
ProtoTech's PARASOLID Importer for 3ds Max®-Trial
Win64, EnglishGeneral Usage Instructions
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Download and Install the App
Install the ProtoTech Parasolid Importer plugin on your system. -
Launch 3ds Max
Open the 3ds Max application. -
Access the Plugin Menu
On the menu bar, you will find a “ProtoTech PARASOLID” menu.-
This menu includes: Import, Preferences, and About Us.
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Import a Parasolid Model
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Click the ‘Import’ button.
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A file open dialog will appear. Select the Parasolid file you want to import.
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The model will then be loaded into 3ds Max.
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Set Import Preferences
Under Preferences, you can customize how the Parasolid file is imported:-
Transfer Attributes – Checked by default. Transfers attributes such as color.
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Read Free Points – Check to import free points.
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Read Free Edges – Check to import wireframes.
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Read Hidden Entities – Check to import hidden entities.
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Reset Defaults – Resets all preferences to the default settings for Parasolid.
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About Us
The ‘About Us’ option provides information about the company, the product, and license details.
Commands
Installation/Uninstallation
Installation
- To use this plugin with 3ds Max, the ProtoTech Plugin Engine must be installed on your system.
- The installer for PARASOLIDImporterForMax will automatically install the Plugin Engine (if it is not already present) and then proceed to install the PARASOLID Importer.
Uninstallation
- To uninstall the plugin, go to: Control Panel → Programs → Programs and Features (Windows 7/8.1/10/11) and uninstall it as you would any other application.
- Note: The Plugin Engine must be uninstalled separately if required.
Additional Information
Known Issues
Contact
Author/Company Information
Support Information
Please contact us at support@ProtoTechSolutions.com
Version History
Version Number | Version Description |
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3.0.25051.3557 |
1. Added 3ds Max 2026 support. |
2.0.21341.3366 |
1. Supports 3ds Max 2023 |
1.0.21083.3311 |
1.Colors are supported in the imported model. |