Relink Bitmaps

501 votes
Version: 
2.17
Date Updated: 
08/12/2023
Author Name: 
Colin Senner

Relink Bitmaps is a script to easily relink all missing files (Bitmaps, VRayMeshes, Mental Ray Proxies, VRayHDRI, IES, etc) when they change directories or when you move computers, check out the short video tutorial below for more detailed information.

Unlike some other scripts of its kind, this is free!  There is a small donation link within the script if you choose to donate, I will remove the nag.  It is a simple licensing system, that does not force you to transfer network cards or be connected to the internet and will work with all versions of Max that are supported by the script.  If you choose to donate I'll be more than happy to license multiple computers as well.

Features:

[*] All 3dsmax supported Bitmap Texture types
[*] (new) Relinks Mental Ray Proxy files
[*] (new) Relinks VRay Proxies (.vrmesh)
[*] (new) Relinks VRayHDRI files
[*] (new) Relinks IES files (including VRayIES files)
[*] (new) Automatically checks for script updates and new versions
[*] 250% speed increase from previous versions
[*] Command-line mode available for automating repetative tasks (see documentation on the website)
[*] Configurable default user options saving button clicks and wasted time

Relink Bitmaps webpage:

https://colinsenner.com/relink-bitmaps/

Supported Max versions: Max 2018+
(Older versions should work, but are not supported moving forward)

Best,
Colin 

 

Additional Info: 

(Watch the video for more detailed instructions for usage)

1. Run the .mzp file (Self-installing file)

2. In Max goto "Customize -> Customize User Interface -> Toolbars tab -> Category: ColinScripts->Relink Bitmaps" and drag "Relink Bitmaps" to a toolbar, click to run.

Version Requirement: 
Max 2018+
Video URL: 

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k2000's picture

Hi is it possible to fix an

Hi
is it possible to fix an issue?
sometimes path is stripped - it shows only name for a bitmap (like 'name.jpg' but no path)
and I found the script cannot fix such maps (only standard asset tracking tool helps)
Thx, Den

colinsenner's picture

Welcome!

Welcome!

colinsenner's picture

Yes, entirely possible and

Yes, entirely possible and straightforward, please watch the youtube video on the page to explain the functionality.

finalmethod's picture

great script!

thanks for this time saver script!

cmuscata's picture

Batch process tons of files

Hi I have a problem in that some files have a similar name (in different directories) and i need to process thousands of files. Is there a way to create a list of the "new paths" relative to the old paths? For example: "c:/sand.jpg" is now located in "C:/TEXTURES/sand.jpg" and replace it in EVERY file?

Thanks,
Chris

colinsenner's picture

This problem was solved by

This problem was solved by deleting the "Relink Bitmaps.ini" file.

colinsenner's picture

I've sent you an email

I've sent you an email regarding this problem.

Mohit's picture

Hii Colin,First of all thank

Hii Colin,

First of all thank you so much for the plugin It's just awesome.

I am getting unknown system exception error…I am using max 2011 version…It was working fine but from last 2 days its giving this error and I have installed relink bitmap v2.07 but when I select a path and press relink button my max crashes.

But few days back everything was fine.

I am looking forward to hear from you as I have been stucked in between

Please help!!!!

the-trooper's picture

How to uninstall?

How do i uninstall this script? Thanks in advance!

colinsenner's picture

You can double-click the

You can double-click the missing bitmap, press "Find" and remove the path manually from the material directly.

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