Select_Concave_Polygons

This is a Python script for 3ds Max that selects concave polygons.

It uses pymxs.

Tested only on 2023.

Please make a backup of your work before using the script. Just in case.

Additionally, scripts have been added for:

• Selecting n-gons with 5 or more vertices;
• Selecting polygons without assigned smoothing groups.

What?

Selecting these guys with one click

How to install?

1. Drop Select_Concave_Polygons.py and Select_Concave_Polygons_start.ms to C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2023\scripts folder (change to your path).
2. Open Select_Concave_Polygons_start.ms and change python.ExecuteFile @"C:/Program Files/Autodesk/3ds Max 2023/scripts/Select_Concave_Polygons.py" to your path.
3. In 3ds max run Select_Concave_Polygons_start.ms script via this menu:

Nothing's going to happen, it's fine.

4. Now go here:

5. Drag n drop script name to your toolbar:

6. Now you have a cool button that runs the script.