Jot Down Notes

Description

Jot Down Notes allows artists to create, manage and review notes directly within a 3ds Max scene.
Notes can be attached to objects or specific polygon faces and organised using review status categories.

Viewport overlays provide clear visual feedback, making it easy to identify outstanding tasks,
review comments and completed items during production.

Technical Requirements

Licence Requirements

This tool requires an active SiNi user account and a valid licence.

Supported Licences

• All Access Subscription
• IgNite Subscription

The script will not function unless you are logged into the SiNi Desipher Licence Manager within 3ds Max.
If a valid licence cannot be found, functionality will be disabled until a licence is activated.

Activating Your Licence

1. Create a SiNi account at SiNiSoftware.com.
2. Download the latest SiNi installer.
3. Install SiNi into your version of 3ds Max.
4. This installs the SiNi Desipher Licence Manager.
5. Launch 3ds Max.
6. Open the Desipher Licence Manager.
7. Sign in using your SiNi account credentials.
8. Once your licence has been validated, the script will become available for use.

Installation

ZIP Package Contents

• MacroScript Version
• Documentation

Installing the MacroScript Version

1. Extract the ZIP file.
2. There are two options to install MacroScript .MZP files.
   – Drag and Drop the MacroScript .MZP file into a 3ds Max viewport.
   – Run the Script from the Command Panel; Utilities/MAXScript/Run Script.
3. Open Customise → Customise User Interface.
4. Select the Sinilab_Scripts category.
5. Drag the tool onto a toolbar, quad menu or menu.

MacroScript Controls

Single-Click the toolbar icon to apply the default setting.
Shift-Click the toolbar icon to open the UI and make adjustments. The settings will be saved as the default.

Rollout Reference

Create, organise and manage scene review notes.

Note Content

Enter the note text that will be stored with the selected object or face.

Review Status

Assigns a review category to the note.

• Custom – Uses a custom review colour.
• To Do – Marks work that requires action.
• Review – Marks items requiring inspection.
• Done – Marks completed items.

Add Object Note

Creates a note attached to the selected object.

Add Face Note

Creates a note attached to a specific polygon face.

Update Note

Updates the currently selected note.

Scene Notes

Displays all notes stored in the current scene.

Delete All Scene Notes

Removes all notes from the scene.

Export Notes to PDF

Exports the note list to a PDF report.

Show Viewport Overlay

Displays note information directly in the viewport.

Viewport Style

Selects the viewport display method used for note overlays.

Height

Adjusts the display height of viewport note labels.

Isolate All Notes

Displays only objects that contain notes for focused review.

Typical Workflows

Object Review Notes

1. Select an object.
2. Enter a note description.
3. Choose a review status.
4. Click Add Object Note.
5. Enable viewport overlays if required.

Face-Level Markup

1. Select a mesh object.
2. Enter the review comment.
3. Click Add Face Note.
4. Pick the face that requires attention.
5. Review the note directly in the viewport.

Export Review Report

1. Complete the review process.
2. Verify all notes in the Scene Notes list.
3. Click Export Notes to PDF.
4. Share the generated report with the team.

Troubleshooting

Q: My notes are not visible in the viewport.

A: Enable Show Viewport Overlay in the Display Options section.

Q: I cannot create a face note.

A: Ensure a valid mesh object is selected before creating a face note.

Q: The PDF report is empty.

A: Verify that notes exist in the Scene Notes list before exporting.

Q: Isolate All Notes does not show any objects.

A: Confirm that notes have been created and assigned within the scene.