Why is there no "array modifier" in my workspace (3dsMax 2023). can anyone fix it?

[contact_fiarchitects]

Why is there no "array modifier" in my workspace (3dsMax 2023). can anyone fix it?

[RobH2]

I've seen this happen before. If you do an "ENU reset" it will likely solve it. 

Backup the existing one (just rename the old one) and relaunch Max. It will make the new one. 

https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Resetting-3ds-Max-...

[contact_fiarchitects]

Thanks you very much Sir. I’ll try later. 

[contact_fiarchitects]

hello sir
I have tried the method you mentioned, but it doesn't work. I also tried the 3ds Max version below but the results were the same.

[RobH2]

Here is a screenshot of my Max 2022. 'Array' is not in the 'Control Panel/Modify' list on mine either. I do have it there in Max 2023 but not in Max 2022. Maybe there was a change between the versions. But, in Max 2022, I do have 'Array' under the 'Tool' menu. See the attachment. 

Are you saying you don't have 'Array' in the 'Tools' menu of Max 2022?

Something else to try, 'right-click' on the little vertical black divider bar between one of the sets of icons just below your menu bar. Enable 'Extras' and see if the 'Array' icon shows up so you can access it. See my attachment. 

[JIM48U4H]

I am on 2023  and I have the same issue. i just started doing tutorials to learn the program, but it seems like they are not for 2023.  my modifier list is nothing like the one in that 2022 pic. 

[RobH2]

Are you saying you cannot find it here in Max 2023?

 

[JIM48U4H]

I don't have object space modifiers in the modifier list apparently. I have been using Auto cad for almost a decade, but needed a easier way to model in 3d. I just cant seen to get 3ds max off the ground. 

[RobH2]

Did you  try the ENU reset?

[JIM48U4H]

I am new to this program, just trying to learn it. Between not finding tools, materials that don't show up, out of date tutorials, I have been defeated. I can't get this off the ground. I'm a designer engineer and artist, just not a software engineer. I'm afraid this is just over my head, and I should just uninstall at this point. It would be easier to just model in AutoCAD. I appreciate your help, thanks

[RobH2]

I'm sorry you are having a problem. Max generally installs and works fine right out of the box. Don't throw in the towel just yet. Since you are just getting started you probably have not made too many viewport customizations so a simple ENU reset may solve the problem. 

Go find yours and just rename it to 'ENU-Problems_Backup.' Make sure Max is closed when you do it. You can rename it to anything, but renaming it forces Max to rebuild a new one. Renaming it also gives you a backup incase you need it for some reason. Typically you don't need a bad one but why not save it anyway as you never know? Go find it and rename it. Mine lives here, yours should be in a similar path: C:\Users\NVision4D\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2023 - 64bit\ENU

So before giving up, try this and if it doesn't work, reinstall. But if you reinstall, make sure you delete all the folders you can find relating to Max so there is nothing left over. 

I don't use Autocad much, but modeling in Max is a much nicer experience from my perspective. Let's get you going. And if the Array tool is the only thing misbehaving, there are 3rd party Array tools that can get you that functionality I'm sure. It would be a shame to give up on Max just because of one function when the other 1000s work fine. 

[JIM48U4H]

MY path ends at users. I can go into Autodesk > 3dsMax from program files but that's it. There isn't a file named 64bit after that, and a file search for ENU came up empty. What I saw from the screen shot you put up, it looks like all of that was missing from my modifier list. Aside from this there is a problem with materials not being available, and arnold replaces them with white, and much much more. ^_^

[RobH2]

Trust me, that ENU folder is on your machine. Max would not run without it. If not, then your issues are likely machine oriented and not Max oriented. 

What's your machine specs?

EDIT: See if this helps.

https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-reset-3ds-M...

https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Resetting-3ds-Max-....

[JIM48U4H]

Like I said before this is over my head. I can drive a car, but I can't fix it. I appreciate your time. I'll just stick to AutoCAD and my CAM software.

[RobH2]

Understood. Good luck. If you decide to revisit this, just come back and post and we'll try to get you going. 

[elizarazo]

As a 3ds Max professional, I’ve tried troubleshooting the issue by deleting the ENU folder and performing a reset, but unfortunately, the ARRAY modifier still doesn’t appear in the list. Even after reinstalling the program three times, I haven’t had any success. It seems I’m not alone in experiencing this problem, as other users have also reported the missing modifier in the modifier list.

[RobH2]

You can still get to 'Array' with the 'Modifiers' menu. I posted an image. If you use 'Array' a lot, you can assign a hotkey to it and problem solved. That's done in the 'Customize/Hotkey editor...' menu. 

Resetting the ENU won't always solve every problem but it's very helpful frequently with workspace snafus. But alway keep it backed up like I mentioned. It will save you time and frustration in the future. 

Have you reported it as a bug? The more reports of the issue that are sent, the better the chance it can get on the defect list. In the main forum at the top Hagen has a post about how to send a bug report. 

[MartinBeh]

Is the plugin that provides the Array modifier installed at all?

To check, go to Customize > Plug-In Manager on the main menu, then search the "name" column for "arraymodifier.dlm"