On-Demand Installer for Revit and Inventor imports

3ds Max includes an On-Demand Installer for Revit and Inventor imports, letting you install the Revit Interoperability and Inventor Interoperability components only when you need them, instead of during product installation. If you import a file and its interoperability component is either not installed or outdated, the On-Demand Installer prompts you to install the compatible component.

Note:

• The On-Demand Installer requires internet access for the initial installation of the Interoperability components.
• Files imported in 3ds Max are never sent to Autodesk or any other third party.

Important: If you want to use the On-Demand Installer, deselect Inventor Interoperability and Revit Interoperability when prompted to select additional components during 3ds Max installation.

To use the On-Demand Installer

1. In 3ds Max, select File > Import.
2. Select a Revit (.rvt) or Inventor (.iam or .ipt) file.
   If the corresponding interoperability component is not already installed on your system, or your installed component is outdated, an install prompt appears.

   
3. Click Install.

   You can continue working in 3ds Max during the installation process.

   Once the install completes, you need to import your file again.

4. Select File > Import and select your original file.

   The file is imported into your scene.

Note: The On-Demand Installer installs the Interoperability components in the following locations:

• C:\Program Files\Common Files\Autodesk Shared\Revit Interoperability 2023
• C:\Program Files\Common Files\Autodesk Shared\Inventor Interoperability 2023

To uninstall the components, you must uninstall 3ds Max and any other applications that use these shared components. Do not delete the components manually.