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), Windows® Vista (32/64-bit), as well as Windows® 7 (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.
Note The
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. For instruction on how to delete the plug-in, see
Removing the FBX Plug-in.
