by gmlealll·Workflow
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Lightlister earns its place in the scriptspot library by extending a familiar 3ds Max tool to cover Corona lights and materials alongside V-Ray, with IES editing added across light types.
Lightlister for 3ds Max builds on the Lightlister that ships with V-Ray, which in turn is based on the original tool that came with 3ds Max. It keeps that foundation while extending coverage to Corona's lighting and material types.
The additions include support for Corona lights, Corona material, and Corona light material. It lets you edit IES files on V-Ray, photometric, and Corona lights, adds tooltips to some parameters and to the light name, and provides a wider interface. Clicking the material button gives the option to select or edit the material.
Installation is a matter of copying the script into the 3ds Max scripts/Startup folder, after which it appears under the G.Tools category. The developer lists testing on 3ds Max 2015 and 2016. Recent versions addressed crashes tied to Corona lights and dialog creation, and corrected the segment ranges on Corona lights.
Lightlister is best for 3ds Max users working with V-Ray and Corona lights who want to list and adjust light parameters, including editing IES files.
Lightlister is completely free to download and use.
Lightlister is listed as tested on 3ds Max 2015 and 2016, and the developer notes those specific versions, so behaviour on newer releases is not stated here. It builds on the Lightlister that ships with V-Ray, which is based on the tool originally included in 3ds Max. If you run a different release, it may still function, but the documented testing covers only the 2015 and 2016 versions. For the current version and any additional compatibility details, check the developer's page at evvisual.com.
Lightlister installs by copying the script file into your 3ds Max scripts/Startup folder, for example the Startup directory inside the 3ds Max program folder. After that, it appears under the G.Tools category inside 3ds Max, where you can run it. The developer describes this copy-to-folder method rather than a dedicated installer. For newer releases, the installation location may vary with your 3ds Max version, so confirm the correct scripts path for your setup on the developer's page.
Lightlister adds support for Corona lights, Corona material, and Corona light material on top of its V-Ray-based foundation. It also lets you edit IES files on V-Ray, photometric, and Corona lights. Clicking the material button gives an option to select or edit the material, and tooltips have been added to some parameters and to the light name. Because it derives from the Lightlister that ships with V-Ray, it carries that tool's handling of lights alongside the Corona additions the developer made.
Lightlister is listed as free here in the catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so for the current arrangement and any usage conditions, check the developer's page at evvisual.com. The tool is a 3ds Max script that extends the V-Ray Lightlister with Corona support and IES editing. Since it is distributed as a script you copy into your Startup folder, you install it directly rather than through a store. Always confirm the latest details with the developer before relying on it for production work.
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