Davveys Belt & Pulley Generator 1.0.1 for Maya (maya script)

Note:- Any Duplicate files contained in any of my script packs can be used. Just ensure you copy the latest version of any file. These script packs are being built up using some common utility type scripts which are shared across more than one pack.

Version 1.0.1
Corrected error in scripts where Mac OSX does not like carriage return inside UI Field commands. Also optimised the Help file to reduce size of download.

Description Section
These Scripts will build Dimensional accurate Metric Pulleys and Belts and the GUI will show the English Equivalent during the setting up of the various options.

Usage Section
These scripts build Metric Pulleys and Belts but the UI will show the english equivalent sizes during setup.

Type DVY_Pulleys in command line or middle mouse drag it to a shelf. There is an Icon file supplied to use with the Shelf Button.

When building the Flat-Belt and Vee-Belt Type Pulleys and Belts enter belt sizes then Pulley Outside Diameter. The recommended shaft and Flange sizes will be calculated but can be adjusted if required.
Note Flanges will only be built if this option is chosen.

Select style of each Pulley and Flange option if required.

Build Pulleys. Then set Pulley 2 to 5 positions as required.
Build Belt Path and adjust as required. Then Build and Rig Belts as required.
Note The building of the Belt or Belts can take some time as there are a lot of calculations and items to build.

DVY_BeltDriver is called to rig Pulleys and Belts to set up drive for group. It uses Utility Nodes and KeyFraming to generate a Rotation Driver and sets each Pulley rotation to correct ratio. Also sets up Belt loop at correct speed to match Pulley_1 RPM.

When building Toothed Belt each Pulleys Tooth engagement can be adjusted to correct any misalignment between Belt and individual Pulleys. Also Pulley_1 rotation speed can be set and/or reversed using attribute called RotateSpeed on Top Group Node.

Note:- The Scale of the Belts and Pulleys will be adjusted to set correct Pulley size relevant to the correct size for the Users Maya Unit settings i.e mm, cm, m, in, ft, yd.

See Detailed PDF Help File for more detailed usage instructions.

Installation

Just install scripts in any Maya script path and install Icon in MayPrefsIcons directory (to use with any Shelf button).

Installation example (for Maya 8.0):

1. Install scripts in the Maya Script directory
E:Documents and SettingsDavveyMy DocumentsMaya8.0scripts

2. Install all icons (xpm files) in
E:Documents and SettingsDavveyMy DocumentsMaya8.0prefsicons

Thanks and enjoy any comments good or bad let me know at Davvey@ntlworld.com Also please rate the scripts if you like them and any feedback on additions required.