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move, rotate, or scale all the geometry that was just added to the scene. Each
linked file gets a unique helper object.
This setting is available only when modifying a preset on page 6812 .
Use Extrude Modifier to Represent Thickness When on, linked objects with
thickness receive an Extrude modifier to represent the thickness value. You
can then access the parameters of this modifier and change the height
segments, capping options, and height value.
When off, objects with thickness (and closed capped objects) are converted
directly to a mesh.
This setting is available only when
modifying a preset on page 6812 , and not
using the Derive option Layer, Blocks as Node Hierarchy.
Create One Scene Object for Each ADT Object AutoCAD Architecture
(formerly Architectural Desktop or ADT) objects are linked as a single object
instead of being separated into their constituent components. This means
that if you link an AutoCAD Architecture door object, the door is represented
as one object instead of three. Turning on this switch make linking faster and
the scene size is smaller.
This setting is available only when
modifying a preset on page 6812 .
NOTE This switch presents several modeling concerns that you need to be aware
of.
■ Material assignments from AutoCAD Architecture are not translated during
the file link process.
■ If you want to assign materials to these objects, use Multi/Sub-Object
materials.
■ Depending on the Texture Mapping option you choose, UVW coordinates
are translated correctly.
Use Scene Material Definitions When on, 3ds Max checks the current scene
for any currently used materials with the exact same name as a material name
in the linked DWG file. If a match is found, File Link does not translate the
drawing’s material, but instead uses the material defined in the scene.
When off, the File Link Manager always uses the material definitions contained
in the DWG file, and will overwrite scene materials with the same name,
regardless of which objects the material is applied to. All material definitions
stored in the DWG file are reloaded (even when using a selective reload). If
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