Usual problems with DesignToolBox and how to fix them
Error opening 3ds Max After reinstalling the or updating the tool, this annoying error can occur sometimes: It is caused by the ribbon interface. Some icon...
Blog entries
2022
First new version (v2.9.5.0) of 2022
Mid-year release for 2022. This version adds a couple of tools and fix some major problems encountered. Big thanks to all the users who suggested new feature...
First new version (v2.9.4.0) of 2022
First release for 2022. This version brings some enhancements and brand new UI icons (Due to a data loss, the icons had to be redone. The new aesthetic is mo...
2021
New tools introduced in v2.9.3.x
Last major release for 2021. This version brings some enhancements and a few new tools Entirely rewritten Array tools and Replacement of paneling tool The ...
Tools Cheatsheet
List of available tools, in table format has been added. It includes a description for each one, and a short usage instruction. Access it here
2020
New tools introduced in v 2.8.0
Reference points Tool Trace temporary reference lines and place points at intersections. In difference with 3ds Max Helper points, this custom reference p...
DesignToolBox — version 2.8.X
New Tools Points: New tool for placing reference points at temporary guides intersections. Renderable dimensions: This was a old users request. The too...
2019
DesignToolBox — version 2.7.X
This version implements some major changes and is recommended for all users to update to the last release. It has some major rewrite of the core functionalit...
DesignToolBox — version 2.6.0
This version addresses some problems found in the previous release and add some new features: New features Move and align (1D Align tool) Align objects us...
2018
About Paramblock2 Error
This issue happens when trying to open a scene with refGuides objects made in a previous version than the current installed one, preventing from opening the ...
DesignToolBox — version 2.5.0
New features New layer tools: Isolate layers: Isolate the layers of the current selected nodes, or pick a node in the viewport. Hide/fre...
2017
DesignToolBox Lite retired
We inform to our customers, that, in light of forthcoming changes in our 3ds Max plugins, Lite version of DesignToolBox will no longer be available for purch...
New DesignToolBox demo videos
Many users where asking for more descriptive and not speeded up videos showing the use of the toolset. The recently uploaded playlist on the youtube channel ...
Published new Script: Panel Cuts
Tool for creating panel cuts reports. Useful for furniture or kitchen cabinets design. Features Material finish, part type, description, grain orientati...
DesignToolBox — version 2.1
Tools improvements and fixes Local reference rotation Added preview of rotation axis Now works properly when working in grid space mode. reDimension...
2016
DesignToolBox — version 2.0 release and ribbon UI not working
If you’re having problems with the ribbon buttons not working after installing the new version, please reset it to default. Right Click on an empty area ...
DesignToolBox — version 2.0 out soon
Version notes Originally started as an incremental version (1.95) intended to fix reported problems and include some minor requested functionality, turned o...
DesignToolBox — version 1.87
Version notes Due to problems with the activation on systems with virtual hardware drivers, an option to select device to lock the activation to, has bee...
DesignToolBox — version 1.86
Version notes Fixed an error when pressing ESCAPE using Replicator/Eyedropper tools. User request feature: Added Orthogonal mode to Measure distance to...
3ds Max UI color template Permalink
3ds Max UI color configuration file to match the tools UI
DesignToolBox — version 1.85
Version notes New modify Tool: 2-point planar rotation (in local coordinates). New convenient Tool : Unhide by selection. New Tool category: Eyedrop...
DesignToolBox development stage
2-Point Local Rotation Works like the reference rotation tool, but instead of picking a rotation axis, it uses the object’s local XYZ axes. The default rota...