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MZP Maker

by Visuali Studio·Workflow

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Why we like it

MZP Maker earns its place in the ScriptSpot library as a focused utility for packaging and distributing 3ds Max scripts, turning the manual .mzp export into a faster, more consistent process.

What is MZP Maker?

MZP Maker is a 3ds Max script built for creatives who want to focus on writing scripts rather than assembling self-installing packages by hand. It handles the export process, offering one path for building a complete .mzp package and another for encrypting .ms files on their own.

The script helps maintain consistency across different scripts and versions. You can choose to encrypt your code or leave it open-source, and MZP Maker automatically creates a script macro with a name, category, and associated icons. It renames all files to avoid misspellings and works with additional assets such as icons, ini files, and images.

Version 1.2 adds support for the newer .png and .svg icon handling method while keeping the legacy .bmp option, improves how additional icon names are preserved during renaming, and lets you insert custom code into the InstallerMacro.mcr file. A checkbox also controls whether post-install instructions are shown.

Who is MZP Maker best for?

MZP Maker is best for script authors who need to package or encrypt their 3ds Max scripts for distribution while keeping files consistent across versions.

How much does MZP Maker cost?

MZP Maker is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Fast creation of a complete .mzp package, or encryption of MaxScript files only
  • Choice to encrypt your scripts or leave them open-source
  • Automatic creation of a script macro with name, category, and associated icons
  • Automatic renaming of all files to avoid misspellings
  • Compatibility with additional files such as icons, ini files, and images
  • Support for the .png/.svg icon handling method alongside the legacy .bmp method
  • Option to insert custom code into the InstallerMacro.mcr file

Tags

#3ds Max#MaxScript#script packaging#MZP#installer#encryption#workflow

Frequently asked questions

Does MZP Maker create .mzp packages or encrypt .ms files?

MZP Maker does both. It offers one tool for building a complete self-installing .mzp package and a separate tool for encrypting .ms files on their own. When building a package, it automatically creates a script macro with a name, category, and associated icons, renames all files to avoid misspellings, and includes additional assets such as icons, ini files, and images. You decide whether to encrypt your code or leave it open-source, so the same tool suits both distribution styles.

Does MZP Maker support .png and .svg icons?

MZP Maker added support for the newer .png and .svg icon handling method in version 1.2, and it still keeps the legacy .bmp method available. The same update improved how additional icon names are preserved, so they stay unchanged while the main icons are renamed. If you package scripts that carry custom icons, this gives you flexibility over which icon format to use without losing the older approach you may already rely on.

Is MZP Maker free to use?

MZP Maker is listed as free here in our catalog. For current licensing terms and any conditions on how you can use or distribute it, check the developer's page at Visuali Studio, since those details can change over time. The tool itself runs as a 3ds Max script and focuses on packaging and encrypting your own scripts, so you can use it to prepare work for distribution once you have it installed.

Can MZP Maker leave scripts open-source instead of encrypting them?

MZP Maker lets you choose whether to encrypt your scripts or leave them open-source. That way you can protect your code or share it openly when packaging a script. Alongside this, the script can insert custom code into the InstallerMacro.mcr file and includes a checkbox to control whether post-install instructions appear after installation. These options give you control over both the visibility of your code and the installer's behaviour.

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