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3dsmax-display

Manage 3ds Max display layers, node visibility, and custom properties in MCP workflows.

4|2|Updated May 17, 2026
Search Tags:#MCP#layers#display#custom-properties#3dsmax#node-visibility
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dcc-mcp/dcc-mcp-3dsmax --skill 3dsmax-display
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: 3dsmax-display
Source: https://github.com/dcc-mcp/dcc-mcp-3dsmax/tree/main/src/dcc_mcp_3dsmax/skills/3dsmax-display
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dcc-mcp/dcc-mcp-3dsmax --skill 3dsmax-display

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides centralized tooling to manage 3ds Max display layers, node display states, and user-defined custom properties within MCP-enabled pipelines, reducing manual, error-prone configuration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create, delete, and assign nodes to display layers to organize complex scenes.
  • Read and set per-node display state including visibility, freezing, wire/object colors, and display mode.
  • Read, set, and delete custom properties used to annotate scene metadata and tooling behavior.
  • Use Case: In a large MCP-driven project, quickly organize scene elements into layers, adjust their visibility during reviews, and annotate nodes with domain metadata for downstream tooling.

Quick Start

Activate the 3dsmax-display skill to inspect and adjust display layers, node visibility, and custom properties across your current scene.

Frequently Asked Questions about 3dsmax-display

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage 3ds Max display layers and node visibility in MCP workflows?▼

You can manage 3ds Max display layers and node visibility by using a centralized skill that creates, deletes, and assigns nodes to layers while toggling visibility states within MCP-enabled pipelines.

Can I set custom properties on 3ds Max nodes for scene metadata?▼

Yes, you can read, set, and delete custom properties on 3ds Max nodes to annotate scene metadata and control downstream tooling behavior across your project.

Does the 3ds Max display layer skill require a specific software version?▼

Yes, managing display layers and custom properties requires 3ds Max 2024 or later, along with MCP core version 0.17 or higher to function correctly.

What display states can I configure for nodes in 3ds Max besides visibility?▼

Besides node visibility, you can configure freezing, wire and object colors, and display modes per node to streamline scene organization during reviews.

When do I need to reconcile 3ds Max display layers in an MCP pipeline?▼

You need to reconcile display layers when organizing complex scenes in large MCP-driven projects, ensuring consistent layer structures and centralized metadata for downstream tools.

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