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Installation Instructions

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  • The installation instructions bellow apply for on-prem deployment of the DCC Importer CLI only.
  • No installation is necessary when using our Cloud Platform to convert assets.
  • The RapidPipeline DCC Importer CLI requires an Enterprise or Custom Plan.

1. Install 3ds Max​

  • We currently recommend 3dsMax 2025 as the host DCC version; 2023 and 2024 are also supported.
  • We recommend using the default installation folder.
  • Note that additional components (Revit, Material Library, Substance, etc.) are not required to run and install the RapidPipeline DCC Importer Module.
  • Follow the installation procedure as usual.

2. Install 3dsMax USD Plugin​

  • We currently recommend version v0.9 of the plugin; versions v0.8 and up are supported.
  • The installer for the 3dsMax USD plugin is a separate executable that needs to be obtained from the Autodesk website.
  • Log into your Autodesk account, click your profile and then 'Products and Services'. You should see all your Autodesk products.
  • In the 3dsMax section, click on "View Details".
  • Select the 3dsMax version of your DCC application, click on Extensions, and then click 'Download' on the USD plugin you want to download.
  • Execute the installer and proceed with the installation of the plugin using the default settings.

3. Install V-Ray for 3ds Max​

  • We recommend using the newest version of V-Ray 7.
  • We recommend using the default installation folder and settings.
  • Follow the installation procedure as usual.
  • After the installation is done, if you don't have the V-Ray online licensing already activated or a local V-Ray licensing server, you will be required to log in into your Chaos account through your browser.
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  • We have identified permission issues in the V-Ray installation process if the executable of the V-Ray installer is opened from the Downloads folder in Windows systems.
  • We recommend the installer executable to be moved elsewhere, such as the Desktop folder, before opening it.

4. Install RapidPipeline 3D Processor CLI​

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Make sure your RapidPipeline Account File is properly set. For more details, see the CLI Setup for the 3D Processor.

5. Install the RapidPipeline DCC Importer​

  • Download and install the latest version of the RapidPipeline DCC Importer CLI for Windows from your RapidPipeline Account Page.
  • Follow the installation procedure as usual.
  • When requested, make sure to search and select the intended 3ds Max installation folder, with the specific 3ds Max version you want to use (e.g. 2025, 2024 or 2023):

Select 3ds Max Folder

  • After the installer finishes running, the DCC Importer is now ready to be used, and by default has been added to your PATH variable.
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From any CLI interface, type dcci -h to see the available command line arguments, and dcci --verifyInstallation to validate your DCC Importer installation.