How to open *.max files?

Rich O Brien · 17 Oct 2011, 21:47

Just a moment...

(www.cnczone.com)

Rich O Brien · 17 Oct 2011, 22:04

I should add that this app is post 2000 so it's a tad old. But very good even if it doesn't work for you here

jarynzlesa · 17 Oct 2011, 23:12

thx for replies,

it is not important right now, but someday it could be.
I just downloaded some cloth model (here http://cgworkshop.org/forum2/showthread.php?363-Cgw-gear ) and I just wanted to try it. it's ok. thx for reply.

Krisidious · 18 Oct 2011, 00:06

I'm fairly certain Max has a trial... install, open, export as .3ds although they may now in the newest installations of Max have SU support, it seemed I remember a express tool for SU being in their online client support pack.

you may also export as .obj

you might also try Milkshape

http://chumbalum.swissquake.ch/

or Gmax

turbosquid.com

(www.turbosquid.com)

numbthumb · 18 Oct 2011, 08:59

As was said, download the trial.

@ krisidious: why would he need Milkshape or Gmax? Neither of them can read .max files AFAIK

Krisidious · 18 Oct 2011, 09:41

I was under the impression both of them open 3Dmax files.

numbthumb · 18 Oct 2011, 09:59

They can, but only Autodesk .3ds files
And Gmax can´t even do that without the importer script. It´s pretty much a "dead end" app.

Rich O Brien · 18 Oct 2011, 10:06

301 Moved Permanently

(www.mootools.com)

Even though OP is no longer is need of it. I had the trial of this way back. Not a bad tool but to much file association with it. The Polycruncher in this is awesome

numbthumb · 18 Oct 2011, 14:25

Does that polygon cruncher exist as a standalone app?

Rich O Brien · 18 Oct 2011, 14:50

@unknownuser said:

Polygon Cruncher is a plugin for :
Polygon Cruncher interface

3D Photo Browser
Polygon Cruncher is included in 3D Photo Browser package.
Lightwave Modeler / Inspire 3D
32 and 64 bits : V6.x, V7.x, V8.x, V9.x and more
3DS Max / Autodesk VIZ
32 bits : V6.x, V7.x, V8.x
32 and 64 bits : V9.x, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011.

No, when you register for the trial they give you a 35% discount if you purchase within 24hrs. Then 20% if you purchase within the following 24hrs. It does very good crunching but like all poly-reducers it can cause quite a mess if you go overboard.

The strange thing with Polycruncher is that when you launch 3D PhotoBrowser and select the model you want to crunch it then launches a second application for the crunching. Makes you wonder why not just make it standalone?