These options let you store preset values that can be used in other, related particle systems. For example, after setting parameters for a PArray and saving it under a specific name, you can then select another PArray system, and load the preset values into the new system.
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Create panel > 
)Geometry) > Choose Particle Systems from the drop-down list. > Object Type rollout > SuperSpray/Blizzard/Parray/PCloud > Load/Save Presets rollout
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Select a SuperSpray/Blizzard/Parray/PCloud emitter. >
Modify panel > Load/Save Presets rollout
Interface
- Preset Name
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An editable field in which you can define a name for your settings. Click the Save button to save the preset name.
- Saved Presets
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Contains all the saved preset names. A number of presets are included with 3ds Max; to see what they do, create a particle system, load a preset, and play back the animation. Some of the presets, such as Particle Array's Shimmer Trail, are most effective with moving particle systems.
- Load
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Loads the preset currently highlighted in the Saved Presets list. Alternatively, double-click the preset name in the list to load it.
- Save
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Saves the current name in the Preset Name field and places it in the Saved Presets window.
- Delete
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Deletes the selected items in the Save Presets window.
Note: Animated parameter values subsequent to frame 0 are not stored.