QuickSelect: The Ultimate Maya Script to Manage Selection Sets & Create an Instant Picker
- animstarter
- 8 hours ago
- 2 min read
The End of Repetitive Selections
If you are an animator or rigger using Autodesk Maya, you know the pain: selecting the same controllers over and over again. Native solutions are often clunky, and external tools sometimes require hours of configuration.
Enter QuickSelect. This isn’t just another script; it’s the productivity tool that will clean up your workflow.
Designed to replace tedious tasks with a visual interface, QuickSelect turns managing your Selection Sets into an instant reflex.
Why QuickSelect is the Maya Picker You Need
Forget complex pickers that require coding XML files. QuickSelect is all about speed and simplicity.
1. Create Selection Sets on the Fly
No more endless dropdown menus. With this script, the process is seamless:
Select your objects in the viewport.
Click on an empty button.
That’s it. Your button is created.
The tool automatically detects the name of your selection or allows you to create a global "Set" instantly.
2. A Visual Interface with Style
A good Maya Picker needs to be readable so it doesn't break your creative flow. QuickSelect integrates an intuitive color-coding system.
Visual Organization: Identify your groups (Arms, Legs, Face) at a glance.
Custom Palette: In Edit Mode, simply click to cycle through Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, or Purple.
Features That Will Change Your Workflow
Under the hood, the MEL code is robust and production-ready. Here is why you will love it:
Edit Mode: Check the box to reveal hidden tools. You can rename, reset, or delete a slot without the risk of misclicking while you animate.
Save & Load (Shareable Sets): Working in a team or on multiple shots? QuickSelect allows you to export your configs as .txt files. Load a set for your main character and switch to a prop set in two seconds.
Smart Modifiers: We kept the standard Maya behavior:
Left Click: Selects the set.
Shift + Click: Adds the set to your current selection (Add).
Ctrl + Click: Deselects the set (Deselect).
See it in Action
How to Install This Tool for Maya?
Installation is as fast as using the tool. No complex plugins, just pure MEL.
Download the zip file from Gumroad.
Place the two files: AS_QuickSelect.mel and AS_QuickSelect.png into your Maya "Script" folder.
Click & Drag the Install_AS_QuickSelect.mel file directly into the Maya viewport.
Restart Maya.
Done! Your tool is on the AnimStarter Shelf pour avoir ton picker sous la main à chaque démarrage.
Boost Your Animation Today
Whether you are a freelancer with tight deadlines or a studio looking to standardize Selection Sets, QuickSelect is the lightweight solution you need.
Don't let technical tasks slow down your art. Download the tool and put your creativity back at the center of the viewport. Complete Your Maya Toolkit
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