ECollapse

ECollapse – Smart Object Attachment for 3ds Max (Free Tool!)
Say goodbye to messy scenes and manual cleanup. ECollapse is a free, compact MaxScript that does all the heavy lifting for you in one click. It automatically explodes groups and nested groups, attaches all selected geometry and renderable splines, and ignores any non-geometry objects for a clean, efficient result.

It also preserves all materials, moves the pivot to the lowest point on the Z axis, and centers it on the X and Y – making your models game- or render-ready instantly.

The ECollapse button stays greyed out if the selected objects aren’t collapsible, ensuring a seamless, foolproof experience every time.
Perfect for artists, designers, and technical directors looking to speed up their scene prep and keep things tidy.

Supports Autodesk 3ds Max 2020–2026.

Changelog:

• 1.10

-Enhanced working with groups.

-Better detection for attachable objects.

-Icon is getting disabled if less than 2 objects are selected.

-Pivots bug has been fixed.

-Collapsed objects transformation is resetting.

-Viewports redrawing after collapsing without the need for a click in viewport like last version.

• 1.11

-Fixed the issue with some material Ids getting missed.

-ECollapse icone now shows Script version.

• 1.12

-Fixed the issue with some material Ids getting missed.

-Fixed the issue when selecting light or camera target within the selection range, was not collapsing in version 1.11.

-Attaching shapes only visible in Viewport.

Licensing Terms

1. Single Machine Use
   Each license is valid for installation and use on one designated computer only.

2. Non-Transferable
   Licenses are tied to the original hardware and cannot be transferred to another machine.

3. Hardware Modifications
   Significant changes to the licensed computer’s hardware—such as replacing the motherboard, CPU, or GPU—will render the license invalid. In such cases, a new license purchase is required.

4. Lifetime Validity
   The license remains valid for the lifetime of the originally designated hardware, provided all other terms are met, or until our servers are permanently shut down—whichever comes first.

5. Free Updates
   Customers will receive free updates for all versions released under the same major version number as the one purchased. For example, if you purchase version 1.xx, all updates up to but not including version 2.0 will be available for free via the original purchase link. Major version upgrades (e.g., from 1.x to 2.x) will require a new license purchase.

6. Limited Support Period
   Email support is available for up to six (6) months from the date of purchase. Support requests beyond this period may not be honored or may require an additional support plan.

7. Policy Compliance
   Usage of the software is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in our website policy.

8. Prohibited Actions

   • Reverse Engineering: Any attempt to reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the software, or use any part of it separately, is strictly prohibited.

   • License Manipulation: Any attempt to manipulate, forge, or tamper with the license file, license key, or the collected hardware ID will result in immediate license invalidation.

   • No Refund Policy: Licenses invalidated due to unauthorized actions—including hardware ID manipulation or reverse engineering—are not eligible for refunds under any circumstances.