DesignToolBox

DesignToolBox uses a custom installer rather than the standard App Store installer, so the usual App Store install flow won't apply here. You'll want to follow the developer's own installation process instead. The current release is version 3.0.0, last updated in September 2025, and new tools are added with each update, so it's worth checking for the latest installer. For the current installer and step-by-step setup, check Atelier Bump's page for DesignToolBox and use the custom installer they provide rather than expecting an App Store download.

DesignToolBox is available as a trial version with limited features. To enable all the features and remove branding messages, a license is needed. If you're evaluating the tool, the trial lets you work with a reduced feature set, while a license opens up the full collection of modeling, transformation, and measurement utilities. Keep in mind that new tools are added with each update, so the full feature set grows over time. For current licensing details and exactly what a license unlocks, refer to Atelier Bump's page for DesignToolBox rather than relying on the trial's limited scope.

DesignToolBox is listed as free here in the catalog. It's offered as a trial version with limited features, and a license is needed to enable all the features and remove branding messages. The trial lets you try the modeling and transformation tools with a reduced feature set before deciding on a license. Because this catalog doesn't track current pricing, you should treat the free listing as a starting point rather than a full picture of licensing. For current licensing terms and what a license covers, check the developer's page for DesignToolBox on autodesk_apps or contact Atelier Bump directly.

DesignToolBox includes transformation tools that professionals used to CAD or precision software will find familiar, such as reference rotation, scale and position. It also adds measurement tools and reference guides for accurate work. Beyond those, the collection covers snapping points at line intersections, visual rulers, fast pivot placement, and work planes, which suit precise modeling tasks. These sit alongside its other modeling utilities, so if you're coming from a precision-focused background, the transformation controls should feel recognisable within 3ds Max. New tools are also added with each update, extending what's available over time.