Instance Materials and Maps by Name and Class

1 vote
Version: 
1.42
Date Updated: 
07/21/2022
Author Name: 
Oleksandr Kramer (Kstudio)

Free 3ds Max script for fast clearing a scene from duplicates of materials and maps.
Often after importing a file from DWG, FBX, or other 3D formats, a lot of duplicated materials and maps appear in the scene.

This script will help clean up your scene from such materials and maps.

Using:

  • Place Materials to Material/Slate Editor
  • Select a material for using as a source for others
  • Press the button “Make Instance”

* To exclude the material(s) from instantiating – rename it
“Instance Material” script included in the free Kstudio Scripts pack

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Kstudio's picture

Vray Blend Material is supported

I checked this and it works as expected with Vray Blend Material
I tested it with script version 1.42
Vray 6.00.04
3ds Max 2021

sketchupmaster's picture

can't instance blend material VRay

hello

thank you for script its very help to instance scene material . . .

but it can not instance blend VRay material in scene

please check and revert

thanks

Thanks,
Sketchup Master

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