Relink Bitmaps

501 votes
Version: 
2.17
Date Updated: 
08/12/2023
Author Name: 
Colin Senner

Relink Bitmaps is a script to easily relink all missing files (Bitmaps, VRayMeshes, Mental Ray Proxies, VRayHDRI, IES, etc) when they change directories or when you move computers, check out the short video tutorial below for more detailed information.

Unlike some other scripts of its kind, this is free!  There is a small donation link within the script if you choose to donate, I will remove the nag.  It is a simple licensing system, that does not force you to transfer network cards or be connected to the internet and will work with all versions of Max that are supported by the script.  If you choose to donate I'll be more than happy to license multiple computers as well.

Features:

[*] All 3dsmax supported Bitmap Texture types
[*] (new) Relinks Mental Ray Proxy files
[*] (new) Relinks VRay Proxies (.vrmesh)
[*] (new) Relinks VRayHDRI files
[*] (new) Relinks IES files (including VRayIES files)
[*] (new) Automatically checks for script updates and new versions
[*] 250% speed increase from previous versions
[*] Command-line mode available for automating repetative tasks (see documentation on the website)
[*] Configurable default user options saving button clicks and wasted time

Relink Bitmaps webpage:

https://colinsenner.com/relink-bitmaps/

Supported Max versions: Max 2018+
(Older versions should work, but are not supported moving forward)

Best,
Colin 

 

Additional Info: 

(Watch the video for more detailed instructions for usage)

1. Run the .mzp file (Self-installing file)

2. In Max goto "Customize -> Customize User Interface -> Toolbars tab -> Category: ColinScripts->Relink Bitmaps" and drag "Relink Bitmaps" to a toolbar, click to run.

Version Requirement: 
Max 2018+
Video URL: 

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pekili's picture

I just wanna drop line

I just wanna drop line here,colin my brother your script is the the most used script on my max scenes.Peace bro and thanx for your share with comunity :)

cecofuli's picture

Ok, I will send you an en

Ok, I will send you an en email :)
But I've this error also for an empty scene.

colinsenner's picture

Actually, you don't list your

Actually, you don't list your email address on your profile or a website I can find that information out. Please email me at colin[dot]senner[at]gmail[dot]com and I'll get this taken care of.

Cheers,
Colin

colinsenner's picture

Is there any way you can get

Is there any way you can get me a sample file that crashes (something relatively small)? If it does indeed crash it, I'll give you a free license of the script for your help. I'll send you an email regarding this now.

-Colin

colinsenner's picture

Yep, fully compatible with

Yep, fully compatible with Max 2012.

cecofuli's picture

Error...

Hi Colin
first, thank for the script. But, I don't know why, now I've this error:

-- Incompatible types: 734380, and undefined

I reinstalled the, delete my maxstart, but I've the same problem :/

danielmn's picture

is this compatible with max 2012

is this compatible with max 2012

i keep relink and it, just strip all paths

may the polys be with you

Vipera's picture

How can I select what I need

How can I select what I need if I cannot see the file name in a list?

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colinsenner's picture

I agree with the suggestion,

I agree with the suggestion, however it's quite easy to see the full path if you click on the missing map (or double-click), the script will paste the full path above the missing maps, allowing you to copy the full path.

-Colin

Vipera's picture

Window "Missing Bitmaps" should be able to change size

I cannot use this script because I have long bitmap paths and window "Missing Bitmaps" is modal. So, I cannot see the full path.

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