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
new library
How to create new library?
Great tool, thanks for
Great tool, thanks for sharing.
- I can't find the old "View Image" option for opening textures inside 3dsMax view Image window. Am I missing anything?
Works great on max2013 up5.
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Works great now thanks
Works great now thanks
After update.
It work's in 3ds max Design 2013 Update 5 and Update 6.
I am getting the same error as stealthx
I am getting the same message as stealthx.. :(
Thank you!
It works again.
Yes, with the new Update (but
Yes, with the new Update (but also the 3) this nince script not work :(
3ds max 2013 Update 5
It looks like it doesn't work in 3ds max Design 2013 Update 5 :(. I just started using it and after 3ds max update there is error message when I try to open it.
Thank you !
Really usefull script ! Thank you very much for sharing it !
render thumbnail error
when i render thumbnail the error writing to file error come out, is there any way to solve it?