Education and enterprise license server

Desipher License Server Install Instructions Please follow the instructions below to get up and running.

1.1 Download the Enterprise License Server and Workstation Installer from the SiNi website. You will need to create an account and log into your User Dashboard to download.

1.2 Install the license server on your networked server (accessible by all workstations). At the end of the installation, a pop up will appear asking you to run the programme. 1.3 Click yes. The programme will start. 1.4 Screengrab the UI or copy down the MAC ID.

1.5 Send information to SiNi

1.6 Once generated, we will send you the license file as an email attachment. 1.7 Open the License Server and click on Select License File. Navigate to the file and click on it. 1.8 The License Server will ask you to log in with your SiNi email and password.

2.1 Install the workstation installer onto each PC you wish to connect to the Desipher License Manager. 2.2 Open 3ds Max. To access the Desipher License Manager, either select from the top SiNi dropdown menu or from the SiNi Toolbar.

2.3 Enter the User Name and password (from the license). 2.4 Tick Auto Login and Auto Close. This will hide Desipher. 2.5 Under Server, select Use Server. 2.6 Select Enterprise License. 2.7 Enter the Desipher License Manager IP or DNS Address and Port.

Please note, as default the Port address is 47665. 2.8 Click on Login to SiNi Software.

3.0 To update to the latest workstation release, please log into your User Dashboard. Select from the Download page and install.

The plugins are accessed from three locations, the top menu dropdown (1), the SiNi Toolbar (2), and the Create rollout (3).



Our plugin products can be divided into two groups, Utility plugins and Object plugins.

IgNite is a collection of utility plugins used to enhance an artists workflow. These are located in the top menu and Toolbar.

IgNite (Springboard)- Daily tools, Workflow tools - Including Proxies, IgNite Configuration.

Forensic- Scene check and repair.

Sculpt- Poly tools including retopologize.

Scribe (UI)- Spline tools including CAD clean up.

Jumble- Random object selection and transforms.

Illumi- HDRI wizard.

Unite- Relinks missing file paths and archives projects.

SiNiScript- MAXScriptable functions.

Preflight- Prepare 3D scenes for export to 3rd party software such as Unity and Unreal Engine.

The Object plugins are designed for speed and ease of use. They are located in the Create rollout.

To use, select the plugin and click and drag in a viewport to create an Icon. The Object plugins include;

Disperse- Geometry and Object painting tool.

SiClone- Parametric Array and Sweep tool.

Scatter- Object and Light scattering tool.

ProxSi- Scene and Object file locking, with password protection.