Project Manager

Submitted by Kstudio on Tue, 2010-09-14 09:37
597 votes
Version: 
4.00.00
Date Updated: 
06/09/2026
Author Name: 
Oleksandr Kramer

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 3D Models Browser
Materials Materials Browser
 
Textures Textures Browser
IES IES Photometric Browser
Asset Files Asset Tracking

 

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
Video URL: 
Links
Homepage URL: 
https://3d-kstudio.com/scriptspot/project-manager
Download URL: 
https://3d-kstudio.com/scriptspot/project-manager-download

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Kstudio's picture
Submitted by Kstudio on Tue, 2011-11-29 05:42.

owAs rule the re-installing

ow
As rule the re-installing the 3ds max must help you.

But for first generate the bug report (menu "Project manager" ==>> Create support Request)

Also please archive the Project-Manager folder and send to me (http://3d-kstudio.com/contact/)(C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2012 - 64bit\enu\scripts\TrackScripts\ProjectManager)

I check your files for possible issues and tell how we can solve this problem.
Thanks for feedback.

curmeiste's picture
Submitted by curmeiste on Mon, 2011-11-28 06:07.

Hello I installed the trial

Hello

I installed the trial version on 2012 x64 and 3ds MaxDesign get the error

Can you help

thanks

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Kstudio's picture
Submitted by Kstudio on Thu, 2011-09-15 11:15.

Uninstall

Drag ProjectManager.mzp file into viewport, check "Uninstall" and press button "Next" for uninstall.
Or manually delete CacheStart.mse from "scripts\startup\" directory and "ProjectManager" folder from "c:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsmax\2011 - 64bit\enu\scripts\TrackScripts\" directory.

vikoum's picture
Submitted by vikoum on Thu, 2011-09-15 06:04.

uninstall project manager

does anyone know how to uninstall project manager????

crystal3d's picture
Submitted by crystal3d on Fri, 2011-08-19 01:18.

i noticed that option before but infact

it is the "NEW" style material/map browser, old one comes up if you check that option...

Kstudio's picture
Submitted by Kstudio on Thu, 2011-08-18 04:15.

Check for use the Material/

Check for use the Material/ Map Browser in the old style.
Or uncheck for use the new.
In the next version I will change the operation of this parameter.

crystal3d's picture
Submitted by crystal3d on Thu, 2011-08-18 02:59.

Hello again,

I have installed latest PM and my material/map browser turned into this:

 

Does anyone know how to return it back to new Material/map browser:?

 

Found solution:

open "C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2011 - 64bit\enu\plugcfg\sme.ini and modify the last two lines to

"ShowMtlBrowser=1
UseOldMtlBrowser=0"

crystal3d's picture
Submitted by crystal3d on Thu, 2011-08-18 03:01.

old_post

old_post

crystal3d's picture
Submitted by crystal3d on Thu, 2011-08-18 03:00.

nvm

nevermind

Kstudio's picture
Submitted by Kstudio on Fri, 2011-08-05 10:02.

For saving space on the hard

For saving space on the hard drive you can use standard windows ability.

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