MarkingForge is a marking menu and Hotbox plugin for 3ds Max designed to speed up your workflow. Artists hold a shortcut, move towards a command and release to run it. Context variants let the same shortcut show different tools for object, vertex, edge or polygon work.
The plugin provides nested submenus, additional command lists and pages that can be switched with the mouse wheel. A visual editor lets users assign Max actions and macros, add custom MAXScript, configure keyboard or mouse bindings, and save reusable presets.
Other features include:
- Access to the modifier stack and recent commands
- A Hotbox for Max’s menus
- Printable shortcut sheet
- Type-to-search
- Multiple commands in one gesture
New features in the latest 1.5.78 version:
- Adjustable dial and text size, opening delay and animation
- You can release beyond the button or dial to run a command — no need to land on a small target
MarkingForge is developed by ForgePlugins and supports Max 2025-2027. The individual license costs $29 and includes 1.x updates. Studio licenses are also available.
Visit ForgePlugins and Gumroad for more.
