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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
DesignToolBox
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
3ds Max tools
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...
3ds Max UI color template Permalink
3ds Max UI color configuration file to match the tools UI
Tutorials
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 ...