How to change 3ds Max between Classic and Design

We didn’t make it easy to get this dialog back…

Updated: but we did make it easier than I originally thought! Thanks Electrotoast!

Step 1. Run 3ds Max with the one of the following command line options: -df, -dfc or -dfd

You can do that by editing your shortcut or by running 3dsmax.exe from a command line.

The three options are:

• -df: gives you the dialog again so you can chose which mode you want to use
• -dfc: no dialog, runs 3ds Max in Classic mode
• -dfd: no dialog, runs 3ds Max in Design mode

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Step 2. Remove the user settings

And rename or remove your user settings C:UsersYOURNAMEHEREAppDataLocalAutodesk3dsMax2016 – 64bit (where you replace YOURNAMEHERE with you Windows login name).

The next time you start 3ds Max 2016 you’ll can choose your initial 3ds Max experience again if you’ve used -df. Or you’re straight in Classic mode (with -dfc) or Design mode (with -dfd)

You can also add the following flags to the end of your Shortcut’s target:

a. Right Click your 3ds Max shortcut > go to Properties
b. Under Target: add one of the following flags AFTER the quote “C:Program FilesAutodesk3ds Max 20163dsmax.exe”

Display the dialog:
-df

Start with Classic:
-dfc

Start with Design
-dfd

EXAMPLE to launch the window again: “C:Program FilesAutodesk3ds Max 20163dsmax.exe” -df
Finally, rename or remove your previous user settings: C:UsersYOURNAMEHEREAppDataLocalAutodesk3dsMax2016 – 64bit (where you replace YOURNAMEHERE with you Windows login name).

Once you have reset the defaults, remove the flag, otherwise, you will get the dialog everytime you launch.

Reference : area.autodesk.com/