[Source] 3D Skipper
[Level] Beginner
This tutorial will show you how to use the RayFire tool to destroy objects such as a drinking glass in 3ds Max and will also cover some basic animation, more advanced particle systems, using HDRI maps and a bunch of other stuff.
RayFire Tool gives you the ability to fragment, destroy, demolish, wreck, blow up, burst, detonate, explode and do other similar things within 3ds Max.