Prune Scene
by Verified developer: this is a confirmed official developer. 3DGROUND
Prune Scene is a cleanup, protection, and maintenance tool for Autodesk 3ds Max. It helps artists and studios detect and remove common scene problems, clean unwanted data, protect files from known 3ds Max script viruses, and keep production scenes safer and easier to manage. Prun
Prune Scene
Prune Scene is a professional scene cleanup, protection, and maintenance tool for Autodesk 3ds Max.
It helps artists and studios detect and remove common scene problems, clean unwanted data, protect files from known script-based threats, and keep production scenes safer, cleaner, and more stable.
Prune Scene is designed for daily use by 3D artists, archviz studios, stock model creators, freelancers, and technical artists who regularly work with files from different sources.
Key Features
- Scene cleanup and maintenance tools
- Detection and removal of known 3ds Max script viruses
- Active Protection for safer daily work
- Instant Scan and Selective Scan modes
- Tools for cleaning unwanted scene data
- Protection against common infected file behavior
- Helpful for files downloaded from stock platforms or external sources
- Designed for artists, studios, and technical artists
Why Use Prune Scene?
3ds Max scenes can often contain hidden issues, unwanted data, broken scripts, or malicious callbacks that may affect performance, stability, or file safety.
Prune Scene helps you inspect, clean, and protect your scenes before they become a problem. It is especially useful when working with third-party models, archived projects, downloaded assets, or files received from clients and freelancers.
Who Is It For?
Prune Scene is useful for:
- Archviz artists
- 3D studios
- Stock model creators
- Freelancers
- Technical artists
- Asset managers
- Anyone working with external 3ds Max files
Typical Use Cases
- Cleaning scenes before rendering or delivery
- Checking downloaded 3ds Max files
- Preparing models for stock platforms
- Removing unwanted scene data
- Protecting your workflow from known 3ds Max script threats
- Keeping production files cleaner and more stable
Compatibility
Prune Scene is made for Autodesk 3ds Max.
Supported versions depend on the installed package version. Please check the package version information and release notes before installation.
License
Prune Scene is free to use with its core functionality.
Purchasing a license unlocks additional benefits:
- Lifetime updates — receive all future versions and improvements.
- Hide startup message — hide message about licensing on startup.
- Priority support — get direct support if you encounter an issue.
- Additional features — access extra tools and options available to licensed users.
- Use on up to 2 computers — activate the license on two machines.
The license is a one-time purchase — no subscription or recurring payments.
Developer
Developed by 3DGROUND — tools and scripts for Autodesk 3ds Max artists, studios, and technical artists.
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 Prune Scene 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 "prune-scene"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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