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DesignToolbox for 3ds Max

Precision Tools for Architectural Modeling

DesignToolbox is a collection of tools specially designed to accelerate and simplify basic modeling tasks for architectural models, furniture design, and other tasks where accurate modeling is needed. Professionals used to CAD or precision software will find some of the included transformation tools very familiar, such as reference rotation, scale and position, measurement tools, and reference guides.
Additional features include the ability to place snapping points at poly line intersections, visual rulers, fast UVW mapping and randomization, cloning tools, scene management, panel grids, fast pivot placement, and work planes. New tools are added with each update.

Precision Transformation Tools

CAD-familiar reference rotation, scale and position tools for accurate modeling workflows.

Advanced Modeling Aids

Visual rulers, snapping points at poly intersections, fast pivot placement and work planes.

Productivity Features

Fast UVW mapping, randomize and cloning tools, scene management and panel grids for efficient workflows.

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Everything you need to improve your archviz workflow

DesignToolBox offers a set of tools to speed up your modeling tasks, with a focus on precision and efficiency. Whether you are designing architectural models, furniture, or any other detailed objects, these tools will help you work faster and more accurately.

Transform

Transform

Precise CAD-like and advanced transformation tools.

Measure

Measure

Inquiry and display dimensions, angles and areas.

Project

Project

Construct your model with spatial reference guides.

Replicate

Replicate

Match properties, replace nodes with a few clicks.

Clone

Clone

Distribute and clone nodes with interactive array tools.

Organize & manage

Organize & manage

Work faster with layers and manage node visibility.

Preparing scene to render

Preparing scene to render

Review cameras and different output sizes faster, Set up batch render views with fewer clicks.

Materials and texture

Materials and texture

Load a bunch of Textures in one operation. Easy manage geometry IDs.

+ Utilities

+ Utilities

Save modifiers presets, edit UVW maps, straighten edges, align vertices, randomization tools and more.

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Get it now

Try it for free with the demo version.

Demo

Free

  • No time-limited
  • Limited features
  • Demo messages and alerts
  • Community Support

Individual

$25+

  • All Features
  • Up to One user
  • Single PC usage only
  • Standard Support

Studio

$75+

  • All Features
  • Unlimited users
  • Unlimited simultaneous users
  • Priority Support
  • Autodesk 3Ds Max version support: 2018 64bit - 2026.
  • Demo and licensed versions share the same installer. Once the license is authorized, the limitations are removed and disabled tools will be available.
  • The upgrade to the full DesignToolBox package, for current customers of (discontinued) refGuides plugin is now FREE of charge.

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