Installation

The PGI Tools Suite is distributed as a standard Maya module.

Prerequisites

• Autodesk Maya (2022+ recommended, Python 3)
• Windows OS (tested)

Method 1: Module Installation (Recommended)

1. Locate your Maya modules directory:
   • C:\Users\<YourName>\Documents\maya\modules\
   • (If it doesn’t exist, create the modules folder).
2. Unzip the distribution package you received.
3. Copy All Contents (folders and files) into the modules directory.
   • You should see pgi_timeslider_set.mod and the time_slider_set folder inside your modules directory.

Method 2: Custom Location

If you prefer to keep your plugins in a custom folder (e.g., D:\MyPlugins):

1. Unzip the package to D:\MyPlugins.
2. Open the pgi_timeslider_set.mod file with Notepad.
3. Change + ... . to the full path.
   • Example: + MAYAVERSION:2024 PLATFORM:win64 pgi_timeslider_set 1.0.0 D:\MyPlugins

Launching the Tools

1. TimeSlider Set Toolbar

Open the Script Editor (Python tab) and run:

import time_slider_set.ui
time_slider_set.ui.install()

(Tip: Add this to your userSetup.py for auto-load.)

2. Smart Keyframe Navigator

This feature relies on hotkeys. Open your Hotkey Editor and create new commands:

Command 1: Smart Prev Key

import smart_keyframe_navigator
smart_keyframe_navigator.smart_goToPrevKey()

(Suggested Hotkey: , or <)

Command 2: Smart Next Key

import smart_keyframe_navigator
smart_keyframe_navigator.smart_goToNextKey()

(Suggested Hotkey: . or >)

Updating

Simply delete the old folders from the modules directory and copy the new ones in. Restart Maya.