[Tutorial]Export models from 3dsmax to SU...

bagatelo

I would like to share here a technique to export models from 3dsmax Autodesk to google sketchup using 3ds files.

Please download the file: DetachElements.mcr in this site:
http://www.scriptspot.com/3ds-max/scripts/detach-elements

Then insert this file in the folder:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\3ds Max 2010\Scripts\Startup

I import the model to be exported into the Sketchup into the 3dsmax, I press on the keyboard Alt+NumPad2 and after this Alt+NumPad3. What do these shortcuts?

Alt + NumPad2 Separates groups in all elements of the model, using the script mentioned above.
Alt + NumPad3 Makes 'Reset Xform'.

After that it's only export to Google Sketchup, that objects do not come all messed up.

Surely you want to use the plugin CleanUP done by thomthom.

Thanks..

Rich O Brien

Thanks Alex. I added the [Tutorial] tag to the title if you don't mind?

Nice tutorial BTW

bagatelo

I forgot to say that the shortcut keys as assigned by me in 3dsmax.

sorbuato

Reset Xform actually has messed up my model is my detach not working properly?

enneka

@bagatelo said:

After that it's only export to Google Sketchup, that objects do not come all messed up.

Thanks..

Sorry, but a question, in wich format do you export model please ?

Thanks, best regards