V.12.01

New launch command required, this is due to the following upgrade.

Allows Repository Call to launch UI:

• Instead of putting the xgtc folders only in the documents/maya/version/scripts folder, users are now able to (optional) put Groomer’s Tool’s xgtc folder anywhere and launch it with an additional path added. The change is made to allow compatibility with shared networks (ie, put it in a repository path), or for those that would like to organize 3rd party scripts in a custom folder.

 
Dockable UI to side Tab:

• Groomer’s Tool UI is now dockable as a collapsible tab on the left/right side of your Maya scene.

Backend Addition at launch:

• Several tools are based on the Maya Working Unit in ‘centimeters’. A warning message will appear upon launch if the current Maya session is set to another metrics.
• Upon launch, Groomer’s Tool will automatically enable the following 3 plugins  (if not already enabled by default). This is to ensure the useability of some tools.
  • fbxmaya
  • objexport
  • curveWarp

Allow Multiple Collections in Scene on multiple XGen Utility Tools: 

• FEATURE: support for multiple XGen collections for XGen Utility Tools. 

• Affected tools are: Guide Toggle, Guide Cut, Guide To Curves, Multi-Clump Bake, XGen Ptex Tool, Iff shortcuts Tool, Spline transfer, IG To Curves, Collection Rename, Description Rename, Modifier rename, DeepBakeup

XGen Custom Shader Parameter Tool:

• FEATURE: This will now replace the old “XGen Remove Attribute Tool”
• Users will now be able to copy, remove, and create custom shader parameters

XGen Blendshape:

• FEATURE: Option to use the same growth mesh as the old base for blending. This is for those that do not have an extracted scalp/growth mesh.
• UPDATE: Clear button is added to remove mesh from slot easily.
• UPDATE: Added a security layer check for topology, as well as selection type check before blending occurs.

XGen Guide Color:

• FEATURE: Added a quick select button to select “all current description guides”, this will help users in previewing guides, so as not to mistakenly select guides from other descriptions.

PaintFX Tool:

• FEATURE: Added auto convert to Maya curve functionality.

Curve Add Tool:

• FEATURE:  ability to set custom CV counts for adding straight curves (middle mouse click, default is 4)

XGen Palette/Description Rename Tool:

• FIX: Shaders will now stay assigned to the XGen node after renaming.

Deep Backup:

• FIX: Existence of 3dPaintTexture folder will be properly detected upon rolling back a version.

Curve Reverse:
FIX: Freeze transformation is not required anymore when using auto filter option