3ds max 2024 New Slate Material Editor bug

[krll_3dsmax]

The "Show material in the viewport" button on the SME Main ToolBar does not work, there are no Realistic and Shaded display modes

[fixonu4]

And now try to do the same only if Multi/Sub-object. Just do the same as in the screenshot.

[RobH2]

I'm able to confirm now what you are reporting. 2022 and 2023 perform as expected but the new implementation of Slate in 2024 does manfunction. Fortunately Giuseppe and the team have acknowledged it and hopefully will address it. For now we'll have to endure it. I hadn't noticed it as I always have an IPR render running on a side monitor to view my texture adjustment in real time. 

I'm glad you pointed this out though so that it can get addressed. I'm sure a lot of users use Slate the way you do. 

[fixonu4]

This problem manifests itself not only in this case. So far I haven't had time to understand the structure of how this bug manifests itself in other cases. But it seems that textures that are connected to different materials may also have problems displaying.

[conceptark]

In slate editor, As soon as the material is a bit complex (multisub or colorcorrection, etc.) the display of textures seems impossible. I use FstormRender (GPU renderer). (There are other fStorm users who have also reported the problem to me).

It work SOMETIMES only with simple material. BUT it works EVERYTIME when i use compact editor (i don't like compact editor).

Everything worked wonderfully in 3ds Max 2023, I think I'll go back to 2023 while waiting for a patch

[katserge]

Its even worse in 24.2. Not working in context menu as well as through the button. Seems like it working only with one map assigned to the material. Both for the Corona/Vray renders, no difference 

[jbclerc]

absolute joke... one thing to correct or at least nothing to do... they managed to make it worse. Absolute genius.

[altshift.de]

I didn't believe my eyes...

[RobH2]

Obviously, Material Editor needs some love. Let's hope Max 2025 brings us a version that is truly fully functional. I don't imagine we'll get another patch to fix it before then since the .2 patch just came out. 

[fixonu4]

Maybe there will be a hot fix?

[altshift.de]

..It has to be a hotfix. This is not acceptable.

[fixonu4]

After working in the last update, I realized that sme is broken, it is impossible to work normally in it. The navigator does not display the screen correctly. If you accidentally placed materials far apart on the canvas, it will be very difficult to find them. I don't remember if it was possible before to double-click on the wheel to show the entire canvas, now it's not for sure. It's a shame that I've already started several projects in this version of max and now I can't go back to 2023.

[darawork]

I never install odd numbered releases. It's just something that I don't do, down to superstition or something. Hopefully 3DSMax 2026 will have a good SME. 🙁

Also, to anyone experiencing problems with 3DSMax, Please remember to report all bugs to Autodesk via the '3DSMax' Help Menu -> Product Feedback -> Report a problem. And also use the main Autodesk Support page for specific one to one help. Your product license includes 24/7 support. 

Regards, 

[1140901849]

Yes, I also found the same problem

[altshift.de]

Hey Autodesk, can you please react? I would love to use the software I am paying for. Thank you!

[RobH2]

I don't work for Autodesk, I'm just a user like you. But, don't expect Autodesk to weigh in here as this is primarily a User to User Forum. On occasion someone official will pop in, but it's not often. If you want direct dialog with Autodesk, report it and search the Autodesk site for other places where they offer support directly. 

In all fairness, even with the bug, the software works well. This bug does not prevent use of the software, it just limits some functionality that is not fatal. There are 100s of bugs in all software, they get repaired eventually but it can take time. You have to embrace that as a fact or you will just be angry all the time. I encourage you to report this. 

Bug Reports:
https://www.autodesk.com/company/contact-us/product-feedback

[infoTP6WE]

so, the same shader:
compact editor -> Show shaded material in viewport button is working

slated editor -> not working

it is a BUG, nothing else, and those people can't figure it out in a year. for hundreds of euros i only got new bugs..

@infoTP6WE - this post has been edited due to Community Rules & Etiquette violation.

[giuseppe.schiralli]

The feature works when a bitmap is connected to a single material, but it doesn't if it's connected to 2 or more materials. There's a problem with the menu that should allow you to select which material to apply the setting. This menu is not showing.

We will release the fix in a future release.

@infoTP6WE  I think insulting is not acceptable. You can be angry and disappointed, but there's a line here.

[RobH2]

@infoTP6WE   Unacceptable language and mentality. All software has bugs that get fixed someday. Max works perfectly for millions of other functions. This one is not critical to functionality, it's just a convenience.

Please vent your frustration a different way and not here like that. 

Edit: This post will be confusing because the offensive language has been removed by moderators. 

[altshift.de]

So there will be a fix in a future release? What does that mean? Like Max
2025? When? Or will there be a hotfix? This is so so so so not acceptable.
We are using this feature on a daily basis. This is not just a hobby for me
and my studio.

You are totally right. Insulting is crossing a line.

But treating your customers needs the way you do - for years now - is
another line.

Hoping for an answer.

[giuseppe.schiralli]

I'm sorry, but legally I cannot say or promise anything about fixes and features.

I understand the frustration and I deeply apologize for that. I can assure you that we are doing our best.

I always suggest entering the beta program, where you can test versions of Max in development. The benefits are multiple. You can try earlier new features, discover defects or blockers, and have a closer conversation with devs.