import maya.cmds as mc
import maya.api.OpenMaya as om2

mayaNodeToPython

maya rigger's devscript to convert node networks to creation commands

• written for a maya 2022 environment
• openMaya 2.0 and maya.cmds in-DCC packages
• only deals with default nodes (plugins that interface with mc.createNode() or mc.nodeType() may work, but is untested)
• mostly default node editor work, am interested in other bespoke node editor plugins for maya (would prefer node editor UX from blender or unreal engine)

the gist

• parses selected nodes in node editor and re-creates the creation/invocation commands for them
• workflow is half-automatic; only a means to quickly create a script that can be easily modified to hook up lists of existing joints
  • target use is in developing autorig scripts, either as a whole or as separate modules

motivation

gonna show weakness for a bit: had a dino rig assignment years ago in uni and made a digitgrade reverse foot (that's 80% toe 20% palm 0% heel-is-above-ground), and it took me too much time to re-invent a driver and control scheme. was not left with much time to reflect-rig the other foot. this is one of the letters to my past self on this aspect

misc links

• github pages for the initial prototype: stuaaaaaaaaaart.github.io - nodesToPython (2024)