SDK Requirments

[MehdiZangenehBar]

I need to create a simple C++ plugin for the 3dsMax version 2014 and above (2025).

I'm looking for the minimum installation of the build environment.
Can I install the latest version of the VisualStudio, Windows SDK, .NET and Qt? or have to install specific version for specific Max version?
For example latest version of the Qt is 6.6.3, can I use that for all Max version?
Can I use Visual Studio 2022 for all? and only install different C++ Platform Toolsets?
Can I install latest Windows SDK for all? (Windows 10)

.NET is clear for me, because MINIMUM version mentioned in the page.

[MehdiZangenehBar]

Can I install Build toolset without installing VS IDE?

[denisT.MaxDoctor]

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@MehdiZangenehBar wrote:

So, for older versions should I use Win32 stuff fot the UI? Can I implement .NEt (WPF)? 

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I try to stay on Win32 for all my most needed tools. Having different versions of the UI is extremely troublesome. Besides, as practice shows, UI fashions come and go, but the classics are still eternal.