This Script will search the file for identical materials and list them out so it will make it possible to unify the similar ones.

Installation : Run script or drag and drop to 3ds max, then go to customize user interface and assign Identical Material Finder as keyboard short-cut or quad menu under  3D_RnD  Category

Update Notes Version 3.18:

included slate material compatibility.

automatically opens material editor when pressing Put similar to the material editor button.

Update Notes Version 3.21:

included option to instance all scene material included option to search within selected objects.

Update Notes Version 3.31:

Bug Fixes For Newer Versions of 3dsmax.

Update Notes Version 3.36:

Improved code and much faster resaults fixed unmatched materials issue Bug Fixes For Newer Versions of 3dsmax.

Update Notes Version 3.37:

added ability to cancel search clear the ram of arrays after closing the script dialog.

UI :

• All Types dropdown list : can view materials by its type.

• Scene materials : provides Materials names as groups and a number describes how many identical materials have been found.

• Similar materials : when selecting a name from Scene materials list it shows the Identical Materials names in this list.

• Put similar to the material editor : pressing this button will put the selected material group from the Scene materials list into the normal material editor ( Be aware it will clear the list first).

• Refresh ! : pressing this button will refresh the list .

Usage : When the script runs it will have an empty list, simply press the Refresh! button it will begin to search the file be aware it may take from seconds to hours depending on the file ! afre the search has finished you can simply choose a name from the Scene material list and press Put similar to material editor to view the materials in the classic material editor.

This software is provided on an as is basis, without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including without limitation, any implied warranties of merchantability,

The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the software is borne by you, and it is your responsibility to ensure that it does what you require it to do prior to using it,

The author is not responsible for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages of any character including, without limitation, damages for loss of goodwill,

Work stoppage, computer failure or malfunction, or any and all other commercial damages or losses.

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Author : Bayan Al Safadi