3dsmax-lookdev

name	3dsmax-lookdev
description	Domain skill - configure HDR environment lighting, preview materials, and assign renderer-specific materials (Arnold, V-Ray, Scanline) in 3ds Max.
license	MIT
compatibility	dcc-mcp-core 0.17+, 3ds Max 2024+
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3ds Max Look Development Skill

Configure environment lighting from HDR/EXR images, set up a three-point light rig, preview materials on test geometry, and assign materials with renderer detection (Arnold, V-Ray, Scanline).

Tools

• setup_hdr_lighting — Load an HDR/EXR image as the environment map, configure rotation and intensity, and optionally create a three-point light rig.
• preview_material — Create a test sphere or quad, apply a named scene material, and report the viewport-visible result.
• assign_renderer_material — Detect the active renderer (Arnold/V-Ray/Scanline), create or find a suitable material class, apply it to named nodes, and return a summary.