Prepare, clean, rename and package 3ds Max models for sharing, publishing or uploading to 3D marketplaces.
Collect Asset is a utility for Autodesk 3ds Max that gathers all external files used by a scene into a single project folder.
Instead of manually searching for textures, proxy files, caches, HDRIs, and other resources, Collect Asset automatically copies everything your scene depends on, making it easy to archive projects, transfer them to another computer, or send them to clients.
Collect Project Assets
The script scans the current scene and copies supported external assets into a new project folder while preserving the original files.
Typical assets include:
- Texture files
- HDRI environments
- Proxy files
- IES light profiles
- Cache files
- External references
- Other supported project resources
This helps ensure that all required files travel together with the scene.
Prepare Projects for Transfer
Collect Asset simplifies many common production tasks, including:
- Sending projects to clients
- Moving projects between workstations
- Creating project backups
- Archiving completed work
- Preparing scenes for rendering on another computer
No more missing textures or forgotten external files.
Preserve the Original Project
The script creates a collected copy of the project without modifying the original scene or its assets.
This makes it safe to prepare deliverable packages while keeping your working files unchanged.
Simple Workflow
Using Collect Asset is straightforward:
- Open your scene.
- Choose the destination folder.
- Run the collection process.
- Receive a complete project with all required assets.
The resulting folder can be copied, archived, or shared immediately.
Developer
Collect Asset is developed by Xiruim, an independent developer creating practical productivity tools for Autodesk 3ds Max.
The focus is on workflow automation, asset management, and helping artists organize production files more efficiently.
Developer: Xiruim Website: https://xiruim-farm.net/
License
Collect Asset is available as Freeware.
The script can be used free of charge without any license activation or subscription.
For updates and additional information, please visit the developer's website.
Developer: Xiruim
Website: https://xiruim-farm.net/
Choose how to install
Use the guided installer for the best experience, or install the MZP manually if you only need this package.
Drag from this page into 3ds Max
Click Install, then drag the package block into the 3ds Max viewport. This installs Collect Asset and MaxPkg Manager with the toolbar and in-app package search.
If drag and drop does not work, download the Installer from the modal and run it with Scripting → Run Script.
Install MaxPkg Manager manually
Download the Runtime ZIP, unzip it, run install.ms, then use the new toolbar to open MaxPkg Manager and find this package.
Download MaxPkg ManagerInstall from MaxPkg Manager
Open MaxPkg Manager, search for this package, and install it there. You can also run this command in the 3ds Max listener:
maxpkg.install "collect-asset"Download only this package
Use Download MZP manually, then run the downloaded .mzp through Scripting → Run Script. This installs only the package, not MaxPkg Manager.
After manual install, find the actions in Customize → Customize User Interface → Category: MaxPkg.
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