by miauu·Workflow
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Stands out in the ScriptSpot library for keeping layer color-coding separate from the actual Layer Color, so scene data stays untouched while you organize layers visually.
miauu's LayerColorizer is a script for 3ds Max that assigns custom background and text colors to any layer shown in the Layer or Scene Explorer. These colors are applied independently of the actual Layer Color, giving full visual control without affecting scene data.
Beyond individual layers, the same color can be applied to all child objects of a colorized layer for better visual organization. Preferred colors can be saved in Color Palettes and reused at any time, so the same set of colors stays available for later use.
Version 1.2 was last updated on 27 October 2025 and supports Autodesk 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design across the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 releases. A demo video is available, and full details can be found on the developer's page.
miauu's LayerColorizer - color-coded layers is best for 3ds Max users who want to color-code layers in the Layer or Scene Explorer for visual organization.
miauu's LayerColorizer - color-coded layers is completely free to download and use.
miauu's LayerColorizer supports Autodesk 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design across the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 releases. Version 1.2 was last updated on 27 October 2025. If you are running one of these releases, the script fits into the standard Layer or Scene Explorer workflow. For anything outside this range, or to confirm the latest compatibility details, check the developer's page.
miauu's LayerColorizer assigns background and text colors independently of the actual Layer Color, so the colors you set here do not change scene data. The visual color-coding sits apart from the real layer properties, which means you get full visual control without altering the underlying scene. That separation is the core idea behind the tool: you can organize layers by color while leaving the actual Layer Color exactly as it was.
miauu's LayerColorizer can apply the same color to all child objects of a colorized layer, which helps with visual organization. Rather than coloring only the layer entry itself, you can extend the chosen color down to the objects that sit under it. Combined with the custom background and text colors you assign in the Layer or Scene Explorer, this gives a consistent way to group and read your layers at a glance.
miauu's LayerColorizer is listed as free here. Licensing terms can change over time, so for the most current details on how it is distributed and any usage conditions, visit the developer's page. That page also carries the description and demonstration material for the script, along with more information about version 1.2. If you need it for a specific 3ds Max release, confirm the 2020 to 2025 compatibility before installing so the script matches your setup.
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