madTools v1.1.0 - stable release

madTools v1.1.0 - stable release

Updated the create_joints tool, to help with day-to-day usage:

• The script now utilises affix as a string argument to ease-in adding on _l, _r for joint mirroring
• _end bool is now controlled via add_end boolean
• Due to that the shelf install (and shelf button!) has to change commands to new format : create_joints(NUMBER_OF_JOINTS, 'NAME', 'AFFIX', ADD_END)
• UI was changed to accomodate the change, now has two input boxes - for name and for affix
• Did some cleanup in code regarding to f-string and blank characters stripping

madTools v1.0.0 Release

madTools v1.0.0 - Initial stable release

madTools is a rigging and utility toolbox for Maya 2022+, providing a clean UI and shelf integration for technical animators and riggers.

Highlights:

• Create joint chains with custom naming and spacing
• Smarter Create Locator (selection/world origin)
• Snap To Average & Point To Average
• Snap To Parent for multiple objects
• Freeze Transforms, Select Hierarchy, Delete History
• Toggle LRAs, Joint ZSO
• Make ROM keyframes for Range of Motion animation

Installation instructions and screenshots are available in the README.

Major Changes in v1.0.0

• Package renamed from mtoolbox → madtools
  • All imports now use from madtools import ...
  • Folder name updated for clarity and branding
• Updated UI window title and version to v1.0.0
• Deleted old __pycache__ files and cleaned up repo

v0.9.2b - Bugfixes, preparation for v1.0.0

Bugfixes:

• Make ROM now properly creates keyframes on whole selection

UI:

• Added new buttons, code cleanup

v0.9.1b - New tools + reorganization

Updated UI and Shelf to include new tools:

• Make ROM
• Point To Average

UI:

• Updated the library paths
• Reorganised buttons by their usage

Shelf:

• Added new icons (colors organise their usage)
• Reorganised buttons by their usage

v0.9.0b - mToolbox beta release

mToolbox v1.0

Initial public release of mToolbox, a personal Python-based toolset for Autodesk Maya focused on rigging workflows.

Features

• PySide2 UI and Shelf-based installation options
• Create Joint Chain tool (UI-driven or shelf-editable)
• Snap to Parent (multi-object support)
• Snap to Average
• Select Hierarchy
• Freeze Transforms
• Delete History
• Toggle Local Rotation Axes (LRA)
• Smarter Create Locator (at selection or world origin)

Highlights

• Modular tool design (each tool is a standalone Python module)
• Easy Drag & Drop installation
• UI and Shelf modes
• Icons installed automatically
• Docstring-based tooltips in the UI
• Designed to speed up rigging workflows

Installation

See the README for full installation instructions (UI or shelf-based).

Notes

This is a 0.9.0b beta release
The toolset will continue to evolve as new tools and improvements are added.
Tested in Autodesk Maya 2022

Planned

• Additional rigging utilities

Feedback and suggestions are welcome.