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DarkBasic Pro Guy
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Posted: 10th Dec 2005 11:22
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what are .max files and how can I load them in DarkBasicPro?

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BenDstraw
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Posted: 10th Dec 2005 11:36
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.max files are 3ds max internal files and only work in 3ds max or gmax. if you want to import them into darkbasic, load the .max file in 3ds max and export it as the right format.

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Darkbasic MADPSP
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Posted: 10th Dec 2005 15:00 Edited at: 10th Dec 2005 15:08
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@Ben

I just tryed it and got improper file format on gmax

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Joh
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Posted: 10th Dec 2005 18:25
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Gmax does not open .max files. It uses its own .gmax files. Exports are via a plugin/kit for particular game formats. These kits are provided by the game developers and are included with the game or as a download. ie. Quake3Arena, MSFlight Simulator, DungeonSeige.
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Posted: 10th Dec 2005 18:54 Edited at: 10th Dec 2005 18:55
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get yourself down to http://www.maxplugins.de


edit: fixed hyperlink... this is the worst designed forum i've ever used.

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Posted: 10th Dec 2005 20:43
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3D Studio Max. .max...... not Gmax. You will need to have a copy of 3DS Max in order to open these files. You then use a plugin in 3DS Max to export them into .X (Direct X) Format.


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BenDstraw
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Posted: 10th Dec 2005 22:09
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sorry i was mistaken but the rest of my answer still stands.

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DarkBasic Pro Guy
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Posted: 13th Dec 2005 19:56 Edited at: 13th Dec 2005 20:01
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I will try the search engines on "3D Studio Max". will come back if not found

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is it www.3dmax.com?

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DarkBasic Pro Guy
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Posted: 13th Dec 2005 20:40 Edited at: 13th Dec 2005 21:20
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I have searched the net for 3ds to x converter, found a forum (gamedev) that suggested searching Accutrans3D.

Hey!, at least that doesn't cost $500

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now do I need

DirectX(ASCII)(*.x) or
DirectX(Binary)(*.x) ?

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Joh
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Posted: 14th Dec 2005 04:24
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".max" files are used by only 3D Studio Max, usualy called 3DSMax.
www.autodesk.com/3dsmax

".3ds" is another format, used by 3DSMax from back before Windows.

There are no .max to .x convertors without using 3dsmax.

as for .3ds to .x convertor, some really nice bloke has released a free convertor - check fpsc models and media forum, its stickied at the top.
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IanG
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Posted: 14th Dec 2005 17:35
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Quote: "".3ds" is another format, used by 3DSMax from back before Windows"

back when it was called 3d studio - despite this 3ds is still being used, it's a very common format

Quote: "There are no .max to .x convertors without using 3dsmax"

before you think about deep exploration - it can convert max files into dx, and pratically any other file format but requires you to have a full registered copy of max iirc - it uses it in a slave type mode to access all the objects etc.


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Posted: 14th Dec 2005 20:48
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and 3d studio max is like how much now?

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Where's gamedev's forum?

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Posted: 14th Dec 2005 23:36
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