PROXY TEXTURES V 1.18 - 3dsMax script

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Script Name:	ProxyTextures

Version:	1.18

Compatible:	3dsMax 2015 and up

Release date:   January 23, 2020

Last update:	April 28, 2026

Code by:	Hernan A. Rodenstein

Released by:	Spline Dynamics

Website:	www.splinedynamics.com


Revision History:

v0.6 -	Added option to set a custom folder for proxy textures

v0.7 -	Option to set either a global PT folder or a scene-bounded folder
	Optimized to process only new textures each time.

v0.8 -  Added feature 'Force to power of 2'.

v1.0 -  Fixed reassignation of already converted textures

v1.02	Improved handling missing textures

v1.05	Added support for VRay 5.

v1.07	Updated for new security protocol on license activation.

v1.08	- Changed internal method for getting machine ID to validate license.
	- Solved an issue in license validation for certain .NET versions.

v1.10	Adapted to the new Color Management system implemented in 3dsMax 2024

v1.11	Solved conflict with VRay IPR.

v1.15	Added compatibility with OCIO color management system.

v1.16	Updated trial version.

v1.18	Added Quick Start Help screen.
	Updated trial version.

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DESCRIPTION

Proxy Textures is a 3dsMax plugin to automatically create low resolution versions of your textures, to speed up your work on heavily loaded scenes.


VERSION REQUIREMENTS:

3dsmax 2015 and higher.


LICENSE:

This license is for lifetime and belongs to the buyer of the product. It is tied to the email address of the buyer.
it's a node-locked license. It comes with 2 license keysto use in  different workstations.
(Regular License: max. 2 worstations; Corporate License: max. 10 workstations)

You can find your license keys in the email you received when you purchased the product.
You have the right to get customer support for the first year and access to the online users forums at www.SplineDynamics.com.
Freeupdatesfor the same major version of the product will be available to download at http://www.splinedynamics.com/product-updates/
SplineDynamics will notify of new updates and other news on the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/splinedynamics/

If you have any doubt or consultation, please write us to contact@splinedynamics.com


INSTALLATION:

1. Drag the file "ProxyTextures_v[version_number].mzp" onto a viewport. (The script files will be automatically extracted and installed)

2. To add the script icon to a toolbar, go to the menu > Customize > Customize User Interface

3. Go to the Toolbars tab and pick the category Spline Dynamics.

4. Drag "ProxyTextures" onto a toolbar and youre done!


If you want to check out the contents of the mzp-file yourself, you can unzip it just like a zip-file.


INSTALLING THE MANAGER ON RENDER NODES:

To render 3dsmax objects with Proxy Textures on other computers you need to install the Manager script, wich is distributed for free.

Just drag the file "ProxyTextures_Manager_v[version_number].mzp" onto any 3dsMax viewport and ready.


INFO:

Website: http://www.splinedynamics.com

Product Page: http://www.splinedynamics.com/product/proxy-textures/

Script Manual: http://www.splinedynamics.com/proxy-textures-manual/

Tutorials: http://www.splinedynamics.com/category/tutorials/proxy-textures/

Support: contact@splinedynamics.com



The following files are copied to your system:

ProxyTextures.mcr >> 			$userMacros
ProxyTextures.mse >> 			$userScripts\SplineDynamics\ProxyTextures\
ProxyTextures_OnRenderActions.mse >>	$userstartupscripts
proxy_textures.ini >> 			$userScripts\SplineDynamics\ProxyTextures\
UI_ln\Icons\ProxyTextures_24i.bmp >> 	$userIcons
UI_ln\Icons\ProxyTextures_16i.bmp >> 	$userIcons
ProxyTextures_banner.jpg >>		$userScripts\SplineDynamics\ProxyTextures\images\
