BOA Asset Browser

146 votes
Version: 
0.1.0
Date Updated: 
06/08/2026
Author Name: 
Francisco Hermida

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
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fatalorganizma's picture

thumbnail render error.

When i try to thumbnail render i get an error " unable to convert: undefined to type: Integer" anyone has any idea ?

gazarika's picture

That would be awsome

Could you add this feature when we drage to merge the model only without the scene camera or lights

MrDojo's picture

runtime error 3dsmax2015

I really really want to use it.. but whenever I try installing this I get a runtime error :/ !

Warkama's "fix" did not work for me sadly..

Anyone ??

rachka's picture

Fix 3ds max 2014 runtime error

Put a HCGAB folder also in C:\Users\USER\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2014 - 64bit\ENU\scripts\
This is a folder from the Customize Menu > Configure System paths, in 3ds Max. The address may vary according to different users. The error says there is no such folder in this location. So put that folder there in order to be found.

placerouge's picture

Same error

An Issue for this ? :c

3dwannab's picture

Works 2015

Much wow sir. Thank you.

martingiles91's picture

3ds max 2014 runtime error

hi i am new here and trying to get this to work in 3ds max 2014 i unzipped the files and copied them to the file location mentioned above, however everytime i go to run the plugin i get an error was wondering if anyone could help me thanks

https://www.dropbox.com/s/j6kpwqb32hibteg/Plugin.jpg?dl=0

warkarma's picture

FIXING .NET error

So yeah, all you have to do is:
1. Right click the .ZIP file and click the little unblock button in "General" tab.
2. Copy all files like it says.
3. Done

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SerkBer's picture

Same error here, bro. Please

Same error here, bro. Please if you find a solution, tell me. I will do the same thing.

SerkBer's picture

Error when launching

Hello! The Tool seems to be awesome and very VERY handy. But i get this error after trying to initialize.

http://fotos.subefotos.com/e489c78d184d8030b89c0ce4a5dedffao.jpg

I've tried in 3ds Max 2015 and 3ds Max 2014. Also i've update my .NET version. The error stills.

Any idea please?? This script could save hours and hours of work in my proyects. Really want it.

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