A new option to use distance parameters has been added to the Conform modifier when using the Shrink Wrap projection method.
Improved distance and falloff functionality
The new option introduced in 3ds Max 2026.3 exposes additional controls for distance and falloff, letting you further manage when the Conform modifier can find a surface "hit" to conform to. With these changes, the modifier has a maximum distance value that determines how far it will search to find a "hit" on the target. The falloff value is added to the distance to create an influence falloff (similar to a soft selection). These updates provide you with the results you expect from the modifier.