2012
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Autodesk 3ds Max 2012 Installation Overview and FAQ
- Overview
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What if I have lost my serial number or product key?
- Why do I need to activate a product after installation?
- How does a trial license work in a product suite or bundle?
- How do I switch my license from stand-alone to network or network to stand-alone?
- Where can I find product license information after installation?
- After installation, how can I change product configuration, repair, or uninstall the product?
- Installation Information Specific to Autodesk 3ds Max
- Index
Installation Information
Specific to Autodesk
3ds Max
Certain items are unique to the Autodesk
®
3ds Max
®
/ Autodesk
®
3ds Max
®
Design
install process (in contrast with other Autodesk products). In this chapter learn about
the process for switching to the local version of the help and the sub-components
and tools and utilities that ship with 3ds Max (also includes 3ds Max Design unless
otherwise noted). Also learn how to install the 32-bit version of 3ds Max on a 64-bit
machine.
Switch from Online (Default) to Local Help
By default the Help in 3ds Max is internet-based. If you do not have a dedicated
internet connection, you can download a local version of your help. To override
the default behavior you then need to change the corresponding preference.
1 Download and run the Help installer from
www.autodesk.com/3dsmax-helpdownload-enu.
2 Once installed, in 3ds Max / 3ds Max Design go to Customize > Preferences
> Help Tab and select Local Computer / Network.
NOTE If you are using the default path this is all you need to do. Change the path
if you have not used the default location. To revert to the default location (which
matches the Help installer's default), click Reset. You an switch back to the online
version of the Help at any time, which is the most up-to-date version of the Help
available.
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