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Linked Geometry objects are also assigned a LinkTM controller. If the object
is converted to an Editable Mesh or Editable Spline, the LinkTM controller is
replaced with a PRS controller.
File Link Reloading
If you plan on working on an Autodesk VIZ scene in 3ds Max, you should
download the latest service pack for the product. The latest service pack
includes functionality that makes 3ds Max more compatible with Autodesk
VIZ.
Materials
In 3ds Max, the ambient on page 7710 and diffuse on page 7759 color channels
are locked for standard materials, however this is not the case in Autodesk
VIZ. As a result, MAX files from Autodesk VIZ may render differently in 3ds
Max.
To solve this issue, use the
Fix Ambient utility on page 6944 .
Missing Maps
Many times, when you open a MAX file from Autodesk VIZ , you will be
presented with a
Missing External Files dialog on page 6926 . To locate the
missing files, click Browse and then add the appropriate Autodesk VIZ
directories to the Configure External File Paths dialog on page 7526 .
VIZ Render (DRF) Files
DRF is the file format for VIZ Render, a rendering tool included with AutoCAD
Architecture. The DRF file type is similar to MAX files from previous versions
of Autodesk VIZ.
This file format is available only when you use the File menu > Open on page
6718 command. All DRF files must be saved as MAX files in 3ds Max. Likewise,
DRF files cannot be imported or merged into 3ds Max scenes.
NOTE You can open DRF files using drag-and-drop functionality.
Saving DRF Files
DRF files must be saved as MAX files in 3ds Max.
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