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3DS Max array modifier missing

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rbulloughNMMD5
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3DS Max array modifier missing

I've updated my 3DS max to the most recent update and the array modifier is missing from the list. I have it as a tool but is not as efficient as the modifier. 

 

Thanks,

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RobH2
in reply to: rbulloughNMMD5

I've seen a few posts about this and I have not seen a solution. I'd report it as it seems that it might be a bug. If I do see a fix I'll write back and if you find one, please post it here so others can benefit from it. 

 

I'd encourage you to report it here:  Bug Reports:
https://www.autodesk.com/company/contact-us/product-feedback


Rob Holmes

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tehts
in reply to: RobH2

Hi,

 

The array in the tool menu is difference from the missing one, without the missing array, all my previous scene which using that tool is an nightmare.

 

May I know how can I install back 3ds max 2023.3.4?

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RobH2
in reply to: rbulloughNMMD5

You can uninstall Max and then install an older version. Attached is a screen shot. I can download and install Max 2023.1 if I want to. You can do the same I'd guess. 


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tehts
in reply to: rbulloughNMMD5

@RobH2 

 

Yes I do the same to solve my problem

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For me is the same. I have losted it in the modifier panel.

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RobH2
in reply to: rbulloughNMMD5

Please report it as a Bug. I listed the address above. The more people who report it the more likely it will get fixed. 


Rob Holmes

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Libei.Wang
in reply to: rbulloughNMMD5

Hello @tehts ,

 

To have Array modifier re-installed in 3ds Max 2023.3.4 SF, you can uninstall "Autodesk Advanced Modeling Tools for 3ds Max 2023"; then select "3dsmax-component-mnplugins2023-1.1.0-025.msi" from 3ds Max 2023.3.4 Security Fix installer to re-install it.  You can also get it re-installed by selecting "Modify" on 3ds Max 2023 in Control Panel, Add and Remove programs. 

 

Please let me know if this helps.

 

Best regards,

Libei


Libei Wang
Sr QA Analyst for 3ds Max
Message 9 of 10

Hi Libei,

Thanks for the instructions! I tried what you suggested and the Array modifier is working correctly now in 3ds Max 2023.3.5.

Really appreciate your help.

Best regards,

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tomNC9VX
in reply to: Libei.Wang

I have a colleague who's array modifier is missing, I've done the steps described above except that when I download Autodesk 3ds Max 2023.3.4 Security Fix I just get the three installation files: Autodesk_3ds_Max_2023_EFGJKPS_Win_64bit_dlm_00x_004.sfx

If I download the 3ds Max 2023.3.6 Security Fix I get a Zip file which contains 3dsmax-component-mnplugins2023-1.1.1-2023.3-release_006.msi but installing this doesn't seem to restore array or 'autodesk advanced modelling tools' in my installed programmes list.

I do get the error on the image attached, but only while 3DSMax is running, so I assume it's to do with access to that 
file.

 

image (2).png

 



Could it be that the componnent which installs the array modifier was only available in the 2023.3.4 package, and it's now been removed from the download with only the security features remaining? 

Any other suggestions on how to get this up and running? I've even tried a full reinstall of max (2023) using the 

3ds Max 2023.3.6 Security Fix (Latest version) and still no array modifier. The installed version shows as

2023.3.6 Security Fix 
25.0 - 25.3.6.385

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