BOA Asset Browser

Submitted by Francisco Hermida on Mon, 2009-06-29 14:02
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
Video URL: 
Links
Homepage URL: 
https://assets.boxofapps.com/tools/boa-asset-browser
Download URL: 
https://assets.boxofapps.com/tools/boa-asset-browser

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stealthx's picture
Submitted by stealthx on Mon, 2013-04-15 11:49.

3ds max 2014

Hope it will be only small fix for new version. It is great script.

suitlm's picture
Submitted by suitlm on Sat, 2013-04-06 11:53.

Can't work on 3Dsmax2014

i can't run this plugin on 3Dsmax2014.please update it, thanks

trofei's picture
Submitted by trofei on Fri, 2013-04-05 01:20.

Fix 3Ds max 2014!!!

PLEASE fix "HCG Browser" for 3Ds max 2014!!!

BKE's picture
Submitted by BKE on Thu, 2013-03-21 13:21.

Same Problem

Hi! Great plug-in, here. I am having the exact same problem that bronius is having. When I try to add a path to a new library, it disappears. Is there a solution to this? I would be willing to pay for support. Thanks! Brian

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Submitted by dennispang on Tue, 2013-02-19 14:10.

Macroscript Error Exception

I have Win 7, Max Design 2013, Update 6, and the current version 1.2.5. Installed it as instructed, but I got this error when I run from either toolbar or from menu:

Maxscript Macroscript Error Exception
--Compile error: No outer structure definition member references permitted here: extraFileOperation.

Any clue? Thanks.

vyle's picture
Submitted by vyle on Thu, 2013-01-24 18:05.

Actually....

My bad, running into an issue when trying to create render preview when selecting a folder and subfolder., any fix for that or I am doing something wrong (error says type error: Call needs function or class, got: undefined)
in max 2011

vyle's picture
Submitted by vyle on Wed, 2013-01-23 18:10.

Working perfectly as stated

Thank you so much. This is of huge help.

trofei's picture
Submitted by trofei on Wed, 2013-01-16 12:17.

Thank you!

Thank you! Please add:
Automatically add preview for Use modifiers http://i45.tinypic.com/124x5cx.jpg

cecofuli's picture
Submitted by cecofuli on Wed, 2013-01-02 05:42.

Max 2016 64bit + Win7 + UP6 +

Max 2016 64bit + Win7 + UP6 + v1.2.5 = Not work :(

bronius's picture
Submitted by bronius on Thu, 2012-12-13 03:28.

HOW?

Again: how to create new objects library?? I'm adding new path in preferencies dialog, but after confirming and closing it new library not appeares.. When I open preferences dialog again, new path not present there. Same about materials and textures :(

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