I've put together the following short MaxScript to allow you to assign a random material ID to a selection in 3dsMax. I'll update it into a full tool if I get enough comments asking for it.
Scripting / Programming
How to Deploy MaxScript Scripts
Learn the 3 major ways of deploying scripts to employees or fans. We'll cover executable scripts, Macroscripts, and scripted plug-ins.
Creating Custom 3d Studio Max Rollouts
Here I'll show you how to create custom 3d Studio Max rollouts with buttons that you select. It's easy to do, and we'll even go into creating custom actions!
Set AdSense Channels by Browser, Referrer, etc.
Ever wondered how you can set channels in your Google AdSense ad units based on on-the-spot data like user browser or origin? Let's find out how!
W3 Total Cache, YARPP, and mySQL: A deadly combo
Last night I got an e-mail at 2:00 am from Bluehost stating that my account was being blocked for excessive resource use. Bad news.
Scripted Clay Renders
Learn how to get a clay render just by clicking a button! It's only a quick script away!
C# to Maxscript
Learn the easy steps you need to take in order to make your C# classes and methods visible to Maxscript. Take advantage of the .net framework now!
Maya ZDepth and Grayscale Representation
This tutorial shows 3 different methods to create height and depth grayscale representations of a maya scene, which may be useful in many cases such as addin...
A Collection of advices
This text is neither really an article nor a tutorial. It's more a kind of collection of advices and guidelines but may be informative for young artists plan...
Solar system in Maya
This tutorial will explore using Maya's particle system and instancer to simulate planets with several moons orbiting the Sun. With a few expressions you can...
Pflow Trajectory displayed with splines
This tutorial deals with Particle Flow in 3D Studio MAX in connection with a little MAX Scripting to create a outstanding image.
Developing Scripted Utility
Hello everyone, this tutorial will guide you to develop a scripted utility in 3DS MAX 9. This tutorial is for users with basic knowledge in max script or any...
Animation Controller basics
In this tutorial you will learn how to use controllers to animate a simple sequence.
Using Driven Keys
This is a simple method to create and animate rigs. This tutorial will focus on creating a controller for a hand.
Spread objects over a Surface
This tutorial will teach you how to place a large number of objects easily and quickly using a variety of automated methods.