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Should I get 12 13 14.... I'm trying to get one that will act just like GMAX but I'm having trouble with the material editor in 15.
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P3D v3 Which 3DS Max version??
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you have max2015, the export works fine with max2015, and you want to switch version$$$ because you can't work the material editor? If the problem is the slate material editor, you can toggle over to the more gmax like editor...just hold down the mouse while clicking on the material editor button, and you'll get the two options drop down.
There haven't been many changes in the material editor for years (I think slate was added in 2011).
I did have to study tutorials when I left Gmax for max, but it was worth it. No, you have the right max version...just google tutorials and learn max.
There haven't been many changes in the material editor for years (I think slate was added in 2011).
I did have to study tutorials when I left Gmax for max, but it was worth it. No, you have the right max version...just google tutorials and learn max.
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I have 2012 version but I got problems with it.
If I export the models, sometime I got error if I export a big model with lots of polygons. I need to shut it down and open it again.
Sometime my reference plane with satellite photo disappear, the plane just go to gray. No mater what I do, it stays the same. Need to shut down and reopen it.
Then I go back to Gmax. If my model is not complex, just only boxy buildings, I work on Gmax since it is more stable. Less resource requirement of Gmax.
But if the model is complex and need to make it in Max and use excellent Unwrap tool.
For model like aircraft, 3dsmax is a must.
If I export the models, sometime I got error if I export a big model with lots of polygons. I need to shut it down and open it again.
Sometime my reference plane with satellite photo disappear, the plane just go to gray. No mater what I do, it stays the same. Need to shut down and reopen it.
Then I go back to Gmax. If my model is not complex, just only boxy buildings, I work on Gmax since it is more stable. Less resource requirement of Gmax.
But if the model is complex and need to make it in Max and use excellent Unwrap tool.
For model like aircraft, 3dsmax is a must.
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Thank you for the input everyone. I have taken the time to read up on materials. 3DSMax is an amazing program I must say! I was going with some tutorials that they included but just to be sure, am I in the right direction in the case of FSX Material? Thanks.
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Your using the Slate Editor. Even I find it complicated.Thank you for the input everyone. I have taken the time to read up on materials. 3DSMax is an amazing program I must say! I was going with some tutorials that they included but just to be sure, am I in the right direction in the case of FSX Material? Thanks.
You should switch to the compact Material Editor as @bob5568 mentioned. Click help and search (material editor) for an explanation of how to toggle between the two.
And just to provide a full spectrum of input, I LOVE the Slate Editor. I find it intuitive. With the compact editor, the difference between a "material", and a "texture" was never obvious. I suspect that's one reason why it seems so strange when we transition from GMAX. Anyway, tons of tutorials on both. Enjoy!
as I was thinking about this, I was reminded of the difference between understanding the path in Windows for a file, and knowing that same path under DOS. With DOS, you could receive a fine directory of a folder, but the folders above and below the level you are on are pretty hidden. You can explore, and find stuff, but its not infront of you. When windows came out, you could see the entire map in Windows explorer. Made it much easier.
With compact editor, I often sought some control, only to need to rise up a layer in the organization stack. With Slate, its all in front of me.
as I was thinking about this, I was reminded of the difference between understanding the path in Windows for a file, and knowing that same path under DOS. With DOS, you could receive a fine directory of a folder, but the folders above and below the level you are on are pretty hidden. You can explore, and find stuff, but its not infront of you. When windows came out, you could see the entire map in Windows explorer. Made it much easier.
With compact editor, I often sought some control, only to need to rise up a layer in the organization stack. With Slate, its all in front of me.
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Interesting! That's what I use the Material Navigator for in both Max 2008 (Slate-free) and Gmax. Maybe some day...
