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Product Details

Pattern Engine is a scripted tool for 3ds Max that can generate and edit a variety of 3D geometry types—such as parametric patterns, 3D tiles, partitions, shelves, wall art, upholstery, and more—much faster and more easily than other approaches.

Key Features

• User-Friendly Interface: An easy-to-use, well-organized interface.
• Flexible Pattern Adaptation: Pattern objects can be generated and adapted to any 2D flat, closed shape.
• Multiple Array Modes: Choose from Grid, Radial, or Random array modes.
• Extensive Shape Library: Over 40 primitive shapes to use as pattern items.
• Three Distribution Modes: Distribute items by Weight, Random, or Expression.
• X and Y Expressions: Control the percentage of each item along the X and Y axes.
• Per-Item Parameters: Adjust depth, angle, scale, slope, visibility, and more to fine-tune your designs.
• Concave Mode: Generate hollow (concave) items and mix them with regular (convex) items.
• Outline Mode: Create outlined or framed items for a unique look.
• Effects: One of the tool’s most powerful features. Map any eligible value across the pattern with four effect types: Gradient, Random, Expression, and Shape. You can also blend effects using various blending modes for more control.
• Bumpy Convex: Apply a “pillow” effect to convex items—useful for generating upholstery forms.
• Array Borders: Offset the pattern from multiple sides with the option to display the border. Useful for framing patterns within a specific area.
• Local Alignment: Different options for per-item alignment within local space when an item’s scale is under 100%.
• Material ID Modes: Four modes are available—Fixed, Random, By Item, and Expression.
• Built-In Presets: Over 200 ready-to-use presets in different categories are included.
• Immediate Saving: Any changes to a pattern object are saved immediately, allowing you to revisit and edit them later.
• Preset Management: Save and load presets, or pick a preset from another object.

Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 10 or later.
• 3ds Max Compatibility: 3ds Max versions 2018 to 2025.
• Internet Connection: Required for activating the license and for random license verification.

Installing and Activating

• Installation:
  • Drag and drop the downloaded MZP file into the 3ds Max viewport and follow the instructions.
  • It is recommended to install the tool while signing in to windows as administrator
  • It is recommended to have all windows recent updates installed.
• Activation: Use your registered email address and license key to activate the license.

Limitations and Known Issues

• General Stability: While Pattern Engine is generally stable and well-tested, it’s highly recommended to save or back up your work before using it, as crashes can occur in rare cases.
• Undo Feature: Undo is turned off for this script, as using it may cause crashes.
• Disappearing Objects: In some instances, generated objects may fully or partially disappear due to internal Boolean operations. To fix this, try making smaller adjustments to one or more of the following: Min Borders, Conv. Bool Thresh, X/Y Spacing, or Resolution.
• Outline Mode: The frame width may not remain constant along the X and Y axes, especially when using a wide ratio for the clip area.
• Bumpy Convex Restrictions: Only the Fixed Material ID mode is available when using Bumpy Convex.
• Copying Pattern Objects: In rare cases, copying pattern objects may cause the saved state to be lost, particularly when Bumpy Convex is enabled or when using a large number of items.
• Custom Shapes: Using user-defined custom shapes as pattern items is not currently supported.

General Notes

• It is recommended to work with centimeters (CM) as the system unit.
• Keep system units constant, especially when saving and loading presets.
• Applying modifiers to pattern objects is not recommended, especially while editing them in the script.
• Restart the script after changing system units.
• The pattern object is linked to the clip area as a child. When you need to move, rotate, or scale the generated pattern, it is best to do so by moving, rotating, or scaling the clip area—especially if the clip area is not embedded or has been deleted.
• For best results, set Min Border to a value greater than zero.
• When using a large number of items, generation may slow down depending on the complexity of the pattern and your computer’s specifications. It is advisable to gradually increase the item count or pattern density.

License Terms

By activating and using Pattern Engine, you agree to the following terms:

1. License Activation

• Each license may be activated on only one computer at a time.
• You are allowed up to three activations per month across different machines. To activate on a new computer, you must first deactivate the license on the previous machine.
• Currently, this site is the only authorized source to obtain a license.

2. Updates and Support

• Updates: The license includes updates for all version 1.0 builds of Pattern Engine. Users will receive improvements, bug fixes, and enhancements within the 1.0 version series at no additional cost.
• Support: The license includes lifetime regular email support.

3. Usage Rights

• You are granted the right to use Pattern Engine for both personal and commercial projects.
• There is no distinction in functionality between the Indie and Studio licenses. The Indie license applies to individuals and freelancers, while the Studio license applies to teams, studios, companies, or design offices.

4. Restrictions

• You do not have the right to redistribute or sell Pattern Engine to any third party.
• You do not have the right to redistribute or sell any 3D models created using Pattern Engine to any third party.

5. Refund Policy

• Refunds will be processed in accordance with Gumroad’s policies.
• If a refund is issued, the refunded license will be disabled. Reactivating a refunded license will require manual intervention—please contact us for further assistance.

6. Copyright and Ownership

• Pattern Engine, including its source code, design, documentation, and all associated materials, is the intellectual property of the developer and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.
• You may not modify, decompile, reverse-engineer, or attempt to derive source code from Pattern Engine.
• Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, public display, or disclosure of any part of the software is strictly prohibited.
• All rights not expressly granted in these terms remain reserved by the developer.

7. Disclaimer of Warranty and Limitation of Liability

• Pattern Engine is provided “as is” without any express or implied warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
• The developer is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or inability to use the software.

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

• These terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the developer's jurisdiction. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that jurisdiction.

9. Additional Terms

• All licenses are non-transferable and cannot be shared between users without prior written consent.
• End users are responsible for maintaining proper backups of their work and ensuring compatibility with their system environment.
• Violation of these terms may result in termination of your license.

By activating the license, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to these terms.