Based on the Bungee paper we've implemented a MetaData python class
that utilises a simple MPxNode as a singleton to store the MetaData
attributes. MetaData structures are connected together and Maya Nodes
are tagged to the MetaData via message links.
for example:
class MetaData(obejct):
def __init__(self, node=None, **kw):
self,metaClass = self.__class__.__name__
# create the MPxNode and set the attr attaching it to Node
Each MetaData subclass has different methods associated with them.
While I have a simple AETemplate for my MPxNode. It's become obvious
that I could have a totally different template based on the metaClass
attribute on the node. With buttons calling methods in the class that
operate on the MetaData structure.
The only hacky way I have got this working is by reloading the
AETemplate via a script job if the MetaData node is different to the
last cached MetaData selection. This works, is slow-ish, not stable
because the UI doesn't seem to be thread safe.
So, I guess I have to create a different MPxNode for every subclass
that requires a different template. Even though my MPxNode is
effectively a blank node?
Anyone? You're experience with templates would be welcome. I've just
started to investigate them.
-Dave
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