Project Manager
Version:
4.00.00
Date Updated:
06/09/2026 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
More about new features ⇒ Project Manager version 4
Update History for all versions.
Models  | Materials  | |
Textures  | IES  | Asset Files  |
Quick Start Frequently Asked Questions
Main Features
- AI Asset Classification — automatically categorises 3D models and textures by object type, material, form, and style. Runs entirely on your machine, no cloud or subscription required.
- Find Similar — locate visually related models by style and shape, or match assets to a reference image by dominant colour palette. Powered by AI, available from the right-click menu.
- Colour Search — find models and textures by colour using perceptual similarity. Pick any colour from a palette and instantly see matching assets across your entire library.
- Colour Labels — tag assets with workflow statuses (Draft, Approved, In Review, Archived, Urgent) and filter by label. Ideal for team pipelines and asset QA.
- Easy to organise and browse 3ds Max Models, Materials, Textures, and IES Photometric Lights.
- Merge Models, Materials, Bitmaps, and IES using Drag & Drop.
- Three gallery tabs for .max files: Models, Materials, and External Links — drag materials directly into your open scene.
- Interactive rendering previews for Materials, IES Photometric, FBX, OBJ, 3DS, USD, BVH Motion Capture, and other 3D formats.
- Show native previews for 3ds Max files, ArchVision RPC, GrowFx, Revit, Substance, BIP Motion, SketchUp, HDRI, and more.
- Store and create Proxy objects with materials.
- Create PBR (Physically Based Rendering) materials and support for Substance textures.
- Smart search by tags, keywords, categories, colours, and labels — with OR / AND filtering modes and instant results.
- Asset Tracking Management — edit external links inline, fix missing textures without opening the source file.
- Team database support — multiple workstations share one library with live sync; AI classification runs in parallel across the team.
- Supports all major renderers: V-Ray, Corona, Octane, Arnold, Redshift, Maxwell, and more.
Version Requirement:
3ds Max 2016-2027
Comments
>>WHY you CHANGED your
>>WHY you CHANGED your licensing scheme BACK!!
That was three years ago and no more than a week.
Sorry, but soon I'm not going to change the licensing system.
No, we did not discuss it.
No, we did not discuss it. You just told it as it was. That's 2 different things ! If we discussed this, you would have explained WHY you CHANGED your licensing scheme BACK !! I just wanted to support Simms request here, because I do not agree with this licensing. Whether you change something or not, is fully up to you.
If $100 more gives me the freedom to use a plugin where I want, YES... I surely would, but then the users who just need to use it on one PC, would object !! This is NOT in the first place about money: this is about connecting a license to a user ... not to just ONE machine !!! Discount coupons don't help in this matter. What I meant is that you could connect the license to the VRay dongle.
Hi Erik. We already discussed
Hi Erik.
We already discussed about this.
Also you already have a discount coupon.
P.S.
The cost of Vray ~1000$ :)
You agree to pay +$100 or more for a dongle?
+1
Just want to add to the request for supporting a second machine. Know only 2 companies with this strange licensing scheme (incl. MultiScatter !!!) Since I only use VRay (with ONE dongle!!!) it is simply impossible to use 2 machines at the same time ... so why not the possibility to tie it to that dongle. Even Max on SUBS allows 2 machine !!! SUPPORT freelancers !!!!
Hi Brett. Sorry but each
Hi Brett.
Sorry but each license can be used only on 1 computer.
http://3d-kstudio.com/frequently-asked-questions/#1
I will send the coupon code with discount for your next buy.
laptop/workstation?
Hey -
Been using File Path Finder for a while and just got Project Manager and so far it seems great too. I also just got a laptop, and while I'm pretty sure the answer is no: is it possible to install it to my laptop as well as my workstation? I can with Max and most of the plugins I use and it would be great to have office/laptop in perfect sync.
Thanks /b
Maybe you occasionally
Maybe you occasionally pressed the button "Skip this version".
You always can get latest version by this link http://3d-kstudio.com/download-manager.php?id=30
No update available
I am using version 1.50.24, everytime I click "Check for Updates", it displays "You are using the latest Project Manager version (1.50.24).
Just curious why I can't update to the latest version?
Track thanks problem solved
Track thanks
problem solved very grateful
regards
Quote: Originally Posted by
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Originally Posted by curmeiste Hello I installed the trial version on 2012x64 and 3ds MaxDesign get the error Can you help thanksThanks for bug-report.
I hope your problem is solved.
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