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Mesh Cleaner is a single-purpose script focused on cleaning object topology in 3ds Max. The 1.5 update is worth noting for its undo option and the switch to an Explode function that speeds up the process.
Mesh Cleaner is a 3ds Max script for cleaning object topology. The developer notes it works on any 3D object, while producing bad results on triangled curved objects. Saving your work before running it is recommended.
Because the script simulates pressing buttons, it needs the Command Panel to be visible. If the panel is hidden you'll need to show it, and if you're working in Expert Mode you'll need to exit that mode first. Installation steps and how the script works are explained in a video.
Version 1.5 introduces several changes. An undo option was added, and the earlier Detach Faces step was replaced with an Explode function that is significantly faster. Vertex cleaning and normal angles are controlled together by a single spinner for better topology, and there's an option to reserve faces material-ID. The installer is provided as an .mzp file.
Mesh Cleaner is best for cleaning the topology of 3D objects in 3ds Max.
Mesh Cleaner is completely free to download and use.
Mesh Cleaner simulates pressing buttons in the Command Panel, so the panel must be visible for the script to run. If the Command Panel is hidden, you'll need to show it before using the script. And if you're working in Expert Mode, you'll need to exit that mode first. The developer also recommends saving your work before running the script, just in case. Installation steps and how it works are covered in a video.
Mesh Cleaner is installed from an .mzp installer file, provided as Mesh Cleaner 1.0.mzp; the developer updated the installer so it should work properly. The full installation steps, along with a walkthrough of how the script works, are explained in a video. The script itself runs inside 3ds Max and requires the Command Panel to be visible, so make sure the panel is shown before you start. For any errors, the developer asks users to send an email with a screenshot.
Mesh Cleaner is listed as free here. For current licensing and download details, check the developer's official page on Gumroad, since terms can change over time. If you run into errors, the developer asks that you email a screenshot so the issue can be fixed, and suggestions are welcomed the same way. Installation and how the script works are both explained in a video.
Mesh Cleaner works on any 3D object, but the developer notes it will give bad results on triangled curved objects. So while the script is general-purpose for cleaning topology, curved geometry made of triangles is a known weak point to watch for. The developer also recommends saving your work before using the script, just in case. How to install the script and how it works are both explained in a video.
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