Latest Articles
Error: “Missing External Files” in 3DS Max
This guide explains how to fix the common "Missing External Files" error when loading 3ds Max scenes. Learn about causes like moved assets or incorrect paths, and explore solutions including re-pathing, using UNC paths, and tools like Relink Bitmaps and Resource Collector.
Quick Tiles Map Plugin for 3ds Max Released
Quick Tiles is a new 3ds Max plugin designed to create large, non-repetitive tile and brick areas by automatically extracting individual elements from existing textures. Compatible with V-Ray, Corona, and FStorm.
How to Install Maya 2020 Silently on Windows, macOS, and Linux
Learn how to perform a silent installation of Autodesk Maya 2020 across different operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux using command-line methods.
“Establish an Internet connection to continue” when logged in as a standard user in Maya.
Learn how to resolve the "Establish an Internet connection to continue" error in Autodesk Maya when logged in as a standard user. This guide covers folder permission configurations to ensure the license server is reached successfully.
How to Optimize Performance in Very Large 3ds Max Scenes
Struggling with lagging viewports or crashes in 3ds Max? Discover essential techniques for managing 1GB+ scenes, from local workflow shifts to geometry optimization and proxy usage
Panelizer Modifier for 3DS Max
Ivan Maximov has introduced a new MCG topology-based panelling modifier for 3ds Max 2018.1 and above. Available now for $12.99, this tool streamlines complex surface detailing.
KeenTools ships FaceBuilder 2024.1 for Blender
KeenTools releases FaceBuilder 2024.1 for Blender, streamlining 3D head generation with a revamped UI, automatic face detection, and one-click texture creation from photos.
How to convert bitmap textures to TX format for rendering with Arnold in 3ds Max
Learn how to convert bitmap textures (JPG, PNG, TIF) to the memory-efficient .TX format for Arnold in 3ds Max. This optimization speeds up rendering and reduces memory usage by loading only necessary texture tiles at render time.
Maya has stopped working. An error has stopped Maya from working properly.” when launching Maya 2023
Getting the "Maya has stopped working" error when launching Maya 2023? Learn how to fix corrupted preferences, reset project folders, and resolve graphics compatibility issues with this step-by-step guide.
5 Essential Add-ons to Make Blender Render Faster in 2025: Workflow Speed, Real-World Tests & Studio Insights
Discover the top 5 Blender add-ons that make Blender render faster in 2025—studio-tested, optimized for Cycles and Eevee performance, and proven to boost productivity. Stop wasting time on long renders!