autoBackdrop replacement

This script is a modification of the Nuke's default autoBackdrop.py script. With additional presets and customization options.

Updated: 19 August 2015

Author: Chim

Compatible Nuke versions: 7.1 or later

Compatibility:

Benefits of using this version of autoBackdrop script are:

  • Ease of creation. Same as default script just select nodes and backdrop will be created around those nodes
  • Muted colors of the backdrops
  • If nothing selected backdrop will not be created at a random spot in your nodegraph as with default
  • Properties of the backdrop will automatically popup in the controlBin and you will be able to start typing your label immediately or skip it if you dont want to do it right away
  • Node comes with set of presets that allow to set color and label of the backdrop really quick without need to go through long list in pull down menu
  • Ease of modification. You can edit text file to add/delete additional buttons or modify colors or icons.

Installation:

  • Unpack archive into your .nuke folder or in your NUKE_PATH folder
  • if you already have menu.py or init.py in there, make sure to not overwrite them. Just add lines from my files to the end of yours.
  • .autoBackdrop.settings file can be placed in a user's home folder to overwrite presets and provide customization per user

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