Scale Factor

 
 
 

Displays the conversion value or Scale Factor that the plug-in applies to the entire incoming scene.

The plug-in compares the units used in the host application with the units used in the file imported to determine the Scale Factor value. The plug-in then proposes a unit conversion that matches the system units in the host application. The displayed Scale Factor is the result of this calculation.

This option is always active, but if your file units match the system units, the plug-in does not need to apply a scale conversion. The plug-in applies no conversion. The displayed Scale Factor is 1.0 in this case. You can enhance import speed and performance when your units match, especially in Revit to 3ds Max workflows.

Note If you change the File Units Converted to option, you can modify the Scale Factor value applied to incoming data.

For information about incorrect or unwanted scaling issues, see Why is my scene scaled differently in 3ds Max?.