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After a long stretch of development, Project Manager 4 is officially out — the biggest release in the product's history, and now with full 3ds Max 2027 support.
The headline is AI Asset Classification.
Your library gets sorted automatically — by object type, material, and style — no manual tagging.

Project Manager 4 — What's New Since v3

Changelog · 3ds Max 2016–2027

AI-Powered Asset Classification

• Automatic categorisation of 3D models and textures by object type, material, form, and style — no manual tagging required
• Runs entirely on your machine — no cloud, no subscription, your assets never leave your computer
• GPU-accelerated background processing at low priority — won't interfere with rendering or active work
• Reclassify specific folders or categories on demand — no need to reprocess the entire library
• Scale across a team: multiple workstations share the same database and classify in parallel

Colour Tools

• Find assets by colour — pick from a palette and instantly see matching models or textures
• Perceptual colour similarity search — finds visually related assets, not just exact hex matches
• Find Similar by Colour in the right-click menu for models and textures

Find Similar

• Find similar by content — AI matches 3D models by style, shape, and visual look
• Find similar by colour palette — matches assets to a reference image or mood board by dominant colour proportions

Smarter Search & Filtering

• Multi-keyword search: "Chair, Glass" finds a file named Chair.max described as "glass"
• Category filter correctly includes all subcategories — filtering Furniture also returns Furniture → Chairs → Dining
• Combine category and material filters: find glass-and-metal tables, or wooden ones, in one click
• Categorised / Uncategorised quick filters — see which assets still need attention

Gallery & 3D File Browsing

• Three gallery tabs for .max files: Models, Materials, and External Links
• Drag materials directly from the gallery into your open 3ds Max scene
• 3D viewport preview for FBX, 3DS, OBJ, and other formats — inspect geometry before importing
• Edit external links inline — fix or replace missing textures without opening the .max file
• Zoom & Pan for images — inspect textures at full resolution inside Project Manager

Migration & Compatibility

• v3 and v4 share the same database format — point v4 at your existing library and go; no rebuild required
• Run v3 and v4 side by side on the same team; supported from 3ds Max 2016 through 2027

Performance & Other Fixes

• Significantly improved overall performance — faster navigation, filtering, search, and file/folder operations
• Live sync in shared database mode — changes by colleagues appear automatically without reloading