Installation 3dsMax

Installing Unwrella for 3ds Max

Workstation Installation

To install Unwrella for Autodesk 3ds Max, simply run the installer.
All required files will be placed automatically into the correct 3ds Max directories.

There are separate installers available for different versions of 3ds Max.
Make sure to download and install the version that matches your setup.

Network Render Installation

For network rendering, the plugin must be installed on every machine that participates in the render process.

Unwrella operates directly as a modifier and must be available on all nodes to correctly evaluate UV data during rendering.

Accessing the Plug-in

After installation, Unwrella is available in:

👉 Modifier Stack → Command Panel

Unwrella works as a modifier and integrates directly into the standard 3ds Max workflow.

Licensing

Unwrella customers can download all available plug-ins and updates from the Customer Area:
https://licensing.3d-plugin.com/

License System

Unwrella uses a mobile licensing system, which allows you to:

• install the software on multiple computers
• activate the license on one machine at a time
• transfer the license between machines worldwide

Activation and deactivation are handled with a simple click.
An internet connection is required, or alternatively a USB-based transfer can be used.

Activating the License

After installing Unwrella:

1. Create or select an object
2. Apply the Unwrella modifier
3. Open the Properties rollout
4. Click Activate License

If you are online, activation will be completed immediately.

Deactivating the License

To deactivate the license:

• Click the Deactivate button in the Properties rollout

Once deactivated, the license can be activated again on the same or another computer.

Offline Licensing

For offline activation and deactivation, refer to the official manual:
https://docs.3d-plugin.com/pdf/3d-plugin_Installation_and_Licensing_Manual.pdf

Silent Installation

The Unwrella installer supports command line parameters for silent installation without a graphical user interface.

This is useful for:

• automated deployments
• render farms
• studio pipelines

Silent Mode

/S

Starts the installer in silent mode.
If this flag is omitted, the installer will launch with the standard user interface.

Excluding Specific 3ds Max Versions

By default, Unwrella installs itself for all detected 3ds Max versions on the system.

You can exclude specific versions using the following flags:

3ds Max 2015

/DONTINSTALLMAX2015

Omit installation of the plugin for 3ds Max 2015.

/DONTINSTALLDESIGN2015

Omit installation of the plugin for 3ds Max Design 2015.

3ds Max 2016

/DONTINSTALLMAX2016

Omit installation of the plugin for 3ds Max 2016.

3ds Max 2017

/DONTINSTALLMAX2017

Omit installation of the plugin for 3ds Max 2017.

3ds Max 2018

/DONTINSTALLMAX2018

Omit installation of the plugin for 3ds Max 2018.

3ds Max 2019

/DONTINSTALLMAX2019

Omit installation of the plugin for 3ds Max 2019.

3ds Max 2020

/DONTINSTALLMAX2020

Omit installation of the plugin for 3ds Max 2020.

3ds Max 2021

/DONTINSTALLMAX2021

Omit installation of the plugin for 3ds Max 2021.

3ds Max 2022

/DONTINSTALLMAX2022

Omit installation of the plugin for 3ds Max 2022.

3ds Max 2023

/DONTINSTALLMAX2023

Omit installation of the plugin for 3ds Max 2023.

3ds Max 2024

/DONTINSTALLMAX2024

Omit installation of the plugin for 3ds Max 2024.

3ds Max 2025

/DONTINSTALLMAX2025

Omit installation of the plugin for 3ds Max 2025.

3ds Max 2026

/DONTINSTALLMAX2026

Omit installation of the plugin for 3ds Max 2026.

3ds Max 2027

/DONTINSTALLMAX2027

Omit installation of the plugin for 3ds Max 2027.

Example

Unwrella_Installer.exe /S /DONTINSTALLMAX2018 /DONTINSTALLMAX2021

This installs Unwrella silently while skipping installation for 3ds Max 2018 and 2021.

Notes

• Combine multiple flags to control installation targets
• Use /S for fully unattended installation
• Ideal for IT deployment, pipelines, and render farm setups