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Maxscript 101 - Free Online Training

Admin — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:49:46 +0000

The creator of Maxscript (John Wainwright) has made his previously commercial training DVD available for free on Vimeo! It's broken up into easy to watch chunks and even though it's a bit dated it remains one of the best introductions to MAXScript available.

A sincere thanks from the ScriptSpot community to John Wainwright for releasing his incredibly valuable training series for free and to our very own "Garp" for putting in the time to get the video split into sections & uploaded. Thanks!

Call for Python tutorials

Admin — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:28:14 +0000

I've been seeing a lot of discussion about using Python with 3ds Max for quite a while now... I'd love to get some resources up describing Python - 3ds Max integration / workflow / processes. If you've got or would write a beginner tutorial or even an advanced tutorial, please share it with the community!

Some questions to get the ball rolling... What is Python? How does it compare to MAXScript? Why should someone use Python? Is Python best for end users or developers? How do you create a simple "hello world" Python script?

Project Manager

Kstudio — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:37:17 +0000

3rd version of Project Manager gains a lot of new features to manage 3D Assets.

What is most unique to the new features – is the ability to assign custom previews to materials, associate files with materials, and create a gallery of files associated with any type of assets including materials.

You can also write a description for materials and, of course, assign categories to materials.

Project Manager version 3.35.26

CORE UPDATES AND SUPPORT ENHANCEMENTS:

Adds support to 3Ds Max 2025
Adds support to search/relink/collect/archive the content of IFL files
Adds support to search/relink/collect/archive the content of Vrmat files
Adds support to archives larger than 4GB [Archive Asset Files]
Speed improvements for navigation

ASSET AND FILE MANAGEMENT:

Enhanced File ReLocate Capability
Adds Ability to Sort Assets by Asset Type/Extension
Adds Ability to Include/Exclude Files from Collecting by Extension
Adds Ability to Include/Exclude Files from Renaming by Extension
Adds Ability to Include/Exclude Directories from Searching by mask
"Duplicate Asset Replacement" Dialog UI Improvements
Stores the sorting order for assets on the Explorer tab
Adds an ability to disable auto-relink missing assets on merging models and materials (by default auto-relink is disabled)
Fixes some bugs with renaming assets/directories on using in the TEAM-MODE
Fixes a bug when collecting maps for several materials libraries [Batch Render&Relink]

RENDERING AND THUMBNAILS:

Adds an ability to set different width/height for rendering preview thumbnails for models and materials
Adds an ability to turn off/on lights from model scenes on rendering preview thumbnails
Drops support to rendering preview for IES files (interactive rendering already supports IES)
New option to render preview settings - Ignore Fit To Dummy: prioritize the pivot point of the model over its alignment within the Dummy boundary

MATERIAL AND MODEL HANDLING:

"Duplicate Asset Replacement" Dialog for duplicated assets on storing models/materials to the library
Copy content of IFL files on storing models/materials to the library with assets
Adds an ability to use the Mass-Rename tool from the Manage Assets dialog for individual 3ds Max files and material libraries

INTERFACE AND USABILITY IMPROVEMENTS:

Some Interface Improvements and Changes
Changes the behavior of Categories list on the status bar
Fixes an issue with sorting items by Size and Date in the Categories and Search results
Show more accurate information about missing files in the status bar
Introduces importing capability from the DesignConnected database [Preferences/Database/Import Database]

BUG FIXES AND MINOR ADJUSTMENTS:

Fixes some minor issues with merging models
Fixes some issues with reusing merged proxy and models
Fixes an issue with creating PBR materials with Arnold renderer
Fixes an issue pausing Corona interactive render on merging models or materials
Fixes a bug with deleting assets
Fixes a bug with converting a scene to VRSCENE
Fixes an issue with converting 16-bit TIF to JPG
Fixes some minor issues with searching assets
Fixes a bug with deleting files
Fixes an issue with preview RPC, BVH, and BIP files
Fixes an issue with assigning a preview for materials using the Auto-Assign preview tool
Fixes some issues with the item's Gallery - add/remove/update preview
Fixes an issue with assigning preview for materials with some options using the Auto-Assign preview tool
Fixes some issues with working with the docked Slate Material Editor in 3ds Max 2024/2025
Fixes some minor issues with interactive rendering of some static and animated FBX files
Fixes a bug with copying databases from MySQL to SQLite and back
Fixes the issues with the tool "Convert Comments&Tags from 2nd version"

Update History for all versions.

Models	Materials
Textures	IES	Asset Files

FilePathFinder Pro & Light versions

Kstudio — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:19:51 +0000

Using the FilePathFinder you can be sure that you have complete control over external links into your scenes.

Asset tracking features include support for XREF files and easy linking with external files.

Using the FilePathFinder (and Batch Render&Relink), you can search for missing assets and relink external files.

In addition, files that are linked to selected objects are displayed in Interactive Mode, and bitmap textures can be toggled and placed within the Material Editor.

Also with this tool, you can easily make an archive a 3ds Max scene.

Note that FilePathFinder supports the highest number of asset types of any plug-in.

The Batch Render&Relink tool helps manage your asset files into the 3D model and material libraries in Batch Mode.

BR&R is capable of rendering thumbnails for 3D models, materials, and IES photometric files.

Batch Mode makes for an easy way to gather and compile many assets at once.

The new version of FilePathFinder is released with support to 3ds Max 2025

and many new features that improve managing scene assets

FilePathFinder Pro version 4.15.06

Adds support to 3Ds Max 2025

ASSET MANAGEMENT IMPROVEMENTS

Adds support to search/relink/collect/archive the content of IFL files.
Adds support to search/relink/collect/archive the content of Vrmat files
Adds support to archives larger than 4GB [Archive Asset Files]
Enhanced File Relocate Capability
Adds Ability to Sort Assets by Asset Type/Extension
Adds Ability to Include/Exclude Files from Renaming by Extension
Adds Ability to Include/Exclude Files from Collecting by Extension
"Duplicate Asset Replacement" Dialog UI Improvements
Adds Ability to Include/Exclude Directories from Searching by mask

CONVERT IMAGES

Fixes an issue with converting some images to greyscale
Fixes an issue with converting some images to other formats
Fixes an issue with converting some images to greyscale
Fixes an issue with converting some images to other formats

BATCH RENDER&RELINK [PRO version]

Adds an ability to set different width/height for rendering preview thumbnails for models and materials
Adds an ability to turn off/on lights from model scenes on rendering preview thumbnails
Fixes some minor issues with relink material libraries
Fixes a bug when collecting maps for several materials libraries
Fixes an issue with rendering preview for scenes, that contain hidden layers
Fixes an issue with rendering preview for some models without studio scene

OTHER FIXES

Fixes some minor issues with renaming multiple and single assets
Fixes an issue with storing some settings on relinking
Fixes an issue with rendering preview for files with missing assets using VRay with some specific settings
Fixes some issues with HiDPI screens
Fixes an issue with resizing images using a percentage value

Kitchen Cabinet Creator

goruss — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 00:55:47 +0000

Kitchen Cabinet Creator is a script for 3ds Max which is intended to automate process of making kitchen cabinets.

Version 1.01 is available.

Albero Art Studio

Relink Bitmaps

colinsenner — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 22:34:23 +0000

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)

Sweep Profile

Kstudio — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:48:11 +0000

The new version of Sweep Profile PRO is released.

version 1.01.27

Adds the "Assign" button
Adds German and Japanese localizations
Better zooming to profile on rendering preview
Adds an ability to add multiple directories with profiles using the checkbox "Include Subfolders"
Fixes an issue with changing a profile dimensions in 3ds Max 2023-2024

version 1.01.12

Fixes an issue with changing interpolation for section and path
Fixes some minor issues with rendering previews
Fixes an issue with applying an activation key

The main functionality of the Sweep Pro lies in its ability to offer a quick and convenient way to build architectural profiles using the Sweep modifier.

The pack includes pre-made architectural profiles (10 for free version and 37 for PRO version), providing users with a solid base to start from.

But the functionality doesn’t stop there; users also have the option to add new profiles from the scene or by adding profiles from a specific folder.

Also, the tool has a very convenient option to change the size of the profile on the fly.

SolidRocks

subburb — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 10:30:35 +0000

SolidRocks V2.4 is out !! Support for V-Ray 6 (hotfix 2) and MAX 2013-2023 !

SolidRocks adjusts and optimise all needed Vray parameters to reach the best rendertime/quality ratio.

Learn Vray progressively, see in realtime changes made by SolidRocks when you change resolution/quality.

SolidRocks includes new tools for both VrayMasters and Beginners:

Outliner

PJanssen — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 20:29:23 +0000

The Outliner 2.0 is a fast and easy to use scene management tool. It has a wide range of features, including selecting, hiding, freezing, linking and grouping objects in the "Hierarchy Mode". In the "Layer Mode" you can organize your scene by dragging&dropping objects from one layer to the other. What's more, the Outliner offers support for nested layers, to manage scenes more efficiently. The interface is nimble enough to keep it open constantly.

Batch Camera Render

sergo — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:29:44 +0000

This script aims to replace standard 3dsmax's Batch Render and imitates Houdini Output Node workflow. Using it you can specify rendering parameters - frame size, frame number, output path - directly to camera object, so every camera in scene 'knows' what it intended to render. Additional functionality is Lighting Assignment - you can specify which light will be turn on or off for selected camera during the rendering.

1.18:

Support for 3ds max 2023 Update fixed

1.17:

Corona and Vray Sun inside Daylight System fixed (thanks to busseynova for reporting)

1.16:

CoronaSun supported inside Daylight System

1.15:

Don't Save Render Elements Checkbox (Thanks to antomor)
Limited support for camera objects in xref scene files (Only root objects in first level xrefs. Cameras in nested xrefs not supported)

1.13 Bugfix:

Deadline submission should work now

1.12 New Feature:

Deadline support.
Very basic imlementation, it allows you to submit your jobs on a deadline server. Enter deadline repository address and check "Use Deadline" checkbox. Other checkbox doesn't matter in this case ("Net render", "Show Submit Dialog").
Probably it requires Deadline 3ds max Submitter installed. I didn't have a chance to check it on a clean machine.

1.11 Features and fixes:

State sets support added
"projectname" keyword added which resolves to project's folder name
other fixes and improvements

1.10.3b Fixes:

Crash when vray ir/lcache maps are set to auto-save
Region render was not set properly during the rendering

This is major update of the script, so it may not be as stable as before. Backup scenes or cameras at least before running this version. More information can be found here - 1.10b Multiple presets for each camera

Previous updates:

1.10.2b Fixes:

Problems with render elements paths
Copy/paste of render region settings
Properly convert render region values when change resolution

New features:

Multiple presets for each camera
New keyword %presetname% to support multiple presets
Distributed rendering checkbox added to vray common settings
Bugfix - Net render not starting after cancelling during local rendering.
Improved performance with scenes with lots of cameras
Added support of Vray RT as a production renderer
Added support of using MFRender script to render scenes through BatchCamera script.
Bugfix - Error was popping up sometimes during drag-n-drop
Bugfix - Render elements didn't render in certain conditions
Bugfix - Pre-render/post-render scripts didn't work on network rendering
Bugfix - Select All and Toggle All buttons didn't work properly

Here are some details: http://usakhelo.github.io/batchcam/batchcam-1.9.20.html