5 Helpful 3ds max Scripts

Solid Rocks(commercial)

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.

Note: This plugin is essentially a presets manager (so you can play around and save your on settings) which reduces render times. fullstop. This is a must have if you don’t like spending the time and effort setting up Vray. This does the job for you, at it does it well.

Gtools Jar Planter(free)

Scatter a list of objects across a surface, you can make them randomly change the scale, rotation and tilt. For example placing trees, plants, rocks, etc.

Note: This is an excellent alternative to Vray Scatter or for those on a budget. The author of this plugin has more other useful plugins on his site. It’s definitely worth a visit.

Vray ambient occlusion(free)

This script renders an ambient occlusion pass with VRay from any scene – without changing anything. There is no need to prepare the scene in any way either.

Note: This plugin can be achieved with the Vray dirt material however this plugin is quick and easy to setup giving you some control over how the occlusion is created.

Floor Generator(free)

FloorGenerator is a script for 3dsmax which generates floor objects consisting of individual boards which can easily be textured using MultiTexture.

Note: A handy plugin to create modelled floors for existing planes/surfaces. Allows you to change orientation and so forth and even update a already created floor. Very handy, and if you need materials for your floor you can purchase some on their site

Profile Sweep (.)

Script for a quick and convenient applying of profiles to shape with a modifier Sweep.
Included to Trackscripts pack with the 40 prepared to using architectural profiles.

Note: A smart and handy tool for creating cornices and profiles.