Material Manager Pro – Perpetual
The MATERIAL MANAGER PRO is a new innovative tool to manage materials within 3ds max in ways never possible before. Material presets can now have ATTRIBUTES that can easily be filtered with the integrated attribute filters. The times are over where you needed to dig through folders to find the material you need. Just select the combination of attributes and the preset manager will just show you the materials that fit these attributes. Finding material was really never faster!
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Changelog
Material Manager – Changelog
Version 1.1.9.7 (October 29, 2016)
– FIX: Preset list would not update after importing materials
– [PRO] CHANGE: Beta expiration extended to end of November
Version 1.1.9.6 (September 30, 2016)
– FIX: Improved performance of UI while performing background operations (import/export/download/upload)
– FIX: Downloading a few presets at the same time would often fail (a fail message would appear)
– FIX: Typing in text fields would sometime perform the 3ds Max actions associated with those keyborad keys instaed of actually typing
– FIX: Saving Automaterial Corona preset would show as an Automap preset
– [PRO] CHANGE: Beta expiration extended to end of October
Version 1.1.9.5 (September 01, 2016)
– [PRO] CHANGE: Beta expiration extended to end of September
– CHANGE: Made some performance optimization related to the database access
– FIX: Imported presets are marked as online presets
– FIX: Material Manager would freeze when selecting/deselecting an attribute in some cases
– FIX: Max crash when opening Material Manager in some cases
– [INSTALLER] FIX: after installing for current user only, when installing Material Manager for a second plugin, the library files were always being copied to the default location, ignoring custom library path
– [INSTALLER] FIX: Canceling folder selection for custom library path would put “error” in the path
Version 1.1.9.4 (July 27, 2016)
* [PRO] CHANGE: Beta expiration extended to end of August
* FIX: A maxscript error in some cases related to getting maps and materials from SME
Version 1.1.9.3 (June 29, 2016)
* [PRO] CHANGE: Beta expiration extended to end of July
* NEW: Maxscript API Documentation
* NEW: Added support for ART renderer (Max 2017 only)
* CHANGE: Thumbnail render settings are now set using .rps files
* FIX: Some issues with thumbnail rendering
* FIX: Update User Rating directly after submitting vote
* FIX: importing from XML didn’t import multiple previews, just the main thumbnail
* FIX: Wrong Preset Thumbnail Size
* FIX: Dark render due to exposure control settings
* FIX: Temporary render quality settings would not be restored when thumbnail render is done
* FIX: Trying to render a thumbnail using Octane would cause a crash
* FIX: VP Logo Strip Missing in Corona Thumbnail Scene
* FIX: Assigning Omnitiles map to slots in slate material editor using Material Manager Creates Empty Copy
* KNOWN ISSUE: This fix for Omnitiles maps assigned in slate material editor works only in max 2014 and later
Version 1.1.9.1 (May 31, 2016)
* NEW [PRO]: 20 User attributes – define and edit your own attributes
* NEW: Added more attributes: Fabric, Soil, Rock, Plaster, Sharp, Furry, Scratched, Painted, Simple, Worn, Orange, Violet, ART, Arnold
* NEW: Right-Click on PLUGIN type will deselect others (solo function)
* CHANGE: Beta expiration extended to end of June
* CHANGE: Increased attribute area by 2 rows each column
* CHANGE: Updated application icon to the new installer icon
* FIX: Multi previews not exported with mmp export
* FIX: Cannot import .mat libraries with 1.1.9.0
* FIX: Removed progress bar animation while importing 3Ds Max material library to improve performance
* KNOWN ISSUE: Missing thumbnail scenes for new renderer additions ART and Arnold
Version 1.1.8.2 (May 25, 2016)
* CHANGE: Beta expiration extended to end of June
* NEW: Support for 3Ds Max 2017
Version 1.1.8 (April 26, 2016)
* CHANGE: Beta expiration extended to end of May
* NEW: Support for team work – sharing a single database and library between multiple users
* NEW: Material Manager now stores user preferences per user
* NEW: Import .mat libraries
* NEW: Export and Import presets directly from MM in proprietary “.mmp” format for better exchange
* NEW: Re-Render thumbnail previews
* NEW: Updated render settings for V-Ray and Scanline
* NEW: Remember last sort by setting
* FIX: Attached attributes are now updated when setting/unsetting attributes for selected presets
* FIX: Limit minimum columns width in List view
* FIX: Mouse over hint wrong on import .mat button
Version 1.1.7 (March 08, 2016)
* NEW: Option to add multiple previews per preset
* NEW: Cloth thumbnails for fabric materials (separate download)
* NEW: Video tutorial on how to create custom thumbnails
Version 1.1.6 (February 25, 2016)
* CHANGED: Beta expiration extended to end of March
* NEW: Support for Octane Render, THEA, Maxwell Render and Redshift
* NEW: Optimized shaderball that supports translucent materials
* NEW: Option to use custom thumbnail scene files
* NEW: Use custom thumbnail scene files for each renderer
* NEW: Check for minimum requirements before uploading (attributes, thumbnail)
* NEW: Animate blur effect when opening preference window
* NEW: Three quality settings for thumbnail preview rendering (Fast, Good, High)
* NEW: Add message about updates when clicking „CHECK NOW“ button
* NEW: Support for non-square thumbnail previews (display is cropped in gallery and inspector)
* FIX: Wrong gamma thumbnail previews
* FIX: Cannot save material presets from Slate material editor
* FIX: Expiration date check
* FIX: Crash in some situations caused by trying to write to the error log file while it is locked
* KNOWN ISSUE: Saving an Octane preset will always create black thumbnail (can be replaced manually)
* KNOWN ISSUE: Thea render doesn’t seem to stop rendering the thumbnail.
* KNOWN ISSUE: Render quality settings are currently only implemented for VRay and Corona
Version 1.1.5 (February 11, 2016)
* FIX: Slowdown (max appears to be frozen for a long time) when loading presets, experienced by some users
* ENHANCEMENT: Changed type “General” to “Generic” (Pro version only)
Version 1.1.4 (January 13, 2016)
* NEW: Implemented option to save a preset without a thumbnail (Currently only when saving using the macroscript tool)
* NEW: Implemented option to replace a preset’s thumbnail – Available by right-clicking a preset (bottom option in the menu)
* FIX: A preset with no thumbnail will now show the default VP logo in gallery and list views
* FIX: Updating the online library would fail in MM LE
* FIX: Email address with hyphen (-) in it would not allow to click the send button in the bug report dialog (Pro version only).
* ENHANCEMENT: Preset not compatible message now showing 3ds Max version
Version 1.1.1 (November 17, 2015)
* FIX: Some max crashes related to Material Manager
* FIX: Assign to selection always pops up a message “You must download…”
* FIX: Still showing “not logged in” after Logging in
* FIX: Number of downloads = 0
* FIX: Spelling Mistake in Load Preset Error Message
* Added Stay always on top in preferences UI
Version 1.1.0 (October 21, 2015)
* NEW: Added USER LIBRARY feature
* NEW: Upload/Share/Download presets in the User Library
* ENHANCEMENT: User Interface optimizations
* ENHANCEMENT: Optimized vray render settings when saving a preset
* FIX: Several bug fixes
Version 1.0.1 (September 22, 2015)
* FIX: support for Corona 1.2.x
* FIX: some crashes in rare situations
* FIX: some minor bugs
Version 1.0.0 (May 30, 2015)
* First official release
Version 0.9.11 (May 18, 2015)
* Fixed an issue with the database preparation script.
* Improved error handling for DatabaseUpdater and LibraryMerger
* Change author to VIZPARK for Walls & Tiles presets
* Renamed attribute stucco to concrete
* Added 2 columns to the bundle table
* Added an is_dummy column to the preset table
* Added “Corona Version” additional property definition
* Fixed: Bug report VPMM-80 – Remove “assign to selection” function for maps (dot.net error
Version 0.9.8.1 (May 16, 2015)
*Fixed: crash introduced in version 0.9.8 in 3ds Max 2012 and earlier
*Implemented: Enhancement VPMM-106 – MM Version Not Shown
Version 0.9.8 (May 16, 2015)
* FIX: Bug report VPMM-101 – load preset from within Crossmap will not take preset name
* FIX: Bug report VPMM-65 – ESC on preview render causes max to crash
* FIX: Feature request VPMM-3 – Auto-Attribute renderer when saving a preset
* Changed: Loaded preset is renamed to use the actual preset name in the DB (instead of keeping it the way it was saved)
* ENHANCEMENT: Enhancement VPMM-50 – Figure out a way to handle supported software versions
* NEW: Feature request VPMM-95 – Autoselect Renderer filter based on current renderer
Version 0.9.7 (May 15, 2015)
* FIX: Bug report VPMM-107 – Load preset from MOSAIC (Corona) opens MM in Crossmap mode
* FIX: Bug report VPMM-108 – Saving a preset with Mosaic (Corona) sets wrong plugin type
* FIX: some issues with installer compilation automation
* Added implementation of bundles when preparing the database for inclusion in the installer
* Updated thumbnail scene files
* Implemented: Enhancement VPMM-100 – Hide “+” button and small thumbnail Icon until 1.0
* Implemented: Enhancement VPMM-52 – INSTALLER: license agreements for 3rd party libs
* FIX: restored border around attribute filter buttons for attributes that are assigned to selected presets, and changed the border color
Version 0.9.4 (May 11, 2015)
* FIX: Corona renderer settings: turned off setting render time limit
* FIX: Online updater checker would show the window even if the online version was the same or older than the current version
* ENHANCEMENT: VPMM-91 – Additional property “Material type”
* CHANGE: Updated scanline renderer thumbnail scene
Version 0.9.3 (May 10, 2015)
* FIX: Gamma problem with saved thumbnails too dark
* FIX: 3DS MAX freeze when creating the thumbnail using corona renderer
* ENHANCEMENT: Updated thumbnail scene files
Version 0.9.2 (May 08, 2015)
* FIX: Saving of material presets causing a freeze
* FIX: Load Walls & Tiles Corona materials not showing correct presets
* FIX: Added correct online XML file for update check
Version 0.9.1 (May 07, 2015)
* NEW FEATURE: Added support for 3DS MAX 2016
* NEW FEATURE: VPMM-66 – Check for update – online
* NEW FEATURE: New MATERIAL and MAP types
* NEW FEATURE: VPMM-57 – avoid loading wrong materials depending on renderer
* ENHANCEMENT: VPMM-74 – Add LITE EDITION in header
* ENHANCEMENT: VPMM-87 – Draw selection on name editing in gallery and list view
* ENHANCEMENT: VPMM-78 – Custom attributes for Crossmap
* ENHANCEMENT: VPMM-89 – Hide X button in search field when search field is empty.
* ENHANCEMENT: VPMM-85 – Default window size too small
* ENHANCEMENT: VPMM-68 – (temporarily) disable BORDER on set attributes
* FIX: deactivated blur value set to 0.01 on creation of plugin
* FIX: compatibility with version 1.4 of crossmap
* FIX: corona setting progressive_timeLimit
* CHANGE: disabled turning off gamma setting when rendering thumbnail
INSTALLATION AND FIRST STEPS (8 min.)
This video shows how to install and use Material Manager Pro (public beta). You´ll see how to create a macro button to open Material Manager in general mode, you´ll see how to load and save basic presets, how to define and filter by attributes and how to submit feedback for the Pro beta version.LOADING AND SAVING PRESETS (3 min.)
This video is a short demonstration of how presets are loaded and saved with VP Material Manager. It shows how to load entire materials with Walls & Tiles and how to switch color sets with VP Color Extract.CREATING CUSTOM PREVIEWS (12 min.)
This video explains how to add custom thumbnail previews for each preset, how to add multiple previews and how to create and switch to customized thumbnail scenes.ORGANIZING AND FILTERING PRESETS (6:30 min.)
This video shows how to efficiently use the attribute filters, create your own User Attributes, use comments and search and the additional previews to manage presets efficiently and organize in better ways.REFERENCE GUIDE
Material Manager - Online Reference Guide The MATERIAL MANAGER online reference guide includes a detailed description of Material Manager, it´s installation, usage and configuration. If you are stuck, you can also use the DIRECT SUPPORT form and send us your request.
frequently asked questions
– difference between perpetual and subscription
– cancel anytime ?
– how many seats
– unlimited presets
Technical Information
| Requirements | 3ds Max 2012 or above (Pro); Walls & Tiles, Mosaic, Automap, Omnitiles, Color Extract or Crossmap (LE) |
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| 3D Format | |
| Renderer | Corona Renderer, Maxwell Render, mental ray, Octane Render, Redshift, Scanline, Thea Render, V-Ray |
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thomas (verified owner) –
It is very convenient for me to make interior design projects
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Tiradit (verified owner) –
Simple and easy to use but contains minor glitches and has no function to upload multiple materials at once.
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anphung (verified owner) –
I assume materials made in 3ds Max Student version isn’t acceptable, even with my own textures and commercial renderer license. Is this the case? just seeking clarification.
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anphung (verified owner) –
Oh. That’s awesome. I’m going to contribute a few materials in the next couple weeks, then. And generic materials (not VIZ plugins’ materials) do grant contributors loyalty points, right?
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Admin VIZPARK –
Yes, I will also give you loyalty rewards for generic presets of course. I´ll do this manually for each preset that will be approved. Thanks for contributing!
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Admin VIZPARK –
No, that´s totally fine. For us everything is ok as long as the materials are a work of your own and don´t contain any textures from sources that don´t allow re-distribution.
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anphung (verified owner) –
After trying it for a couple days, couldn’t fight the urge to buy it. I also tried Project Manager, Autodesk Asset Library but they seemed really counter-intuitive. But MM isn’t perfect, either. I hope more support for the Slate Material Editor will come soon. Also, I’d like to edit and update an existing material instead of saving a new preset every time I modify one, not sure if there’s already a way to do this.
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anphung (verified owner) –
Yes. I will compile a list and send it your way.
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Admin VIZPARK –
Thanks for your feedback, which is really appreciated. Can you please send us more feedback via email (martin@vizpark.com) about the slate features you are missing ?
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jnguema (verified owner) –
This product is very cool. It’s easy on the users.
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mirambek (verified owner) –
I like so much that I decided to buy another for my second computer. When first starting work, you realize that this is cool and has to work hard without him. I recommend to all. It is worth the money.
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mirambek (verified owner) –
Hello,
Finally published the material manager, which contains materials for 3d max.
Now you can easily select and set the material on the object.
Also every day uploading new materials !
For 3d max is a big plus and also for specialists in the visualization.
Best regards, Mirambek / architect.
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