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Working with MAX Files from Autodesk VIZ
Although they share the same file type, 3ds Max files and Autodesk VIZ files
are quite a bit different. This topic describes some of the differences, and
recommends ways to obtain the desired results from your files.
See also:
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Working with Drawing Files on page 6774
Defaults
3ds Max ships with several market-specific defaults sets. If you are working
on design visualization types of files, you should load the DesignVIZ default
settings. For more information on how to do this, see
Market-Specific Defaults
on page 7486 .
Objects
AEC objects (walls, doors, windows, etc.) in an Autodesk VIZ file retain all
their original properties as AEC objects when opened in 3ds Max. Autodesk
VIZ models can also contain File Link created objects that appear as VIZBlocks
or Linked Geometry.
File Linked VIZBlocks in 3ds Max
A VIZBlock is a compound object similar to a nested AutoCAD or Architectural
Desktop block. If a drawing containing nested blocks is file linked to Autodesk
VIZ, the block objects display in the Modify panel as VIZBlocks.
3ds Max recognizes VIZBlocks when you open a MAX file created in Autodesk
VIZ. You can access the sub-object hierarchy, rename sub-object components
and even extract sub-objects of the VIZBlock. You are also allowed to add
modifiers on top of the sub-objects. You cannot attach objects to a VIZBlock
as you could in Autodesk VIZ.
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