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
trick, everytime that I want
trick, everytime that I want to make a 2008 compatible version, i get a new problem, i still trying, but there is another paralel project that i'm doing that should resolve this problem.
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Chico, you're the best...and
Chico, you're the best...and hope to see this thing growing.
Will there also be a Max2008 version ? I'm still using it on some ongoing (and going...and going....) projects !! Would be very helpfull. I already put a lot of my libraries in your browser.
Hi trick, I answered in the
Hi trick, I answered in the e-mail about your questions.
Duke2: I have a new experimental version, I will e-mail you with it if you want to try, and more news are to come, I know that is a long time without a substantial update, most of the changes has been made is in the way the that the script works, to support all the features that i want to include in the future.
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Yeah any news?
Yeah any news?
Any news on version 1.0
Any news on version 1.0 ?
Will you be able to use this plugin in office AND home ?
Will you be able to transfer it to another computer if neccessary ?
Oii chico, uma dica boa eh
Oii chico, uma dica boa eh que de pra ver os thumbnails do arquivo do max no browser quando naum tem imagem, neh?
Since I won't release no
Since I won't release no updates between the last version released and the final version 1.0, I will start to post mini animated gifs showing some of the new features.
Delete by area while painting mesh and reference circle.
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Duke2: I'm working on the
Duke2:
I'm working on the final release at the moment since the release of the beta version I received a good feedback from the users that used the script, it was important to direct in the write of the final functions and to show the sections that deserve speed improvement, after the final release 1.0 , and the confirmation of a stable version, i will start a new moment of the script, that I will include several functions including the suggested functions from users, so I'm greatfully for your suggestions, and I'm archiving every suggestion in my docs to be implemented in the right moment.
thank you!
whereareyou:
Oi, realmente esse é exatamente um dos pontos que estou melhorando no script, e posso garantir que nos meus testes ja atingi um desempenho muito melhor com o script, lembrando que ele tambem sera muito versatil para aplicacao de vegetacao, coisa que necessita um bom desempenho.
Abraco
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oiii chico, tudo bem?
oiii chico, tudo bem? comprei teu plugin, muito bom! só acho ele um pouco devagar, pode ser?
Could you also add some
Could you also add some maxscript access to this? For example, the Library path, the ability to render a thumbnail, etc. I've written a script that exports the currently selected mesh or entire scene (if nothing is selected) to my AB library, with an option for category and name, and it would be good to be able to fire off an "update thumbnail" command with it as well :)