Autodesk 3d Studio Max 2008

[clovenlife]

Autodesk released a new version of 3dsmax which I'm subscribed to, I was wondering when the usual time frame which I might be able to use my space pilot with it so i can get rid of 9

Thanks for your time

[Bryan]

Dear clovenlife,

Our current 3dxSoftware 3.4.2 should be compatible with 3ds Max 2008.

Sincerely,
Bryan

[clovenlife]

Well it works just fine with 3dsmax 9 but won't work at all with 2008

I've reinstalled. redownloaded the drivers, so on and so forth and I get nothing. I'm running windows xp pro sp2 on a dell Precision M90

[Bryan]

Dear clovenlife,

Do you have both 3ds Max 9 and 3ds Max 2008 installed simultaneously?

If so you may attempt a 'repair".

From the Windows 'Start' Button open 'settings'/'control panel'/'add & remove programs'/select '3Dconnexion' listing.

Click on the 'Change' Button
Select 'Repair', 'Next', 'Finish'.

Sincerely,
Bryan

[clovenlife]

Yes I have both installed simultaneously. I did the repair and still no results

[Fred]

Try running a manual installation for the 3DXMax 2008

* Manual Installation
Copy the "3dxstd.dlu" file from "C:\Program Files\3Dconnexion\3Dconnexion Plug-in for 3ds max"
to the "stdplugs" sub-directory of 3dx max.
Copy "3DxStudio.chm" to the help sub-directory
If you are using 3ds max 5 and higher copy 3DxStudio.ms to the scripts\startup sub-directory.
That's all.

* Loading the plug-in

- First use of the plug-in:
i) In order to use the SpaceMouse/SpaceBall, you must make sure that the driver is running;
ii) Start 3ds max, the plug-in should now be loaded and a banner is displayed.


- Automatic load of the plug-in:
No action is required if 3DxStudio.ms is located in the scripts\startup directory

[clovenlife]

that worked, thanks

[Fred]

Your welcome.