There are a number of switches that you can use on the command line.
You can use the following switches after you enter 3dsmax on the command line.
| Switch | Effect |
|---|---|
| -a <filename> | Uses the specified bitmap as splash screen. |
| -d | Causes Track View to use a double-buffered display, which is smoother than the single-buffered display but uses more system resources. |
| -df | Allows you to change between classic and design mode. |
| -dfc | Forces classic mode. |
| -dfd | Forces design mode. |
| -dm | Enables dialog monitor. |
| -g | Makes background white (instead of gray) in the following dialogs: Track View, RAM Player, Video Post, Loft, and Falloff Curve. Useful for screen captures when using a display mode less than 24 bits deep, for avoiding background patterns. |
| -h | Allows choice of graphics drivers: Nitrous, Direct3D, Open GL, and Software. |
| -i otherfile | Starts the program using otherfile.ini instead of 3dsmax.ini. |
| -l | Loads the last .max file automatically. |
| -lang[...] | Sets the language. |
| -log <session log name> | Opens the session log. |
| -ma | Opens maximized. |
| -mi | Opens minimized. |
| -ms | Opens minimized and does not display a splash screen on startup. |
| -mxs | Opens MAXScript. Can be followed by a MAXScript command. |
| -n | Disables network mode. |
| -p otherfile | Starts the program using
otherfile.ini instead of
plugin.ini.
Note: The
otherfile.ini
string should include the full path name.
|
| -pythonver <2|3> | Sets the Python interpreter version to 2 or 3. Python 3 is the default. This can also be set with the ADSK_3DSMAX_PYTHON_VERSION=<2|3> environment variable. |
| -python3Warning <ON|OFF> | Enables or disables Python 3 Warning mode. Additional valid values are 1|0, 'true'|'false', and 'yes'|'no'. See "Python 3 Warning Mode" in the 3ds Max Python Help for more information. |
| -q | Starts the program "quietly," without the splash screen. |
| -silent | Starts the program without the splash screen and any dialogs that might block script execution. |
| -u | Opens the specified utility, such as MAXScript. For details, see Running Scripts from the Command Line. |
| -v | Loads a display driver, overriding the setting in 3dsmax.ini. |
| -y <network license path> | Specifies the path to a license server when using a network license. |
| -z <filename> | Writes the version number to a file. |
| anyscene | Starts 3ds Max and opens a file called anyscene.max. |
Use a space to separate the 3ds Max executable name from the command-line switch.
Examples:
3dsmax −l
3dsmax −i otherfile
3dsmax anyscene
3dsmax −c MaxCustom