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Intro

• 3d studio - now called 3ds max
• Autodesk bought it for better or worse - installs a lot of Autodesk when you install it so watch out
• currently costs 2057.58 Euros a year to use; a trial edition is available for evaluation
• will need an email account for it

Basics

• Basics (https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/3ds-max/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/2020/ENU/3DSMax-Basics/files/GUID-0F3E2822-9296-42E5-A572-B600884B07E3-htm.html)
• has 4 windows - I like changing the layout to perspective as the big window on top, and front, side, and top views below. Layout tool is in vertical toolbar bottom left
• Coordinate system is right-handed, z-pointing up, y pointing away from you, x pointing right

V-Ray

• Some models use different renderers like “V-ray” - these come with their own material library that are not standard materials
• V-ray is a separate install

V-Ray Material Converter

• Got a conversion program (Vray-material converter) for 30 dollars

Export

• Export menu under File menu brings up a dialog box after you select save
• Only exports textures associated with Standard Materials