3DMax Crashes

[jedi_consulor]

When I try to export to an ALO file 3DMax reports and error and doesnt export the model to ALO.

 

I have only just started using this program so havent a clue with whats up. Its version 8 - I downloaded the Max plugin from the other topic I created that swfan posted but as this is a seperate problem I wanted to ask seperatly.

 

I have tried the Plugin that comes with the map editor and the one thats on eawfiles. Both dont work ?

[Bodin]

The one that comes with the MapEditor won't work whatever you do to it because it's for 3DsMax 6. As for the crash problem with Max8, I have no idea... pretty strange anyway.

[jedi_consulor]

I haven't a clue either. Just that when I try to export to ALO it causes an error and the program wants to close down. I can't get any of the Max ALO plugins to work. I was trying to export a model from the warlords pack. I guess I am buggered trying to use this app then.

[swgbex]

Use the "max 8 exporter" then extract the files from shaders.meg (they should be FXo's) then use those in 3ds max 8 rather than the standard shaders.. then export.. works fine exept for any Rskin shaders.. Those dont work.. but all the others do (so unless you do animation with a skeleton.. you'll be fine)

[jedi_consulor]

Yes I copied the 'Fx' 'FX0' and FXH types to the FX folder in 3D Max. I am finding some parts of your tutorial confusing though concerning creating engine glows. So I am trying to work that out right now too. I used the max 8 exporter and chose 'ALO' to export it as - that when I get an error and the program closes.

[Bodin]

I didn't know Max crashes when exporting to alo without .FXs.

[jedi_consulor]

actually I am thinking of giving up on it already ! - that tutorial by swgbex - doesnt seem to be compatible with Max 8 anyway - and I can't figure out the steps properly because of it.