3ds Max in Virtual Reality for HMDs, SteamVR, OpenXR, Powerwall, and CAVE

This quick guide shows the necessary configuration steps to bridge Autodesk 3DS Max into Virtual Reality Head Mounted Displays, compatible to SteamVR or OpenXR, like: Meta Quest 1, 2 & 3, HTC Vive (Pro2),  Varjo, Pico and Windows Mixed Reality HMDs. The guide also applies for bridging 3DS Max for Powerwalls, 3D stereo projectors, CAVE and DOME.

Guide to bridge Autodesk 3DS Max into Virtual Reality:

  • Start the moreViz Launcher
  • Notice the moreViz-Tray icon (next to system time) and right-click it, select “moreViz Application Enabler”
  • Click “Locate known Apps”. The more3D application enabler will search the standard program files folders for known Autodesk 3DS Max installations and add them to the list.
  • If your Autodesk 3DS Max is installed to a non standard directory, please click “Add”, locate the “3dsmax.exe” file. The standard path is:
    ““X:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 20xx\” (xx = version number).
  • Click the Enable button right next to the newly created entry.
  • Close the Application Enabler.
  • Start 3ds Max. Click the button in the top left corner to display the menu, select “Options”.
  • Select the Viewports tab, den click “Choose Driver” and choose “Legacy OpenGL” and exit Autodesk 3DS Max.
  • The moreViz VR bridging function is now available for the Autodesk 3DS Max installation.
  • Start the moreViz Client(s) and then start Autodesk 3DS Max.

Quick Tipps:

  • For best loading / animation performance set the “Connection Type” to “Shared Memory” in the moreViz Launcher’s Connection Settings (only available for single-client setups, e.g. HMD or ASD on the local computer).

  • For best visual impression, set “AntiAliasing” to 4x (or higher) in the moreViz Launcher’s Client Settings

  • Quadro / Laptop Users: Make sure to have followed the GPU Config Guide.

  • To change the active VR window within the host application, please follow this quick video tutorial:

The moreViz Software bridges over 40 applications to any SteamVR/OpenXR compatible Head Mounted Display, Glasses-free 3D Displays, 3D Projector, Powerwall, CAVE and DOME.  No Import/Export hassle, but a 1:1 VR plugin!
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