Self Oriented Lattice Tools for Maya

Self‑Oriented Lattice (Optimized)A one‑click Maya tool that builds an FFD cage perfectly aligned—and tightly fitted—to your selected geometry or components.

Automatic Axis Detection: Finds the principal direction by sampling longest vertex pairs.

Multi‑Stage Volume Minimization:

Coarse optimization around the main axis

Fine‑tuning with smaller perturbations

Final “free‑axis” random search to break free of any axis constraints

Guaranteed Fit: Every selected vertex (or entire object) remains inside the lattice’s bounding box.

Pure Python/UI: Drop the single .py in your Maya scripts folder or add a shelf button to launch.

Ideal for rigs, deformations, and modeling tasks where you need a clean, minimal‑volume lattice that hugs your mesh every time.