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Render Output File Dialog 9
automatically overwrite this file without being
prompted for the duration of the session.
To set up options for the r ender output f ile:
1.
Choose Rendering > Render and then in
the Render Output group of the Common
Parameters rollout, click Files.
TheRenderOutputFiledialogisdisplayed.
2. IntheFileNamefield,enterthenameforthe
file to be rendered.
3. NavigatetheSaveInfieldtochoosethe
directory where you want the rendered file to
be saved.
4. Choosethetypeoffileyouwanttorenderfrom
theSaveAsTypedrop-downlist,thenclick
Save.
A dialog is displayed that lets you set the
options for the file format you chose. Adjust
these settings (or leave them at their defaults),
and then click OK.
Note: You can also v iew the setup dialog by
clicking Setup, if this button is available.
Wa rn in g: Make sure the file name ex tension in the
FileNamefieldmatchesthefiletypeintheSaveAs
Type field. Changing the file type
does not update
the file name automatically. The file options dialog
depends on the type indicated by the file name,
not
thetypeindicatedbySaveAsType.
5.
IftheRenderOutputFiledialogisstillopen,
click Save.
Interfa ce
Histor y —Displays a list of the most recent
directories searched. Whenever an image is
selected, the path used is added to the top of the
history list as the most recently used path.
The history information is saved in the
3dsmax.ini
file.
Save In—Opens a navigation window to browse
other directories or drives.
Up One Level —Moves you up a level in the
directory structure.
Cr e at e N e w Fold e r—Lets you c reate a new
folder while in this dialog.
View menu—Provides several options for
how information is displayed in the list window:
• Thumbn ail s : Displays the contents of a
directory as thumbnails, without the details.
• Tiles: Displays the contents of a direc tor y as
large icons, without the details. If y ou widen
the dialog, these ti le across the w idth.