3ds Max | Scripts

Move To Surface

Submitted by Admin on Mon, 2007-12-17 07:46
23 votes

The following will let the user move objects along their Z axis to fit a specified surface. Such a script can be used to automatically plant trees, poles etc. on the ground.

This script is straight out of the 3ds Max MAXScript reference file. Its part of the MAXScript 'How To' lessons that teaches how to use MAXScript with practical problems. Load your MAXScript reference (the one that ships with 3ds Max) and do a search for 'align surface' and it'll be the first result.

I did not write this script I merely copied the code here as aligning to a surface is a very common request. Make sure to read the other 'How To' tutorials in the 3ds Max MAXScript reference - they're all really good!

SelectObjectsByMaterial

Submitted by colinsenner on Fri, 2007-12-14 16:32
13 votes

This script extends and improves the functionality of the button in the material editor labeled "Select by Material". I was always frustrated by this button because to effectively get every object with a specific material applied I always had to unfreeze/unhide everything, and on heavy scenes, this proved to be difficult.

Snap and Link

Submitted by marceflorestant on Tue, 2007-12-11 10:32
0 votes

This is a utility script that takes a group of objects aligns them to another group of objects and links them.

mental ray Material Presets

Submitted by posativ on Mon, 2007-12-03 00:59
21 votes

Simple Macro or Script for quick mr Material Presets presets.

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Material Lister

Submitted by reform on Sun, 2007-12-02 07:48
14 votes

Material List is soon to be made redundant with the release of Mission Control!

Read more about it here : http://reformstudios.com/mission-control-for-3ds-max/

or joing the Beta here : http://reformstudios.com/mission-control-beta-programme/

I have added a feature list to the website here :
I am also looking for beta testers, so please sign up here for a chance to take Mission Control for a spin. 

JJTools

Submitted by jimjagger on Sun, 2007-12-02 04:39
30 votes

I have used 3DS Max on a daily basis for almost 10 years now and I took an interest in MAXScript almost immediately. The learning process was slow but I was able to pick the brains of my very talented colleagues. I began by studying 3ds Max’s ‘Listener’ and with time and confidence I tentatively created short scripts of my own. Many years later, and with a lot of help from my friends, I am in the fortunate position of being able to create my very own 3ds Max tools.


http://www.jimjagger.com/Pages/Tools/index.htm

Most of my scripts are workflow improvements in an effort to avoid repetitive tasks. With any luck, they may save you some time too.

Deactivate All Snaps

Submitted by Jon Seagull on Fri, 2007-11-30 14:08
2 votes

Unchecks all snap types in the snaps dialog/toolbar/quad. Intended to be added to the Snap quadmenu.

Hard / Soft Edge

Submitted by PJanssen on Mon, 2007-11-26 03:09
31 votes

2011-12-26:
This script has had a massive update. It's now a plugin called EdgeSmooth and can now be found here: http://www.scriptspot.com/3ds-max/scripts/edgesmooth

Hair Recomb

Submitted by Royal Ghost on Sun, 2007-11-18 10:47
13 votes

Wirecolor dashboard

Submitted by grabjacket on Mon, 2007-11-12 13:31
13 votes

Use this script to change wireframe colors in a jiffy!
In a single mouseclick change the wirecolor of objects in the current selection, all objects, objects with a certain material or objects selected from a list. You can also select all objects in the scene with a certain wirecolor.

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