If you are a student and you want to use 3ds Max 2016 for your projects, you need to activate your software with a valid license. Depending on your situation, you may need an activation code or a request code to authenticate your software. Here are the steps to follow:
Note: Autodesk no longer supports manual offline authentication for 2021 products and later. This change doesn't apply to subscription network licenses or previous versions that you already activated offline. You can continue to use them as before.
For more information, see Autodesk Software Activation Code Individual Installation [^1^] or Solved: 3ds Max 2016 Activation code - Autodesk Community [^2^].
Once you have activated your 3ds Max 2016 software, you can start using it for your projects. 3ds Max is a powerful 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software that can help you create stunning visuals for games, movies, architecture, and more. Here are some of the features and tools that you can use in 3ds Max 2016:
For more information, see 3ds Max 2016 Help or 3ds Max 3D Modeling, Animation & Rendering Software.