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
Hey francesco you finally
Hey francesco you finally gone here :) héhé chicco is the king ;) hi chicco :) your plug save my life !
Life is a dangerous experiment where no one has yet come out alive
www.vincent-grieu.com
you can atleast enable
you can atleast enable thumbnail generation for the 3 models only so that i can check its compability
Hello , i wrote a question
Hello ,
i wrote a question on your site , i am excited about your script and if i purchase it , it will be probably continued on future max versions... however i have some uncertainty about the current status of your script.
max 2009 64 bit:
i tired hcg pro 1.0 and free 0.7,
i set path to a folder containing 100+ 3ds and max files however...
"no files" message appear instead of some thumbnails...
correction: yes i can now see , the script does not include sub paths.. i have to set the actual folder , but that means that i will have to set 100's of paths and 100's more for textures,
feature wishes:
*option to add subfolders for texture and models..
*a time limited or somehow limited version to test out the real script as you might be conning ppl with a script that supports 3 meshes.
sorry for my doubt but it is the internet...
thanks again ,
sorry for my basic english ,
Hi Chico, I want to ask you
Hi Chico,
I want to ask you if your script read directly a .vrmesh. Because I've a lot of VRayProxy ready, with the corresponding thumb.
Can I create my HCG Asset Browser library with only .vrmesh and the corresponding thumb, rendering by myself?
no, you won't need HCG Asset
no, you won't need HCG Asset Browser PRO installed to open the scene after use it to build one. The script just help you to visualize, organize and apply your models, materials and texture to the scene, removing extra unnecessarily steps for very common daily task for 3d artists.
www.boxofapps.com
WOW, Looks like a dream come
WOW,
Looks like a dream come true. One question: So I use this to build a scene and send that file to a client. Will they need "HCG Asset Browser PRO" to open and work on the file?
Hi Masey, Can you send me a
Hi Masey,
Can you send me a screenshot of the max listener, when this error occur? Contact me using my website www.hermidacg.com and include your e-mail , I will send another script version to figure out the problem.
Best Regards,
Chico.
www.boxofapps.com
Hi Chico, This script looks
Hi Chico,
This script looks perfect for our requirements. We have a large exhibition library that we currently merge into current stands. I have downloaded your demo and unzipped as suggested, but doesn't seem to install properly. I can create a shortcut in the user interface but when used, I get an error 'Rollout handler exception'??
We are running 3dsMax 2010x64(Vray1.5 SP4) on Windows 7. Any thoughts / guidance welcome. If we can get it working, I would happily purchase for our studio of 5
Regards
Masey
Oiii chico, muito massa essa
Oiii chico, muito massa essa nova versao!! ta bem melhor!
abracoo,
Nice work, Chico!
Nice work, Chico!