Sample slots capacity

[Anonymous]

I have more than 80 materials to deal with in the scene. How can I have enough sample slots to work with in the scene, since each slot is for one material.
I planned to convert two or more objects in one to map by polygons, but I wonder if there is a better option.

[CAMedeck]

When using the Compact Material Editor (CME), there are a limited number of slots.  But that doesn't mean it limits the number of materials in your scene.  What you'll have to do is load a new material into one of the slots that has a material you're done editing.  As long as the old material is applied to something in the scene, it can always be loaded back in for editing.

Personally, I highly recommend using the Slate Material Editor (SME).  Once you get used to the new layout, it is much easier to edit materials, especially complex ones.  You should check out the recording of my class from AU2017; Slate Material Editor: Don't Be Afraid!  It gives you a general idea of how it works and what you can do to improve your workflow.  Here's a link:

http://au.autodesk.com/au-online/classes-on-demand/class-catalog/classes/year-2017/3ds-max/as120466#...