3rd Party Plug-Ins Path Configuration

On the 3rd Party Plug-Ins panel of the Configure System Paths dialog, you can add or modify the directory paths of plug-ins supplied by third parties and independent software developers. You can also store plug-ins in separate directories and use this panel to add the paths of those directories. Changing the list order specifies the search order. Put the most frequently used plug-ins at the top.

Path information is stored in the plugin.ini file.

Note: To change the path for standard plug-ins included with 3ds Max, use the Configure System Paths function.

For descriptions of the general dialog controls, see Configure User Paths.

Procedures

To modify a plug-in path:

  1. On the 3rd Party Plug-Ins panel, choose a path entry.
  2. Click Modify.
  3. On the Choose Directory dialog, do one of the following:
    • Enter a path in the Path field.
    • Navigate to locate a path.
  4. Click Use Path.

    The new path takes effect immediately.

To add a plug-in path:

  1. On the 3rd Party Plug-Ins panel, click Add.
  2. On the Choose Directory dialog, do one of the following:
    • Enter a path in the Path field.
    • Navigate to locate a path.
  3. Type a description in the Label field.
  4. If you want to include subdirectories in this path, turn on Add Subpaths.
  5. Click Use Path.

    The new path takes effect immediately.

To delete a path:

  1. On the 3rd Party Plug-Ins panel, choose a path entry.
  2. Click Delete.

    The path location is removed.

Parent topic: Configure System Paths