Installing the 3ds Max FBX Plug-in

The 3ds Max FBX Plug-in is used by 3ds Max® to import, export, and convert files using the FBX file format. This chapter describes how to install the 3ds Max FBX Plug-in for Windows® XP (32/64-bit) and Windows® Vista (32/64-bit).

The 3ds Max FBX Plug-in comes with 3ds Max and is installed automatically. This procedure is included so you can upgrade your 3ds Max FBX Plug-in with later versions.

NoteThe 3ds Max FBX Plug-in that accompanies your version of 3ds Max may not be the most recent version. It is a good practice to check for updates, as each subsequent 3ds Max FBX Plug-in version has enhanced functionality, and is available free. See Web updates for instructions on how to verify that your plug-in version is the latest.

NoteThe 3ds Max FBX Plug-in runs only on the version of 3ds Max for which it is created. Verify that the 3ds Max FBX Plug-in you are installing is appropriate for your version of 3ds Max, and that you are using the latest plug-in version. Otherwise 3ds Max rejects it. See Downloading the 3ds Max FBX plug-in.

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