What is the Ribbon?

The ribbon interface takes the form of a highly customizable, context-sensitive toolbar containing these tabs: Modeling, Freeform, Selection, Object Paint, and Populate. Each tab comprises a number of panels and tools whose availability can depend on the context.

SOURCE:

https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/3ds-max/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2017/ENU/3DSMax/files/GUID-F2C0C6D6-968E-40F1-9474-5A7FC44FBC06-htm.html

(This is from the default interface)

Modeling
Freeform
Selection
Object Paint
Populate

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Error Message: You Must Have Valid Objects Selected

When we get this error message, make sure "view" is selected in the render settings window. Also, make sure it is VRay and "Bucket" for type is selected. Forum Post: https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-forum/you-must-have-a-valid-object-selected/td-p/6242993

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