amCopy

is a 3ds Max script for copying and pasting objects between scenes with options to streamline your workflow such as paste on top of an object, paste underneath, replace as a copy, replace as an instance, replace with random rotation, a library with unlimited slots, categories to better organize your files, previews, a pivot correction system, rename assets (F2), copy and paste modifiers (create presets, export, import).

Video tutorial for version 1.0

Changelog

Important considerations

In some cases, when you try to copy geometry from a file that has missing/corrupted plugins/apps/scripts/textures, it can produce unwanted errors; make sure the source file is not problematic.
Use the script with 3ds Max units in cm.

V 1.105

Added support for 3dsmax 2027.
Fix: auto-closing correction for categories dropdown.
Added: create helper in pivot position.
Added: copy, paste, replace helpers in pivot position.
Various minor optimizations.

V 1.10

User interface optimization, more space for previews.
Multiple languages removed; only English is supported for faster development.
New module: copy and paste modifiers, including presets for exporting between different files, paste order, prefixes, suffixes, Boolean operators for selecting modifiers, custom sorting, and more options.
Various minor optimizations.

V 1.0

Developed and tested in 3ds Max 2026.3 and Windows 10.

Features:

Number of copy slots: Unlimited
Copy: Copies the selected object/group.
Paste: Pastes the last copied object in the same coordinates as the original.
Save versions: 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023.
Automatically generates a preview of the copied object.
Default folder: 1
Custom folders: Unlimited
User interface: 5 languages (translations pending).
Status bars: Display indications and action messages.
Clear button: Deletes all copy backups in the current folder.
Custom button: Allows choosing custom folders or returning to the default folder (aomqCode_cp).
Dynamic preview window with a refresh button.
Rename copied object with the F2 key.
Paste options (right-click on a preview):
Stamp (interactive): Detects surfaces near the mouse, prioritizing dropping and intersecting along the Z-axis.
Other options: Many very interesting paste options — see the images below, demonstrated in the explanatory video.
Categories: Allows creating and deleting categories.
Tools to fix pivots (always use before copying; fixes most errors when pasting objects).

Installation

V 1.0

Create and verify your account at User Panel.
Download installer from User Panel.
Unzip the files with 7-Zip.
Copy the files to these paths (folders), making sure to replace <YOU USER> with your computer's username.

C:\Users\<YOU USER>\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2027 - 64bit\ENU\en-US\plugcfg\aomqCode_cp\

C:\Users\<YOU USER>\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2027 - 64bit\ENU\usermacros\

C:\Users\<YOU USER>\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2027 - 64bit\ENU\usericons\

Example: if my user PC is ArchViz, i need copy to:

C:\Users\ArchViz\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2027 - 64bit\ENU\en-US\plugcfg\aomqCode_cp\

C:\Users\ArchViz\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2027 - 64bit\ENU\usermacros\

C:\Users\ArchViz\AppData\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2027 - 64bit\ENU\usericons\

For Trial: activate using your e-mail registered (In 3ds Max, open amCopy and go to the settings button.).

For Full License: enter your e-mail registered and serial number (It was sent to your email address at the time of purchase).

If you format your PC, just deactivate the node from the User Panel, and reactivate your license.

Add icon to your Toolbars:

In 3ds Max:

Customize -> Customize User Interface

Toolbars tab and select the Category: aomqCode

Create or use a toolbar

Drag and drop amCopy icon to a toolbar

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