by Jon Seagull·Modeling
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Bevel Lite stands out in the ScriptSpot library for how narrow it is — Jon Seagull cut the standard Bevel down to far fewer controls aimed squarely at chamfered extrusions, the job he reaches for most.
Bevel Lite is a 3ds Max script that reworks the standard Bevel with far fewer controls. Developer Jon Seagull streamlined it for chamfered extrusions, which he describes as what he uses the tool for roughly 99% of the time.
Seagull works as a consultant and technical director on clients' internal 3D pipelines. That work spans technical direction for large or unusual projects, custom tool creation and scripting, emergency troubleshooting, and over-the-shoulder best practices instruction. Bevel Lite reflects that same streamlined approach.
The script is at version 0.11 and lists compatibility with 3ds Max 4, 5 and 6. It's listed as free here in the catalog, and a demo video is available. For the download and further details, head to the developer's page at jonseagull.com.
Bevel Lite is best for chamfered extrusions in 3ds Max 4, 5 and 6, especially when the full set of Bevel controls is more than the task needs.
Bevel Lite is completely free to download and use.
Bevel Lite lists compatibility with 3ds Max versions 4, 5 and 6. If you're running one of those releases, it should fit into your setup. For newer 3ds Max versions the listed compatibility doesn't confirm support, so check the developer's page at jonseagull.com for any updates before installing. The script is at version 0.11, which is worth noting if you're comparing it against other builds you may already have on hand.
Bevel Lite is a version of the standard Bevel with far fewer controls. Jon Seagull streamlined it specifically for chamfered extrusions, which he describes as what he uses the tool for roughly 99% of the time. So rather than exposing the full range of Bevel settings, it keeps things pared down to that one job. If your work leans heavily on chamfered extrusions, the reduced control set is the main thing that sets it apart from the standard tool.
Bevel Lite is listed as free here in the catalog. Pricing and licensing can change over time, though, so for the current terms it's best to check the developer's page at jonseagull.com directly. That page, run by Jon Seagull, also carries the download link for the script alongside his other work. Treat the free listing here as a starting point rather than a guarantee of the licensing you'll find on the developer's own site.
Bevel Lite is available through developer Jon Seagull's page at jonseagull.com, which carries the download link. A demo video is also available on YouTube if you want to see more before downloading. The script is at version 0.11 and lists compatibility with 3ds Max 4, 5 and 6, so confirm your version matches before you install. Seagull works as a consultant and technical director on 3D pipelines, and this is one of the tools he shares.
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