Automatic Installation of 3ds Max, V-Ray and Corona
Introduction
If you’ve ever installed 3Ds Max and render engines manually, you know how it goes.
First install Max.
Then V-Ray.
Then Corona.
Click through multiple windows, confirm options, wait sometimes restart.
Now imagine:
- An office with 10-20 computers
- A new workstation that needs to be prepared
- Updating 3Ds Max on every machine
- Or simply reinstalling Windows
Doing the same installation process again and again isn't difficult - it's just time-consuming.
That’s why I created a BAT script for automatic installation.
It installs 3Ds Max 2022+ and render engines in the correct order - silently, without unnecessary prompts, and without constant supervision.
One launch - and everything installs automatically.
Why Is This Script Useful?
In a Studio or Office
In larger teams, it’s important that:
- Software is installed the same way on every PC
- No one forgets a plugin
- A new workstation can be prepared quickly
- Updates are deployed cleanly
Installing from NAS or a Network Folder
This is especially useful in office environments.
You can:
- Store installers on a NAS
- Use a shared network folder
- Keep everything on a local company server
In the BAT file, you simply specify a path like:
That means:
- No need to copy installers to every machine
- All PCs install from a single central source
- Everyone uses the same version
- Updates are handled in one place
Replace the installer on the server - and all future installations use the new version automatically.
For studios with 10-30 workstations, this is extremely convenient.
For Home Use
Even if you work alone, this is helpful.
- Bought a new PC
- Reinstalled Windows
- Testing a new Max version
- Doing a clean system setup
Instead of going through the entire installation process again, you just run the BAT file and continue with your day.
If You Install Software Often
This tool is especially useful if you are:
- An IT administrator
- A visualization team lead
- Working with multiple Max versions
- Frequently setting up machines
When installation becomes a recurring task, automation stops being "nice to have" and becomes part of a professional workflow.
What Does My BAT File Do?
It:
- Installs 3Ds Max 2022+ silently
- Installs V-Ray 6 after Max finishes
- Installs Corona 11+
- Automatically generates the V-Ray configuration file
- Saves installation logs
- Runs without manual interaction
You start the file - and simply wait.
How to Set Up and Use the BAT File
Here is a simple step-by-step guide.
Step 1: Create BAT
Copy the code below and save it to the file Max_Studio_Setup.bat
Step 2: Create a folder
For example:
Place the file inside:
Step 3. Create Folder Structure
Inside your main folder, create:
Step 4. Add Installers
In the MAX folder
Place the extracted offline installer of 3Ds Max.
It must contain:
Note!
If you’re using NAS, simply point the BAT file to the network path instead of a local folder.
In the VRAY folder
Place the V-Ray 6 installer and rename it to:
In the CORONA folder
Place the Corona 11+ installer and rename it to:
Note!
If Corona requires the Unpack method, the script supports that as well.
Step 5. Set the 3Ds Max Version
Open the BAT file in Notepad and find:
Change it to your version:
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
- 2026
- ...
Save the file.
Step 6. Run the Script
Very important:
Right-click → Run as Administrator
After that:
- 3Ds Max installs
- Then V-Ray
- Then Corona
- Logs are saved into the _logs folder
Everything runs automatically.
Real-World Use Cases
Preparing a New Workstation
Bought a new computer.
Copy the folder (or run from NAS).
Launch the script.
After some time - the workstation is ready.
Sample heading
A new 3Ds Max version is released.
- Replace installer in the shared folder
- Change the version number in the BAT
- Run on all machines
Everyone updates the same way
Centralized Deployment in an Office
All installers are stored on a NAS.
The BAT file is stored there too.
The administrator simply runs it on each machine.
No USB drives. No copying. No chaos.
Why This Is Actually Convenient
- Saves time
- Reduces human error
- Ensures consistent installations
- Works for both office and home setups
- Supports NAS/network-based installation
- Can become your studio deployment standard
It’s simply a practical tool that removes repetitive manual work.
Conclusion
I made this BAT file not for the sake of automation for the sake of automation.
But to stop doing the same thing manually every time.
Set it up once and then simply use it.
In the studio, this saves hours.
At home, it eliminates unnecessary steps.
And when working through a NAS, it turns into a convenient centralized deployment tool.
Sometimes the most useful solution is a small file that quietly does its job.
FAQ
1. What is this article about?
2. Who can benefit from automated installation?
3. Why automate the installation of 3ds Max?
4. Can 3ds Max be installed without user interaction?
5. What is Silent Installation?
6. Can V-Ray installation be automated?
7. Can Corona Renderer installation be automated?
8. Is this approach suitable for studios?
9. Can the same installation package be used on multiple computers?
10. What are the benefits of automated installation?
11. Do I need programming skills?
12. Can multiple applications be installed with a single command?
13. Is automated installation suitable for classrooms and training centers?
14. Can software updates be automated as well?
15. Does automated installation help reduce configuration mistakes?
16. Is this approach limited to 3ds Max?
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