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    Packaging Plug-Ins

    Plug-ins can be packaged using the Autodesk Application Plug-in Package format, which makes it easy to distribute plug-ins on the Autodesk App Store, and simplifies plug-in development and installation in 3ds Max.

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    • Packaging Plug-ins
    • Autodesk Application Plug-in Package Format Specification
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    Parent page: Writing Plug-ins
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