Batzal Roof Designer For Max 2020 May 2026

Getting this plugin to work with 3ds Max 2020 requires a bit of archeology. The official Batzal website feels like it was designed in 2008, and the download links for the 2020 version are buried. However, once you find the correct .exe (version 1.2.3 for Max 2020), installation is straightforward. It integrates as a floating toolbar and a modifier. Important warning: It does not play well with Max 2021+ due to SDK changes, so if you are stubbornly holding onto Max 2020 (like many of us with legacy render farms), you are the target audience.

★★★½ (3.5/5 Stars) – Essential for specialists, frustrating for generalists. Batzal Roof Designer For Max 2020

The magic happens when you select a closed spline (your building footprint). You click "Generate," and within three seconds, you have a fully 3D, editable poly roof. The algorithm intelligently calculates valleys, hips, and ridge lines. For a standard 90-degree corner house, it is flawless. The "Auto-Roof" button is satisfying enough to make you want to high-five your monitor. Getting this plugin to work with 3ds Max