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All of these situations can be quickly fixed by using the following steps.
1 Start 3ds Max.
2 From the main menu, choose Customize > Revert To Startup Layout.
You're warned that all UI settings you've made during the current session
of 3ds Max will be reset.
3 Click Yes.
The original user interface is restored.
Missing Transform Gizmos
Whenever you move, rotate or scale an object, the standard, red axis tripod
is replaced by a special purpose transform gizmo. It's possible to lose the
transform gizmo, but it's easy to get it back. If you find you've lost your
transform gizmo, try these steps.
1 Start 3ds Max.
2 Press the X key.
This is the keyboard shortcut that toggles the transform gizmo on and
off.
3 Press the = key.
This keyboard shortcut increases the size of the transform gizmo. The –
key reduces the size.
4 Open the Customize > Preferences > Gizmos panel, and match your
setting to the default settings shown in the following image.
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