Cleaning Up Imported Data in 3ds Max @Autodesk3dsMax

Uploaded July 2015 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

In this tutorial, you learn to clean up data imported or linked from other 3D applications. This includes organizing inbound geometry by combining elements that go together by using Layers or Selection Sets. You also pay attention and correct any material and mapping problems, as well as adjust lighting specifications and other camera parameters and POVs.

Level: Intermediate
Recorded in: 3ds Max 2016
Files Used: areadownloads.autodesk.com/wdm/3dsmax/HTM-FIL_data-cleanup.zip

This tutorial is intended for use with 3ds Max version 2016 or higher.

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