed to revolutionize how you handle multiple camera renders in Autodesk 3ds Max. This professional-grade solution combines automatic viewport resolution switching with intelligent batch rendering, offering both custom attribute-based and name parsing-based workflows for maximum flexibility.

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🎯 CORE FEATURES:

1. CUSTOM RESOLUTION ATTRIBUTES (+Att / xAtt)
– Store resolution settings directly on camera objects as custom attributes
– Automatic viewport resolution switching when changing between cameras
– Each camera remembers its own width and height settings independently
– Custom rollout appears in Modify Panel showing camera-specific resolution controls
– Live resolution updates in Render Setup Dialog when adjusting camera attributes
– Attributes persist with camera objects and can be saved with 3ds Max files

2. AUTOMATIC VIEWPORT RESOLUTION SWITCHING
– Switch to any camera viewport with custom attributes → render resolution changes automatically
– Switch away from camera viewport → original resolution is restored automatically
– Global backup system preserves your original render settings
– Works seamlessly in real-time without manual intervention
– File pre-save callback ensures resolutions are restored before saving
– Prevents accidental saving of temporary camera-specific resolutions

3. CORONA CAMERA VISIBILITY OVERRIDE SUPPORT
– Automatically detects Corona cameras with visibility override enabled
– Respects Corona camera excludeList for object visibility during viewport switching
– Temporarily hides objects specified in Corona camera’s exclude list
– Restores original visibility states when switching cameras or closing script
– Seamless integration with Corona Renderer workflow
– No manual visibility management required

4. HYBRID RESOLUTION SYSTEM
– Custom attributes take priority for cameras that have them
– Automatic fallback to name parsing for cameras without attributes
– Mix and match both methods in the same scene for maximum flexibility
– Batch render creation uses custom attributes first, then name parsing

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📋 INTERFACE CONTROLS:

+Att Button:
– Add custom resolution attributes to selected cameras
– Initializes with current render resolution as default values
– Shows success message with count of cameras modified
– Skips cameras that already have attributes to prevent duplicates

xAtt Button:
– Remove custom resolution attributes from selected cameras
– Automatically restores global resolution if removing from active camera
– Safe removal with comprehensive error handling
– Confirms removal with count of cameras affected

Create Batch Button:
– Generate batch render views from selected cameras
– Smart duplicate detection with user choice dialog
– Options: “Update Existing & Add New” or “Add New Cameras Only”
– Automatic sorting of cameras by name for organized rendering
– Comprehensive statistics reporting after batch creation

X Button:
– Close ECamera2Batch interface
– Automatically restores original render resolution
– Restores Corona camera visibility states
– Removes all viewport callbacks safely

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🎯 SMART CAMERA NAME PARSING
(Used when custom attributes are not present)

Automatically extracts render parameters from camera names using intelligent pattern recognition:
– Supports width (w), height (h), and frame (f) parameters embedded in camera names
– Parameters must be preceded by a space and followed by numbers
– Cleans camera names by removing detected parameters for batch view naming

Examples:
“MainCamera w1920 h1080 f100”
→ Resolution: 1920×1080, Frame: 100, Output: “MainCamera.ext”

“Main Foyer Zone with walls f010 h1080”
→ Resolution: [default width]×1080, Frame: 10, Output: “Main Foyer Zone with walls.ext”

“Camera001 w1920 h1080”
→ Resolution: 1920×1080, Frame: [default], Output: “Camera001.ext”

“Camera h001 with walls”
→ No override (custom h001 text preserved), Output: “Camera h001 with walls.ext”

Note: You can mix parameter combinations freely – each camera processes its own data independently.

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⚡ BATCH PROCESSING EFFICIENCY

– Process multiple selected cameras simultaneously with one click
– Automatic alphabetical sorting for organized batch render queue
– Creates unique batch render views with intelligent naming
– Duplicate detection system prevents accidental overwrites
– Smart duplicate handling dialog with two workflow options:
• Update existing entries and add new cameras
• Skip existing entries and only add new cameras
– Detailed statistics reporting:
• Views created/updated count
• Total cameras processed
• Number of views with custom render settings
– Integration with 3ds Max Batch Render Manager
– Automatic refresh of Batch Render dialog for immediate visibility

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🎨 FLEXIBLE OUTPUT OPTIONS

– Full support for all 3ds Max image formats (JPG, PNG, TGA, EXR, etc.)
– Custom output directory selection via standard file browser
– Automatic file naming based on cleaned camera names
– File extension handling based on user format selection
– Output path + camera name + extension = complete output filename
– Validation checks for file format selection

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🔧 INTELLIGENT RENDER SETTINGS MANAGEMENT

– Custom attributes provide per-camera resolution storage
– Automatic render parameter application when switching viewports
– Override preset checkbox automatically enabled when custom parameters detected
– Global backup system stores original file-level render settings
– Manual resolution changes update the global backup (new master resolution)
– Render parameters changed callback tracks user modifications
– Seamless restoration system prevents conflicts

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🏗️ PROFESSIONAL WORKFLOW INTEGRATION

– EKDtools docking system integration for persistent UI
– Dockable interface can be placed in left, right, top, or bottom docks
– Viewport change callbacks for automatic resolution switching
– File pre-save callbacks prevent saving temporary resolutions
– Render parameters changed callbacks track manual user modifications
– Clean shutdown with automatic restoration of all modified settings
– Persistent global functions survive script closure for continued operation
– Session-based custom attribute definition for optimal performance

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💡 WORKFLOW EXAMPLES:

Scenario 1 – Using Custom Attributes:
1. Select all cameras in your scene
2. Click “+Att” to add resolution attributes
3. Switch to each camera viewport and adjust resolution spinners in Modify Panel
4. Switch between cameras → resolution changes automatically
5. Select cameras and click “Create Batch” for batch rendering

Scenario 2 – Using Name Parsing:
1. Rename cameras with parameters: “Camera01 w1920 h1080 f50”
2. Select renamed cameras
3. Click “Create Batch” → batch entries created with parsed settings
4. Render without additional configuration

Scenario 3 – Hybrid Workflow:
1. Use custom attributes for main cameras (detailed control)
2. Use name parsing for quick test cameras (rapid setup)
3. Both types work together seamlessly in batch render

Scenario 4 – Corona Renderer:
1. Add custom attributes to Corona cameras
2. Set up visibility override with exclude list in Corona camera
3. Switch viewports → objects hide/show automatically based on camera settings
4. Create batch renders with correct visibility for each camera

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✅ PERFECT FOR:

– Architectural Visualization – Multiple camera angles with different compositions and resolutions
– Product Rendering – Various product views with specific render sizes per angle
– Animation Studios – Batch process multiple camera sequences with frame-specific renders
– Game Development – Generate viewport renders at different aspect ratios
– Marketing Agencies – Consistent multi-angle product shots with automated resolution management
– Corona Renderer Users – Automatic visibility override management per camera
– VR/360 Projects – Different cameras with unique resolution requirements
– Multi-resolution Workflows – Mix 4K, HD, and custom resolutions in single scene

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🖥️ SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

– Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 or later (tested up to 2026)
– Windows operating system (Windows 10/11 recommended)
– No additional plugins required
– Compatible with all renderers (special Corona Renderer integration)
– Minimal memory footprint
– EKDtools docking system (integrated in script)

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📝 TECHNICAL NOTES:

– Global variables persist across script sessions for optimal performance
– Safe error handling prevents crashes from invalid camera objects
– Automatic cleanup of temporary global variables after dialogs close
– Rollout interface integrates with existing EKDtools if present
– Corona camera detection via class name pattern matching

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Transform your 3ds Max rendering workflow from hours to minutes with ECamera2Batch – the professional’s choice for intelligent camera batch processing with automatic viewport resolution switching.

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Made By: EKDtools
Version: 1.04
Compatible with 3ds Max 2020 and later versions up to 2026