Installing Speed Trim Unfold¶

Setting up

1.Unzip the Speed_Trim_Unfold.zip file.

2.Copy-paste the Speed_Trim_Unfold folder into your \Documents\Maya\Scripts folder.

3.Open Maya.

Python Code

Copy the 2 Python lines below and bind these on a hotkey or shelf button to execute the tool.
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from Speed_Trim_Unfold import speed_trim_unfold speed_trim_unfold.show_ui()

Python Code

Unfold/Align U (Recommended)*

Copy the 2 Python lines below and bind these on a hotkey to unfold horizontally and align your shells to the horizontal U boundary of the target UV shell. (Auto-Orient needs to be checked off in the UI for this to happen).
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from Speed_Trim_Unfold import speed_trim_unfold speed_trim_unfold.unfold_align_U()
Tip - Unfold/Align U Hotkey
- Since trim sheets are usually long, thin strips of UV shells, it's recommended to use the Unfold/Align U button as a hotkey with the Auto-Orient option always on.
- This ensures your UVs are unfolded horizontally, then oriented and aligned to match whatever the target shell is.
Unfold/Align V

Copy the 2 Python lines below and bind these on a hotkey to unfold vertically and align your shells to the vertical V boundary of the target UV shell. (Auto-Orient needs to be checked off in the UI for this to happen).
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from Speed_Trim_Unfold import speed_trim_unfold speed_trim_unfold.unfold_align_V()

Speed Trim Unfold Shelf Image - Shelf Button Info

First time you fire up the tool (Step 2) click on the Options Menu.

There you will find a create shelf button you can use that will automatically create a shelf button for you.

Downloading this image is not necessary (exists only as backup).

Click the button below to learn how to create hotkeys and shelf buttons.