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Earns its place in the ScriptSpot library for consolidating asset, proxy, and material handling into drag-and-drop actions across 3ds Max 2020 to 2026.
miauu's Drag&Drop Pro extends 3ds Max with drag-and-drop handling for files and folders pulled directly from Windows Explorer. Dropping a file can automatically relink all missing textures, and dropped proxy files open instantly in the viewport, with support for V-Ray, Corona, and FStorm proxy formats. When a matching .mat file exists in the same folder, it is auto-assigned to the proxy, and dropping a .mat, .jpg, or .png file loads the matching proxy file automatically. For this pairing to work, the proxy file, .mat file, and thumbnail file must share the same name.
Dropping a .mat file applies the material to the object under the mouse, and .mat files dropped into the Slate Material Editor open the materials from those files. The plugin also opens shortcut (.lnk) files by resolving what they point to, and can extract .7z, .zip, and .rar archives to process the supported files inside.
For merged .max files, the "Create Layer Per File" option places objects from each file into a new layer named after that file. Objects can also be grouped by dropped file with the group name matching the file, and dropped file contents can be offset to prevent overlap.
miauu's Drag&Drop Pro is best for 3ds Max artists who manage assets, proxies, and materials by dragging files and folders in from Windows Explorer.
miauu's Drag&Drop Pro is completely free to download and use.
miauu's Drag&Drop Pro is compatible with Autodesk 3ds Max versions 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. If you run a release within that range, the plugin's drag-and-drop file handling should apply, including texture relinking, proxy opening, material assignment, and layer creation from merged files. For versions outside this range, check the developer's page for the latest compatibility details before installing.
miauu's Drag&Drop Pro supports V-Ray, Corona, and FStorm proxy formats. Dropped proxy files open instantly in the viewport, and if a matching .mat file exists in the same folder it is auto-assigned to the proxy. Dropping a .mat, .jpg, or .png file loads the matching proxy automatically. For these pairings to work, the proxy file, .mat file, and thumbnail file must share the same name, such as myProxy_Corona.cgeo, myProxy_Corona.mat, and myProxy_Corona.jpg.
miauu's Drag&Drop Pro can extract .7z, .zip, and .rar archives and then process the supported files found inside them. It also handles Windows shortcut (.lnk) files by opening the file that the shortcut points to. These behaviours work alongside its other drag-and-drop actions for assets, proxies, and materials dropped from Windows Explorer into 3ds Max.
miauu's Drag&Drop Pro is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so for the most current details it is best to check the developer's page directly at miauu-maxscript.com. A video demonstration is also available if you want to see the plugin in use before deciding whether it fits your 3ds Max workflow.
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