thinkingParticles Release 7.4
ME‑L: A Quantum Leap in Procedural Control
thinkingParticles 7.4 delivers our most ambitious update yet —now fully optimized for the latest 3ds Max— and supercharges your VFX toolkit with 160+ new ME‑L functions.We’ve elevated ME‑L from a math expression engine into an artist‑centric scripting powerhouse, granting programmatic access to every mesh component (vertices, faces, normals, elements) and advanced operations like edge subdivision, dynamic remeshing, custom markers, and more. Unlock effects previously impossible in standard 3ds Max, all with an intuitive syntax designed for creators, not coders.
Key Highlights
3ds Max 2026 SupportOur 7.4 build is recompiled and certified for the brand‑new 3ds Max 2026—so you can upgrade your pipeline without missing a beat.
160+ New ME‑L Functions
We’ve exploded the Math Expression Language into a full scripting powerhouse. Access and modify every mesh component—vertices, faces, normals, elements—and perform advanced operations like edge subdivision, dynamic remeshing, and more.
Artist‑Friendly Syntax
Deep scripting, zero intimidation. ME‑L remains intuitive, so artists can focus on creativity instead of syntax.
ME-L - The Future is Now
ME-L 7.4 continues to redefine the VFX landscape, now more robust and dynamic than ever in our latest thinkingParticles 7.4 release.
New Feature: SimpleDeform → Advanced Pose Matching
The SimpleDeform node now includes Pose Matching controls, so particle meshes can maintain—or revert to—their original pose even after extreme deformation. Ideal for character rigs, morph targets, and dynamic shape‑retention effects.
New Feature: MPM‑Sand “Wakeup on Moisture”
Introducing Wakeup Sel, a moisture‑based activation threshold for sand particles. Define exactly when grains “wake up” from a sleeping state as they absorb moisture—perfect for realistic damp‑to‑dry granular simulations.
New Feature: SplineForce Node
Use any spline as a dynamic force field or attractor. SplineForce creates a virtual force along the curve’s length; particles within its radius are drawn and guided along the path, enabling stylized trails, flows, and guided motion effects.
Compatibility
- 3ds Max 2026
- 2025
- 2024
thinkingParticles 7.4 New Feature: Explosion System
thinkingParticles 7.4 New Feature: SPH 7.3 Solver
thinkingParticles 7.4 New Feature: ME-L Markers
thinkingParticles 7.3 New Feature: Fire Table Simulation
thinkingParticles 7.3 New Feature: Snow Accumulation
thinkingParticles 7.3 New Feature: Flocking Simulation
thinkingParticles 7.3 New Feature: Chladni Resonance Plate
thinkingParticles 7.3 New Feature: Speedup 2600%
thinkingParticles 7.3 New Feature: MPM Fluid
thinkingParticles 7.2: Released
thinkingParticles 7.2: High Speed - Full Power
thinkingParticles 7.2 delivers on Stability and Speed. ME-L scripting offers fully procedural fast and efficient OpenVDB volume data creation and manipulation. A massive parallel software architecture, unlocks the full potential of Your Multi-Core CPU.
Collection of tp 7.1 Features
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Collection of tp 7.0 Features
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Collection of tp 6.10 Features
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Collection of tP 6.9 Features
Collection of tP 6.8 Features
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Collection of tP 6.7 Features
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Collection of tP 6.6 Features
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Collection of tP 6.5 Features
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Collection of tP 6.4 Features
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Collection of tP 6.3 Features
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Collection of tP 6.2 Features
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Collection of tP 6.1 Features
If you want to know more about previous Subscription Drop feature videos; check out this playlist. This video represents the start of a playlist explaining previous features of thinkingParticles. You may click the playlist symbol in the upper left corner of the youtube video to get a full list of videos in this feature playlist. Playlists are offered as a way of enhancing your viewing experince.
Collection of tP 6.0 Features
If you want to know more about previous Subscription Drop feature videos; check out this playlist. This video represents the start of a playlist explaining previous features of thinkingParticles. You may click the playlist symbol in the upper left corner of the youtube video to get a full list of videos in this feature playlist. Playlists are offered as a way of enhancing your viewing experince.