Custom Tree Support Python Script for Maya

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I've created a free tool that allows users to design custom, editable tree supports for FDM printers using Autodesk Maya. I've encountered mixed results with automatic tree support solutions like those found in Meshmixer and Cura, but this tool has proven to be a valuable solution in many instances. Users can easily adjust the supports after creation, including changing their thickness, bending them around, and more. The tool also features a button to import a fake Prusa print bed for sizing purposes, as well as a one-click STL exporter that will rotate models to Z-up orientation and export both the model and supports to separate files if desired. If you have any suggestions for additional useful features, please don't hesitate to let me know. Here's a video showing the script in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8l6RvOgIMM