Issue importing Attribute map with Python

[brandondearlove]

Hey all,

I'm trying to create a small tool for copying blend shape data from one shape to another using python and I've got it working, but I'm trying to make the process completely automated. The only thing that wont work is using python to import a .iff attribute map using an existing file. This is what isn't working:

ctx = cmds.currentCtx()
print cmds.currentCtx()
cmds.artAttrPaintVertexCtx(ctx, e=True, ifl="C:/Users/Brandon/Desktop/TEST/NeckFixer_WeightsMap.iff", ifm="luminance")

ctx is returned as artAttrBlendShapeContext

but gives this error:

line 33: artAttrPaintVertexCtx: Object 'artAttrBlendShapeContext' not found.

Does anyone know what object should be passed to cmds.artAttrPaintVertexCtx or why this doesnt work?
(I've already checked that the path is correct using os.path.isfile)

Your help is greatly appreciated,
Thanks!

[nick-hughes]

Not sure exactly your required methodology, but I use this opensource tool. It works perfectly for copying blends from one mesh to another and you can write some python wrappers to do the whole thing for you. Or rewrite to make better for yourself

https://www.highend3d.com/maya/script/absymmesh-for-maya

Happy rigging and happy holidays!!

[system]

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