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Linked Files Lists linked files. The File Link Manager displays an icon next
to the path name of each linked file. The icon reflects the status of the linked
file, as described below:
The linked file hasn't changed and there are no errors.
The linked file can't be found at the specified location.
The linked file has changed or another file has been selected by changing
the path or using the browser from this list. If you want to update your scene
with the changes in this file, you must reload on page 6791 your link.
You can change the path name by highlighting it and clicking again to enter
its location. This also displays a file browser button to the right of the file
name that you can use to locate a file. If the directory of a linked file is no
longer valid, then you must enter a new, valid path name.
Reload Refreshes the link between the file and the 3ds Max session. This
feature is useful when the file has been modified and you want to see the
changes reflected in your 3ds Max scene. If you turn on Show Reload Options,
the
File Link Settings dialog on page 6793 displays when you click this button.
Changes that have been made to the base file will be applied to the objects at
the bottom of the 3ds Max modifier stack. If you have 3ds Max materials
applied to walls in a floor plan in your scene, the same materials are applied
to the walls when you reload an updated version of the linked file.
To cancel the File Link operation press Esc. You can do this at any time during
the process.
Cancelling the File Link operation removes every object the process has linked
to the scene until the moment you press Esc.
NOTE This option is available only when the file is highlighted in the Linked Files
list.
Detach Removes an existing link to a file. Detach also removes all geometry
associated with or dependent on the link.
When you click this button, you receive a warning that you're about to remove
all objects associated with the linked file. You can either proceed or cancel
the operation.
NOTE This option is available only when the file is highlighted in the Linked Files
list.
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