fogger  

fogger adds the capability to save and load fog and backdrop gradient parameters in LightWave.   

fogger.p includes 4 plugins within one file: Backdrop Saver, Backdrop Loader, Fog Saver, and Fog Loader.  The plugins have no interface; the parameters are set in the usual fashion from Layout's Effects panel under the Backdrop and Volumetrics tabs.

Install the plugins by adding fogger.p (Layout > Plugins > Add Plugins...).

The plugins will appear in the Layout Command category in the Edit Plug-ins panel.

You might wish to add buttons to the scene menu under the Fog entry in the Effects category:

• Backdrop Saver and Backdrop Loader operate with the Zenith, Sky, Ground, and Nadir Color parameters.  Sky Squeeze and Ground Squeeze are not supported because they are not supported by the LW SDK (the parameters can be read but not set thru the plugin API).  Saving the Solid background color is not supported by the plugin API.  A workaround, if deemed necessary, is to set the four gradient colors to the same value and then save normally.

• Fog Saver and Fog Loader operate with Fog Type, Fog Color, and the numeric parameters in the volumetric fog panel.  Envelopes are not supported; however, you may save and load envelopes for these channels natively in LW without the use of additional plugins.

fogger is free software, but if you would like to help defray the cost of development and help to keep free and inexpensive tools for LightWave coming, consider a small donation.  You decide on the amount, if any.  Thanks!