Advanced Painter

Is this script still updated? It seems that max2024 cannot be used in win11.

Is this script still updated? It seems that max2024 cannot be used in win11.

Is this script still updated? It seems that max2024 cannot be used in win11.

yeah . i have same problem too. this is the update of the script : pls visit here : http://95.111.225.163

I still can't get it to work in max 2020, is there an updated script for it? thanks

I think a Windows update has changed permissions in the Programs folder.

A couple of days ago I could install mzp after mzp and today I could not.

I manually gave myself permissions in the Autodesk folder.

I found it easier to open the file with a zip program like 7 Zip and then place the files into the directory. If you open the .run file in notepad you can see exactly where you are supposed to put them.

I have slightly corrected the installer to work correctly in newer versions of 3ds max (currently tested in 3ds max 2020). This installer works in a simple "drag and drop" way.
If the author does not mind, i will attach the corrected version here:

3ds Max 2020 Not working: https://cdn1.savepice.ru/uploads/2019/6/28/245275feca94807c76e299f6a5fb1…

The reason is that you do not have Administrator permissions to make any changes to the 3ds max root folder.
Before installing, make sure that you have the necessary Administrative rights to make changes to the 3ds max root folder or contact your Administrator for help.

Works fine with 3ds Max 2019. Drag and drop the advpainter_1.6.0.mzp doesn`t work.
Copy the file into the Scripts folder. From Scripting menu - Run the advpainter_1.6.0.mzp.
A pop up will inform you that it`s installed. Go to Customize and add it as a button.

please i am not able to open the painter except for options grass. In all the others i am getting active x control error and its says
" MsComCtLib.ListviewCtrl " Class not registered.

Please Help ASAP.

did you download ver 1.5 or 1.6? coz 1.6 already net version tho , should be no problem tho.

Hi,
same problem for me, impossible to install on 3dsmax 2016 / Windows 10 pro.
It looks like when you have an account on windows 10 even with admin right, you not have a real administrator access on some system files.
So that's why (in my opinion)you can not install ADV painter.

i found a solution: you have to activate the real adminsitrator account (with "net user" CMD on windows: take a look on google) and you have to boot on administrator session and give the good rights to your user account on the good folder and be able to install.
For me, i now work on the administrator session. Not the best way, but it solve the problem.

Windows 10 is good but hard to manage with those administrator rights.

Hope it helps. :)

Max.

Has anyone successfully installed this script in 3ds max 2016? Is this supposed to work on version 2016?
I tried several times like described, no luck.

I removed according to the instructions, but the menu category still remains.

run as administration 3dsmax then run scripts to install
enjoy it!!!

Very brilliant tool. The only thing I can ask for is to have an opportunity saving its presets!

u should install the script from max script...
drag and drup dosent work properly

Try install it on 3dsmax 2014 and problems... See the screenshot to help me please.

Please , can someone help me to get rid of this error - runtime error:can't load button images:bitmap:"c:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max\2013\script\AdvPainter\scatterer_a.bmp"
Respect

it happens because of the way you installed it , so after you downloaded the file then extracted it ,then u should open 3dsmax as administrator , from maxscript run the extracted file "advpainter_1.6.0.mzp" .
wrong installation , when you drag and drop the files to max .

Here is the screenshoot of the error message appeared to me.
Any help pls? I am using 3ds Max 2014

3ds Max 2014 /advpaint error

Did you ever figure this out? I got the same error message...
Would appreciate a steer...

Saves a lot of time trying to create brushes for export, thanks

I just receive the dreaded "--Runtime error: copy error on fileL c:\program files\..."

On max 2013 x64 :/

any help for 2014?

I am also on 3ds Max Design 2013 x64 and I cannot seem to install the script properly. I keep getting an error when trying to open the script: "-Unknown property: 'open' in undefined"

I have made a UI folder in the 2013 folder on the C drive, and also tried logging in as admin. These have not worked.

Any ideas of what I am doing incorrectly?

It work perfect with me, im using max 2014 , no error found. Please take screen shoot where the script error message appear.

Nothing changed, just installation procces from max 2013 up [only].... for max 2012 down to max 5, please just download attached link above :cheers

I had the same problem on 3ds 2012.

'--Runtime error: Copy error on file c:\Program Files...'

Finally i solved only running max like an administrator.
I hope is usefull, the solution was so stupid....that becames dificult_:S_!

I have Runtime error on 3ds max 2009

works well in max 2013-64.
thank you for your work.
and the convert on is great too.

dupe

How'd you get it to work?

I just get the dreaded:

--Runtime error: Copy error on file c:\Program Files...

Edit: grr. reply to use posts as a new comment :/

creat 'ui' under 2013. copy the ducuments of painter in 2012 to it.

Hi everyone, I downloaded then install advanced painter but it makes an error (I'm using 3ds max 2011), i want to ask if there's a version of it to run under 3ds max 2011, or if there's a special method to install on max 2011
thank you for your reply

Hello Herman

Pardon me for the "About" suggestion. I'va just find it in bottom. But the version still to be change form 1.5.1 to 1.6

Nice day

Scotty

Hello Herman

Really great work. As simple to use as the JASC PSP was compare to the new COREL Shits. The interface is perfect for me. Only a simple thing. When you run the new 1.6 script, the pop window continue to confirm the 1.5 is well done... ;-)

Maybe that will be fine to have a simple "About" in the panel to see information about your work, the present version, and why not, a direct link to your site.

Nice day to you

Scotty

Hi Herman, thanks for this great script I have been using it to scatter some bunches of grass but I am noticing that each time it is placing an instance of each proxy at every scatter point. What am I doing worng?

I am using max 2012

Thanx very much ....................

You only have to run 3DMax as Administrator and then install it ;)

thanks

can't work whit max 2010 2011?

It's worked for me on 2010, 2011, 2012
No problems

Hi,
I am using 3ds max 2012
I get this message:

"Type error: Call needs function or class, got: undefined"

Anyone got an idea what I can do to get the script to work?
Any help would be most appreciated. Thankyou.

thx. Checking it out.

Personally I think you should check out Neil Blevins Object Painter and spline painter scripts, MUCH better interface, a lot more control and a lot less bugs.

There's a reason the guy works at Pixar...

A thing that occurred to me, though.
It seems, it would be really practical to have a button, which would allow to load a file of objects to paint from. For instance, you would load a trash file, with some trash objects in it, or a book one, with various models of books, and start painting without the need of making them or importing them manually each time for each sceene.
We, users, could even share such collections among us.

It could be a nice alternative to picking objects from scene as in scatterer or randomizer.
I might try to write an ink myself, but it would probably be a nicer, better, more stable ink if somebody more experienced in mxs gives it a go. It would definetly become available much sooner.
Anyway, as said, thanks for a very useful tool.

I first used this script with max7 or something. Seems way back.
I dont use it every day, but when I need it its there. Pure reliability. Thanks for sharing.

Hi to everyone,
Im facing the same problem (runtime error) as mentioned by tit@n and boselecta. I have also posted an img of the error message, pls help, so that i can get thru dis problem

can you post the listener result?

All you need is to run your max as an administrator.
Right click on your max icon and choose "Run As Administrator".
Now you can run Advanced Painter script on your max.

Works Like a Charm.

Hello,
I just tried to install the advpainter, and I got this message:

MAXScript FileIn Exception

-- Runtime error: Copy error on file: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3dsMax 2010\stdplugins\stdscripts\Functions_AdvPainter.ms

I tried several times and every time i got the same error.
Does anybody know why is this, i'm using 7 64bits, max 2010 64bits and VRay1.5
Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

This script would be even greater if there were an option in scatterer to fill a surface with copies instead of having to paint them. You know, painting small objects like grass is too slow.

супер плаг давно хотел его попробовать
super plugin very good

It saved me a couple of days while creating an architectural project. I used it to put different windows on the smaller white houses in the front of this picture. Great stuff. Thanks for sharing!

the installation is done correctly but once installed around the box is empty with no option

anyone know if there is to do something else after installation or simply does not work in 3d max 2010 64
thanks

This script no match in my system.

Found a bug in max 2010 x64.

Although all scale values and brush settings are all set equal to 1.0, some objects are scaled or stretched. This occurs both on flat and round surfaces, like a geoSphere...

It seems related to the base-object normals, like as I were drawn between two normals and
the object needs to interpolate size, or something..

BTW,Is there any way to set SNAP mode ON with this tool? I can't get it work with SNAP...

Apart form that, it's a must-have tool in videogame development when you need to place your assets in the level design...

Great script. Is there a way to rotation the stones or have then not intersect with one another? Thanks.

It's not working 'cause you need to run 3ds max with administrative priviliges in vista and 7

max design 2010 x64 windows7 - works perfect!

Can anyone say - what is the difference between Randomazer and Scatterer.
As I didn't find any difference - it comes they are the same tools.

Regards!

great script thnx

max 2009 x64 windows 7 - works perfect

Yup, it's the same for max x64 design 2010, using windows 7 is a no go

dudes, i just tried to install the advpainter, and I got this message:

MAXScript FileIn Exception

-- Runtime error: Copy error on file: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3dsMax 2009\stdplugins\stdscripts\Functions_AdvPainter.ms

I tried several times and every time i got the same error.
Does anybody know why is this, i'm using Vista 64bits, max 2009SP1 64bits and VRay1.5 Sp2.
Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

pelase help :(

hey, i was wondering if you found a solution to this problem? i am getting maxscript filein exception error - runtime error: copy error on file. i cant work it out. i had this installed on 2009 max and it works fine, now i am on 2010 max and also using vista..

let me know what i have to do to get this to work.. thanks

Really super stuff!!

Thank you very much.

but is not working whit max 2009 x64!
i have downloaded all the files 1.5.5 and 1.6 but there is the same problems....

Hello,
I just tried to install the advpainter, and I got this message:

MAXScript FileIn Exception

-- Runtime error: Copy error on file: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3dsMax 2009\stdplugins\stdscripts\Functions_AdvPainter.ms

I tried several times and every time i got the same error.
Does anybody know why is this, i'm using Vista 64bits, max 2009SP1 64bits and VRay1.5 Sp2.
Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

I'm using MAX 2009 64bit and it doesn't work. I don't know why. It says "-- Unknown property "open" in undefined" and then it opens the script window:

"
macroScript openAdvPainter
buttontext: "Advanced Painter"
tooltip: "Open Advanced Painter"
category: "Advanced Painter"
(
on execute do
advPainter.open()
)
"

Can anybody help me please?

I have also been missing pressure support on the Inks. I took a go at adding pressure to the Randomizer Ink, and it seems to work fairly well, although it's nothing fancy.

Check out the attached file, just put it into your AdvPainter folder and you should have a new Ink Available.

I love you! :D the pressure sensitivity is VERY! helpful

would be amazing to have an option for animation offset in scatterer/randomizer...
working on a project in which a city is being built "stop motion" style, this feature could come handy.

--> DomdOmdoM
Thanks!
I'll give it a try right away. Love this script.
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Tried it now and it works fine. Just one little thing:
When switching between different brushes (Randomizer to Scatterer for example) the settings on your new parameters (min scale and max scale) are lost and reset to 1,0 (default). This is not the case with other parameters.

It would be handy to have them stay as the were when switching between the brushes.
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Testing some more:
It seems that the settings are there but that it looks as if they are reset to default. Also the "Lock" check box is not updated when switching between brushes.

Also:
You haven't updated the About-page. It still says Version 1.5 for Max 5.1. Personally I think you and 3DZver are entitled to be mentioned there too. The URL that is written is no longer active.
I think that's about it!

Thanks for a nice improvement.

Hello Titane357 ! .. I'm sorry, It seems my change on script do not work with Max 8 .. I only used it on Max 2009.. Perhaps I'll try to fix it later! SeeU

Strange, I use Max 2009 (French version)....

Hey Kids !!

..here come my modifications on this excellent script :

I just add 3 dimension scale with Min and Max value in Scaterrer and Randomizer.
Lock check box allow you to have an XYZ uniform scale.

Thanks to Herman Saksono and 3DZver !!
See you!

hello everybody !
I'm very disapointed : it is working for every body ?
When I install I get an error (flag_1...), I can paint but in ink rollout I just have "grass".
To use an another ink I must replace the text in grass.ms with an another ink .ms
Very usefull with vrayproxy !!!
Great script anyway !! :-)

Waaooo !! .. it's the best script I never seen !! ..great job 3DZver and Herman !!

thanks! ;-)

Thanks to Herman for making the script and to 3DZver for the upgrades!
Great tool. You should make it into a commercial plugin and make a million bucks!
Cheers.

Praises again goes to 3DZver!

Just when I have started to work on Max 2009. You update the script, this time even with new features!
Thank you very much for this 3dZver!

(You forgot to change the About-page. It still says 1.5 for Max 5.1. I also think you should put in "Modified by 3DZver" somewhere on that page.)

Best regards
Jonas

Hi All!

I modified a little and have improved a script.

Here the list of changes and additions:
* the cource code is recompiled and optimized for support of dotNet;
* acceptance in attention of scale of source object which has been applied to him up to cloning is added (Randomizer and Scatterer);
* the opportunity to set factor in randomness scaling of clone (min % - max %) is added (Randomizer and Scatterer);
* support of use of groups as source objects is added (Randomizer and Scatterer).

New version for download is possible here: AdvPainter v1.6.0(x32/x64)

wooooow

Thank you so much 3DZver, this is amazing. I already gave up the hope for a 64 bit version.

Much thanks 3dZver! I had tried (very unsucessfully) to update the .net myself a few times, but my meager maxscript skills just broke it more than it already was... :)

This really should be an 'official' update, I'd like to see this posted here on scriptspot as a v1.6 or something. I don't see why the autor would take exception to that.

Thanks again for the Christmas present!

Finally!! Thank you 3dZver, this was great!

I wish you all happy holidays and a great new year ;)

Thanks for greetings, Pewi.
I too congratulate all happy New Year!

Yes. I too have found out this bug, but I have recompile only the interface and have a little corrected algorithm of interaction with it. The source code by means of which operations of transformation with all cloned objects calculate has remained former.
Therefore this bug most likely existed and earlier. But I have corrected this now. A new update of a script it is possible download in the same place (see my message above).

Praises goes to 3DZver!

Thank you so much. You are a true well-doer.
Happy holidays everybody.

Greetings from Sweden,

I discovered a bug though:
- Using Scatterer and selecting "Align to Stroke" X or Y.
- I get an "Scatterer Ink Error" dialog-box with an OK-button.
- Using "Off" works fine.
- The Randomizer brush works fine using any "Align to Stroke" option.

Anyone else has this?

Hi All!

I recompile this script for x64 (for use with dotNet).
To download it is possible here: AdvPainter v1.5(x64)

I hope, that the author of this script will not take offence at me for it :)

Spaceba! The 64bit randomizeer works great.

when i click this link, i still cannot download the .rar. Where can I find the 64 bit version of Advanced Painter? Thank you :)

please recompile this for max 9 x64.

Every time someone writes a comment here i think for a second that there is a new update. But each time im wrong. Anyone else feel the same?

very good,thanks..

Hi all + Herman

Is there any chance on a recompile for Max 9 / 2008 x64?
Or does anyone have any ideas on how to get around this?
I really love this tool! :D

/Jonas

tablet sensitive would be great for the surface size like ending the toothpaste with some taper

It is unbelievable that autodesk havent got this into max yet. The fact that this doesnt work for max9 x64 is driving me crazy. modo is starting to get some great features that i wish max had... autodesk has become lazy imo

in the meantime we can hope for a recompile!

hi Timmeh i got the same problem im max9 32bits with productions tools.

got the same runtime error : cannot create the activex control: MSComctlLib.ListViewCtrl
reported error message : invalid class string

did you find a way to fix it . i tried regcure and registryfix to fix the problem without any luck.

awesome tool! works perfectly with max 9 32 bit. Sure beats positioning each object by hand :)

HI CAN YOU PLEASE SEND ME THE STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION?THANKS

they need to just add this to the default max tool set already =)

Max 9 64bit doesn't have activex and never will. This is why they introduced DotNet for Max 9. The only way to 'fix' the problem is to convert all activex components to DotNet.

Has anyone gotten this to work after getting the error message with Max9? It seems that the scatter and randomize menus are the issue, they are not being shown. The error is not only for 64 bit as someone previously stated.

This is really, really great!

I have two suggestions:

• an overall scale adjustment dial -or give the script the the ability to adjust to the current units settings.
• a collapse and join when finished toggle

- Geoff

Great job, I was looking for something this kind for a long time :)

I'm gonna use it mostly for ground detailing...

A few missing features are a possibility to add scale and noise variation to scattered objects (same options as in native max's scatter tool)

also tablet sensitivity could be awesome :)

and the last one intersection preventing

Thanks a lot :D

it's there a version for 3ds max 9 ?

http://www.RappyBMX.110mb.com

second that...

i would love to have that tool, but unfortunately it says error on autoload.

"flag___1" error in code or something like that...

please recompile this on for max 9...

I've been using this one with max 9 (32 bit) for quite a while. Scripts are most often forward compatible (as opposed to plugins).

 Did you follow the installation instructions? You extract the .mzp file from the zip then from 3ds max click Maxscript / Run Script and select the .mzp file... Max will then put everything in the right place for you...

I tested it on max9 64bit, all tools work except scatter and randomize due to some atcivex problem. Maybe there is something wrong with my system.

(Runtime error: Cannont create activex control: mscomctllib.listviewctrl reported error message: Invalid class string)

I second that.. It works fine on two of my machines but the third come up with this error..."(Runtime error: Cannont create activex control: mscomctllib.listviewctrl reported error message: Invalid class string)"

 Im using MAX 9 SP2 for all machines, they should all be identical.

I figured out the error... It is a 64bit error. The plugin works fine for 32bit MAX 9, but 64bit MAX 9 will give you the error "(Runtime error: Cannont create activex control: mscomctllib.listviewctrl reported error message: Invalid class string)"

 Any chance of a fix?

It works in 9 !!

And 8 and 7 and6 and 5.... Has for years