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RANDOMIXER - SCATTER TOOLS V1.07 - 3dsMax script
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Script Name:	Scatter Tools

Version:	1.07

Compatible:	3dsMax 2015 and up

Release date:	January 23, 2023

Last update:	October 16, 2026

Code by:	Hernan A. Rodenstein

Released by:	Spline Dynamics

Website:	www.splinedynamics.com


Revision History:

- v 1.03	- Implemented dual 1-year/lifetime license.
- v 1.04	- Updated trial version.
- v 1.05	- Added Quick Start Help screen.
		- Updated links to website.
- v 1.06	- Fixed license validation issue caused by a Windows update.
- v 1.07	- Random Transforms: per-axis random scale (X/Y/Z) with axis lock for uniform scaling.

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DESCRIPTION

Scatter Tools is a powerful 3dsMax plugin to rearrange, randomize and redistribute the objects in your scene in a very simple and intuitive way.


VERSION REQUIREMENTS:

3dsmax 2015 and higher.


LICENSE:

This license is valid for either 1 year or lifetime, depending on the option you purchased. Please check your order details for more information.

The license is strictly personal, belongs exclusively to the purchaser, and is linked to the email address used at the time of purchase.

This is a node-locked license. It includes two license keys, allowing installation on multiple workstations.

- Regular License: up to 2 workstations

- Corporate License: up to 10 workstations

You can find the first license key in the purchase confirmation email.
The remaining license keys can be generated from your user account at www.splinedynamics.com


The license includes free customer support.

Free updates for the same major version of the product will be available at:
https://www.splinedynamics.com/product-updates/

SplineDynamics will announce updates and other news on the main website and also on its Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/splinedynamics/

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at:
contact@splinedynamics.com


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INSTALLATION:

1. Drag the .mzp file onto any 3ds Max viewport.
(All required files will be automatically extracted and installed.)

2. A dialog window will appear, asking whether you want to continue using the trial version or activate your license.
To activate, enter your license key in the provided text field (sent to you by email after purchase).
If the license key is valid, the script will start automatically.

3. To add the script icon to a toolbar, go to: Customize -> Customize User Interface...

4. Open the Toolbars tab and select the category "Spline Dynamics".

5. Drag 'ScatterTools' onto a toolbar. Done!

If you wish to inspect the contents of the .mzp file manually, you can unzip it just like a standard ZIP file.

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INFO:

Website: https://www.splinedynamics.com

Product Page: https://www.splinedynamics.com/randomixer-scatter-tools/

Script Manual: https://www.splinedynamics.com/randomixer-scatter-tools-manual/

Tutorials: https://www.splinedynamics.com/category/tutorials/scatter-tools/

Support: contact@splinedynamics.com

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The following files are copied to your system:

Spline Dynamics-ScatterTools.mcr   >> $userMacros
ScatterTools.mse                   >> $userScripts\SplineDynamics\ScatterTools\
rmx_scattertools.ini               >> $plugcfg
Icons\ScatterTools_16i.bmp         >> $userIcons
Icons\ScatterTools_24i.bmp         >> $userIcons
images\RMX_ScatterTools_banner.jpg >> $userScripts\SplineDynamics\ScatterTools\images\
images\quickStartHelp.jpg          >> $userScripts\SplineDynamics\ScatterTools\images\
images\small_icons.png             >> $userScripts\SplineDynamics\ScatterTools\images\
