If you have any javascript objects (functions/constants/etc) that you want to be available globally in every [js] object, then save them in the jsextensions folder as a new file (this way the file won't get overwritten during incremental software updates to max as a whole). It's like being able to #include snippets of code that you find most useful and use repeatedly.

For example I have a file in jsextensions that includes a functions for parsing @style attributes typed in to the [js] object - much easier to call one line of code than copy/paste the whole lot into every javascript I write!

Luke

Many thanks for the info

1 question

if I make a standalone, will the jsextensions get packaged with it?

I have absolutely no idea but I would guess perhaps yes. Test it out and reply back and then everyone will know for sure!

Whats the benefit?I have JavaScript files in one of my folders outside the Max installation but in the max search path. They are really visible to my projects and won't get deleted if I upgrade max?

dhj: did u try making standalone?

If so, success?

If success, could you post specific instructions?

Thanks

Joe

I've never tried to make a standalone. Are you suggesting that js files don't get picked up for standalones unless they are in that special folder?

dhj: no, the opposite

If that's the case, then what's the problem -- you put them in a folder in your search path and they'll get picked up!

I haven't done standalone at all yet, but thanks tons for the info

Joe