3rd Party Plug-Ins Path Configuration

Command entry:Customize menu

Configure System Paths

Configure System Paths dialog

3rd Party Plug-Ins panel

On the 3rd Party Plug-Ins panel of the Configure System Paths dialog, you can add or modify the directory paths of plug-ins supplied by third parties and independent software developers. You can also store plug-ins in separate directories and use this panel to add the paths of those directories. Changing the list order specifies the search order. Put the most frequently used plug-ins at the top.

Path information is stored in the plugin.ini file.

NoteTo change the path for standard plug-ins included with 3ds Max, use the Configure System Paths function.

For descriptions of the general dialog controls, see Configure User Paths.

Procedures

To modify a plug-in path:

On the 3rd Party Plug-Ins panel, choose a path entry.
Click Modify.
On the Choose Directory dialog, do one of the following:
- Enter a path in the Path field.
- Navigate to locate a path.
Click Use Path.
The new path takes effect immediately.

To add a plug-in path:

On the 3rd Party Plug-Ins panel, click Add.
On the Choose Directory dialog, do one of the following:
- Enter a path in the Path field.
- Navigate to locate a path.
Type a description in the Label field.
If you want to include subdirectories in this path, turn on Add Subpaths.
Click Use Path.
The new path takes effect immediately.

To delete a path:

On the 3rd Party Plug-Ins panel, choose a path entry.
Click Delete.
The path location is removed.