BOA Asset Browser
Version:
0.1.0
Date Updated:
06/08/2026 HCG Asset Browser is now BOA Asset Browser
Rewritten in Qt to work with current versions of 3ds Max -> Still free.
Additional Info:
This page is kept for history. HCG Asset Browser has been rebuilt and renamed BOA Asset Browser — the current download, install steps, and full feature list live here:
assets.boxofapps.com/tools/boa-asset-browser →
What it does:
- Browse and generate thumbnails for your models, materials and textures.
- Add assets to the scene in a few clicks.
- Paint geometry with a model from your library.
- Apply materials with automatic UVW mapping.
- Replace scene models with another of your choice.
Version Requirement:
3ds Max 2025
Comments
Think this is the same dev.
Think this is the same dev. (Not sure but this could be what you're after) Seems this project is dead. http://www.scriptspot.com/3ds-max/scripts/project-manager
DESIGN CONNECTED can paint on objects too.
Drag asset into max and use: merge option > alt key > select obj to choose where you want to align to and use ctrl to rotate and shift+alt which aligns the object to a normal.
It's not written in msx so is 10x faster. The only thing it lacks it .mat support but there's this amazing tool for that. http://www.vizpark.com/shop/material-manager/
Thanks for the info , but HCG AB is exceptional
Thanks for the info, its useful too..
But to be honest HCG AB pro is exceptional.some of the functions cannot find in any other Plugin or Script specially Model Paint option on the scene directly with randomise settings.those things Make workflow more easy and smooth. simply cannot compare :)
I really miss this after upgraded to 3dsmax 2017.
Just use connecter
Just use connecter :)
https://www.designconnected.com/connecter/
Update for 2017?
It would be great if you can produce updated version for max 2017.
Many Thanks!
Keep up your good work!
Reuploaded
Reuploaded the installation file, thanks for letting me know!
www.boxofapps.com
reupload
Can someone please reupload 1.3.2, link dead , thanks!!!
double click
hi, i double click on the thumbnail then right click in the viewport to place.then shift+left click to rotate
search box
it's been faded on my for a while too, greyed out
Why I cant use the
Why I cant use the search?
its faded!!!?
Drag and drop issues
Hi Francisco.
I've just installed HCG pro for max 2015, all loads up fine, can add libraries etc. But when we try to drag and drop library assets into the scene it gives us the standard Open/Merge/Xref dialogue as though it is drageed from the desktop etc.
Any help would be appreciated!
Cheers