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■ Imported blocks are represented as groups.
Interface
Derive Objects By group
Layer Names each 3ds Max object based on the object layers specified in the
drawing file. The layer name is followed by a number for each object from
that layer. For example, an object on the layer BASE becomes BASE.01. If
Convert To Single Objects is turned on, objects on the same layer become a
single 3ds Max object.
Color Derives the name of each 3ds Max object based on the object's layer
color in the drawing. The AutoCAD color number is followed by a number
for each object using that layer color. For example, objects on a layer that is
set to the color red (Color number 001) become COLOR001.01. Colors assigned
by object are ignored in favor of colors assigned by layer. If Convert To Single
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