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Installing the Helio Plugin

This guide walks you through installing the Helio plugin for 3ds Max, allowing you to submit renders directly to Helio Render Client.

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Written by Jean-Claude Conradie
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Installation Requirements

Helio Render Client installed on your computer
✔ if the Helio Render Client is already installed- to make sure you are on the latest update
✔ 3ds Max closed during installation


Step-by-Step Installation Guide

1. Launch Helio Render Client

  • Open the Helio Render Client application on your computer

  • Login to the Helio Render Client

2. Access your Projects

  • Click on the projects menu to access the add project icon

3. Access Plugin Installation

  • Click the "Add Project" button (plus icon) in the top toolbar

4. Navigate to the 3DS Max Catalog section

  • Locate and select "Install Helio Plugin"

5. Install the Plugin

  • The installation window will display all detected 3ds Max versions

  • Click the "Install" button to begin installation

6. Complete Installation

  • Wait for the download and installation to complete

  • A confirmation message will appear when finished

7. Verify Installation in 3ds Max

  • Launch or Re-Launch 3ds Max (if max was running during installation)

  • Look for the Helio menu icon in your Main Menu Bar

  • Confirm you can access the Render Submitter interface

8. Close the Install Helio Plugin window

  • Confirm you can see the Helio Plugin

  • Close the Install Helio plugin window

9. Close the Add Project window

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