3ds Max with Softimage Installation and Licensing

These pages cover the installation and uninstallation of the Autodesk® 3ds Max® with Softimage® software, the components, tools, and utilities that ship with the software product, and how to switch from the online Help to local versions of the Help.

Certain items are unique to the 3ds Max with Softimage installation process.

Autodesk Software Installation, Licensing, and Deployment

Before you choose to install an Autodesk software product, verify your system meets the minimum system requirements and your hardware meets the minimum requirements to run the product.

See 3ds Max System Requirements and Certified Hardware, and the 3ds Max Release Notes.

Installation Workflow

Read the overview of the Autodesk software installation process, and find answers to frequently asked questions.

About License Types
Learn about different types of software licensing, learn how to use and manage a stand-alone license or a network license, and how to install, configure, and run the Network License Manager.
About Network Administration

Learn how to plan, create, and distribute an Autodesk software deployment to standardize installation across multiple computers.

Installation and Licensing Information Specific to 3ds Max with Softimage

The installation and licensing information that is specific to 3ds Max with Softimage is covered in the subsequent topics.

3ds Max with Softimage Product Delivery Medium

The 3ds Max with Softimage product is available on DVD media, and by electronic software download for a new licence, subscription, or 30-day trial.