PitchCorrection 1.2

Overview

The Pitch Correction software is a Layout Generic plugin. It corrects a rotation problem that causes wrong rotation when you rotate an item 90 degrees or more on its local or world pitch.

Rotation Problem on LightWave3D:
When you rotate an item 90 degrees or more on its local or world pitch. The heading and bank flip over, and the pitch is wrong value.
(wrong value) Correction

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Requirements

ver1.2: LightWave3D 9.6 or higher(Windows 64bit/32bit)

ver1.1: LightWave3D 6.5b or higher(Windows 32bit)

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Usage

When a rotation problem arises, use the "Pitch Correction: Inferior Angle" or "Pitch Correction: Superior Angle" at the frame.

"Pitch Correction: Inferior Angle"
It rotates an item 180 degrees or less on its pitch.

(wrong value)
Correction 1
Correction 2

retry
"Pitch Correction: Superior Angle"
It rotates an item 180 degrees or more on its pitch.

(wrong value)
Correction 1
Correction 2

retry

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Installation

  1. Copy the "PitchCorrection.p" file to your plugin directory. (e.g., C:\LightWave_9_64\Plugins)
  2. Start up Layout, choose "Utilities > Plugins > Add Plugins", and select "PitchCorrection.p".
    For information on adding plugins, refer to your LightWave 3D documentation.
  3. Edit "Edit > Edit Menu Layout > Plug-ins", and it will appear as "Pitch Correction: Inferior Angle" and "Pitch Correction: Superior Angle".

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Download

Here it is as a zip file:
PitchCorrection12.zip (v1.2/ 152KB/ Nov. 16, 2009)

PitchCorrection11.zip (v1.1/ 32KB/ Aug. 31, 2006)

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Changelog

v1.2 (Nov. 16, 2009)
- Fixed a bug leaked memory.
- Compiled for 64bit.
v1.1 (Aug 31, 2006)
- Fixed a crash when operating at a frame without key on LW8.5 or higher.
- Fixed a bug that created the key which cannot be deleted on LW8.5 or higher.
v1.0 (Apr 14, 2003)
- The First Edition

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