RandomX is a MaxScript utility for 3ds Max that automates the randomisation of position, rotation, and scale for selected scene objects. This utility operates as a lightweight script designed to interface directly with the 3ds Max transform stack. It provides precise control over the variation of object properties, allowing users to move beyond uniform placement. By enabling individual or grouped adjustments to positional coordinates, rotational axes, and scale factors, the tool eliminates repetitive manual tasks. The interface is built to integrate into the standard MaxScript environment, ensuring compatibility with existing scene workflows without requiring heavy installation or complex configuration processes. It focuses specifically on the transform parameters, maintaining a clean and efficient operational footprint.

The download is a 10 KB file containing .ZIP files.

To use this script, select the target objects within your 3ds Max scene and execute the tool via the MaxScript runner. Once the interface is active, define the range for position, rotation, and scale parameters to suit the requirements of your scene. Apply the randomisation to instantly break up symmetry or add organic variation to repeated assets. The script processes these transformations non-destructively, allowing for iterative adjustments until the desired distribution density and visual variety are achieved.

This tool is essential for architectural visualisers and environment artists working on large-scale projects that require high levels of detail. It is particularly useful for populating exterior scenes with vegetation, scattering urban furniture in public spaces, or adding realistic variation to interior props like books, cushions, or dinnerware. By quickly introducing subtle irregularities, it enhances the natural look of complex environments. Use it throughout the production process to populate scenes efficiently, ensuring that repeated elements do not appear uniform or artificial in final renders.