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Polyline Pro earns its place in the ScriptSpot library for artists who need precise, CAD-style spline creation in 3ds Max, bringing drawing modes, coordinate entry and Object Snaps together in one interface.
Polyline Pro is a spline-drawing script for 3ds Max, built to create splines precisely with measurements and angles in a manner similar to AutoCAD. It presents a clear user interface aimed at bringing spline drawing in 3ds Max to a higher level.
The script offers four drawing modes — Orthographic, Polar, Arc and Freehand — and lets you create points using Absolute or Relative coordinates. Direct distance entry means you can point in the desired direction and type the length and/or the angle to create a segment. You can edit splines, work with guides and tooltips, use short commands for quick access to almost all of its features, and apply Object Snaps to mark certain points or lines and continue drawing in their projection or intersection. Splines can be drawn in the World Coordinate System or a User Coordinate System.
This version is 3.8.07, updated on 2026-06-04, with compatibility spanning 3ds Max 2013 through 2027. Listed on ScriptSpot, it suits artists who need precise, CAD-style spline creation. Licensing details are on the developer's page.
Polyline Pro is best for creating precise splines in 3ds Max with measurements and angles, using CAD-style coordinate entry, multiple drawing modes and Object Snaps.
Polyline Pro is completely free to download and use.
Polyline Pro supports a wide range of 3ds Max releases, from 3ds Max 2013 up to 2027, covering 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027. That span means the tool should fit into most existing 3ds Max setups, including studios running different versions across machines. For the current release and any version-specific notes, check the developer's page.
Polyline Pro includes direct distance entry, which lets you point in the desired direction and type the length and/or the angle to create a segment. You can also place points using Absolute or Relative coordinates, and draw in Orthographic, Polar, Arc or Freehand mode. This mirrors precise spline creation with measurements and angles in a manner similar to AutoCAD, so segments are defined by exact values rather than freehand clicks alone.
Polyline Pro provides Object Snaps that let you mark certain points or lines and continue drawing in their projection or intersection. Alongside this, it offers guides and tooltips while you work, and short commands for quick access to almost all of its features. These aids support laying out splines precisely relative to existing geometry, and the tool also lets you edit splines once they are drawn.
Polyline Pro lets you draw splines using either the World Coordinate System or a User Coordinate System. Points can be created with Absolute or Relative coordinates, giving control over how each segment is positioned. Combined with its four drawing modes — Orthographic, Polar, Arc and Freehand — this coordinate flexibility supports precise spline layout. For full details on setting up coordinate systems, see the developer's page.
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