Uploaded December 2014 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This training video shows you how to create a Startup Template based on an existing 3ds Max scene. You'll set up a simple scene to always render an Ambient Occlusion pass, no matter what you throw at it. You'll then add a custom template to the existing sample files so you can start building your library.
Level: Intermediate
Recorded in: 3ds Max 2015 Ext. 2
Files used: areadownloads.autodesk.com/wdm/3dsmax/HTM-GNL_templates-custom.zip
This tutorial is intended for use with 3ds Max version 2015 or higher.
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This training video shows you how to create a Startup Template based on an existing 3ds Max scene. You'll set up a simple scene to always render an Ambient Occlusion pass, no matter what you throw at it. You'll then add a custom template to the existing sample files so you can start building your library.
Level: Intermediate
Recorded in: 3ds Max 2015 Ext. 2
Files used: areadownloads.autodesk.com/wdm/3dsmax/HTM-GNL_templates-custom.zip
This tutorial is intended for use with 3ds Max version 2015 or higher.
► For additional learning content visit AREA by Autodesk | http://autode.sk/AREA3dsMaxTutorials ► Visit AREA by Autodesk to find answers to your questions on our forums, showcase your work in the gallery, read blogs written by the creators of 3ds Max, and find more learning content. | forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max/ct-p/area-c1










