To manage or refine these results, users typically employ several built-in mechanisms:
The phrase typically refers to a specific view in the Autodesk Help documentation or internal command search where a filtered list of 46 items is returned for a particular query . In professional 3D workflows, "46" is not a version number (the current version is 3ds Max 2026), but rather a count of matching assets, commands, or help articles. Understanding "Search (46)" Contexts Search results for 3ds max (46)
Used to filter 3D objects in a complex scene. Users can use the asterisk symbol ( * ) as a wildcard to find objects with specific naming conventions (e.g., *25MM will find all parts with "25MM" in their name). To manage or refine these results, users typically
Finds commands and modifiers instantly without navigating menus. It prioritizes "Starts With" matches before broader word matches. Users can use the asterisk symbol ( *