How to reset 3ds Max settings

How to reset 3ds Max settings

Resetting 3d Studio Max settings is done as follows; first make hidden files visible. Make sure the program is closed. Now what we need to do is delete 3ds Max user files. 3ds Max reset settings Take a backup of the file at this address or rename it with copy and paste, delete the original and restart 3ds Max program: C: \ Users \ your username \ AppData \ Local \ Autodesk \ 3dsMax \ 20XX – 64bit \ ENU

When 3ds Max is started, a new ENU folder is created.

By resetting 3ds Max settings, you will return the program to its original state.

If the problem is not solved, you can return to the previous settings by deleting the new ENU folder and returning the old folder to its old state.

Issue:

How to reset the 3ds Max Interactive user preference settings back to default to remove customization or unexpected program behaviors.

Some unexpected program behaviors may include:

• Crashing when the program is launched.
• Crashing using specific functions within the program.
• UI corruption (black icons, incorrectly scaled toolbars, etc.)
• Missing options or menus.
• Slow or erratic Viewport manipulation.
• Loss of keyboard shortcuts.
• Issues importing or linking files or project items.

Solution:

To reset 3ds Max Interactive:

1. In Windows, navigate to the folder: C:\Users\<User Name>\AppData\Local\Autodesk.
2. Right-click the folder titled: 3ds Max Interactive.
3. Rename the folder to 3ds Max Interactive_BAK. This will create a backup of the old preferences.
4. Restart 3ds Max Interactive. A new default 3ds Max Interactive folder will be created.