You can create a frame object modeling or painting frame / photo frame in 3ds max using Bevel Profile feature. Bevel Profile function to create 2D objects into 3D objects using 2D shape of other objects as a constituent.
Here's a guide.
Step 1
You create a Rectangle object with the following size
Figure 01. Parameter Object Rectangle
Step 2
Then create a Star is also an object with the following size
Figure 02. Parameter Object Star
Step 3The result becomes as shown below
Figure 03. Rectangle Shape Object and Star
Step 4
Next you select the Rectangle object, and open the Modifier List box (located in the Modify tab) and provide the Bevel Profile Modifier
Figure 04. Rectangle Shape Object and Star
Step 5
Then click the Pick button Star Profile and click the object in the Viewport
Figure 05. Pick Profile button
Step 6
The shape will be as shown below.
Figure 06. Object Shape After Giving Bevel Profile
Step 7
You Render the object.