free up memory 3ds max

sir/mam, hope this can help guys, just seen this on the net...

If your Max scene is getting sluggish or you run out of memory when you try to render. There are a few script functions that might help you out.

gc() Garbage Collection.
freescenebitmaps() Cleans up in texture memory.
clearUndoBuffer() Removes your Undo’s.


Just type the one you want in the lower left text field in max and press return.

Note: If you have windows task manager open and monitoring 3ds Max memory use, you can see the result straight away.
And that is pretty much it… if you want to go further and make the functions more accessible read below on how to make it into a script that you can run directly from a button on your Toolbar.

I put all 3 functions into a small script you can run instead of manually typing it in every time.

Script Right click and select save as:

Once saved, just run the script from the MAXScripts menu en 3ds Max…

If you want a more permanent solution you can create a button on your Toolbar with the script. All you have to do is open the script, instead of run, you select open and load the script.

Once the script is open you have to run the Menu>Evaluate all (Ctrl-E) from the MAXScript menu bar. (in older versions of Max the Evaluate All is under File in the menu)

To add the script to a button all you have to do is right-click in the Toolbar and select Customize…

Then just locate “MyScripts” and drag and drop the Free Up Memory Action to your Toolbar.

Once the button is created you can change the text and add a logo instead if you want. Just right click the button and select “Edit Button Appearance” there are a bunch of icons to choose from.

heres the link:

http://www.characterink.com/2010/10/25/quick-tip-1-free-up-memory-in-3ds-max/

ayos ito sir mamoo thanks for sharing sir

malaking tulong to!!!! salamat sir

thanks for sharing!

salamat po mam

your welcome guys...

Thanks for sharing sir mammoo_03.

Just an add-on.
for someone whos lazy to configure.
I created a script with button without configuration.
Just simply drag and drop to your viewport. voila..


Download HERE

Thanks sir Norman. panglipas oras muna while rendering..heehhehe ina-update kona rin.

MEMORY CLEANER v2
- A little update with added pop-up status and a maxscript listener status.
- Just to notify you when its done cleaning.. enjoy..


Download HERE

laking tulong nito si mamoo, salamat din sa script sir rey. More power sa CGP, thanks for always sharing your ideas.

thanks sir reygerali ayos din ito.

grabe! lupit pala dito nice!

thanks guys!