These release notes describe what's fixed, known limitations and workarounds, plus other important information for this release. We strongly recommend you read this document before installing and running any version of the program.
3ds Max updates are cumulative and include all fixes from previous updates up to the stated prerequisite. Updates can be applied to 3ds Max installed as a standalone application or installed as part of a Suite or Collection.
After applying an update, the product build in the About box will display the update version and build number of the latest update you installed.
3ds Max 2020 must be installed prior to installing any updates.
You can download and install 3ds Max release updates automatically with the Autodesk Desktop App.
Uninstalling an update should silently revert the 3ds Max install to the previous update level. In the event the uninstall process does not fully restore to a previously installed update level, the required updates should be manually reinstalled as needed.
To uninstall from a Windows 10 system:
To uninstall from a Windows 7 or Windows 8 system:
We can improve the stability of 3ds Max largely because of the Customer Error Reports (CERs) you submit. By including as much information as possible about what actions you were performing when the error occurred, you increase the report's value immensely. Thank you very much for taking the time, we really appreciate it. For more information, see CERs.