Bookmanager 2 is a great tool for automatic process of books placement. It is written in MAXScript for use in Autodesk 3ds Max software. It has a wide range of features and easy to use interface. Try free demo version and if you like it get the full version. Demo version has Seed option disabled and is limited to the number of books you can add.

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