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Autodesk 3ds Max provides a rich and powerful API that can be used to automate repetitive tasks, and to extend the core functionality of 3ds Max. This functionality includes customization of 3D modeling, animation, visual effects, rendering, and many other areas. .NET API Assemblies are provided to allow automation style programming. The Software Development Kit (SDK) provides extensive C++ functionality and provides code samples and documentation to help you get started developing with the API for Autodesk 3ds Max. Read more...
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Find C#, Python, and C++ sample code at the ADN-DevTech Github organization. Two example repos that include App Store details are here:
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Get news, expert tips and insider resources directly from Autodesk software engineers.
- GetCOREInterface - 3ds Max SDK – Kevin Vandecar and Denis Grigor
- The AREA bloggers often have interesting insight into 3ds Max and programming topics
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Take part in active API discussion forums moderated by Autodesk software engineer.
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Easily extend the power of 3ds Max using apps created for the end user community.
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Get easy access to Forge APIs and documentation, tutorials, GitHub samples, support and more for Autodesk cloud-based software and components in your own web and mobile applications.
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Learning and Documentation
3ds Max is a very mature platform and offers flexible customization. But where to start? The learning and documentation resources can be a huge help.
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Documentation and SDK Samples
- Find the 3ds Max customization documentation here: 3ds Max SDK Documentation
- There is general product support information from: 3ds Max Knowledge Network
3ds Max SDK
Tools
The 3ds Max SDK is included in every 3ds Max release.
There are two ways to install the 3ds Max SDK:
- Download the appropriate SDK msi file from the above links and install it.
- Alternatively, you can also find the SDK in the extraction folder, under:
\x64\Tools\MAXSDK\SDK_3dsMax .msi