FWT Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 Is there a free version of this not a trial. I've got all my designs sorted and im ready to model my plane. Please put a link here.:helpsmilie: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeniceri Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 free max??.. never heard of it :( [sIGPIC]http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa200/misikci/41-imza-1.jpg[/sIGPIC] "To infinity...and beyond!.." SIM-MOD Modeler TURK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWT Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 i mean like a test version like what fraps does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackEagle Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 You could try Gmax. http://www.turbosquid.com/GameTools It's sort of like 3ds Max lite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWT Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 Thanks a lot for that mate.:thumbup:Its just that i really dont want to spend around 300 pounds thats all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWT Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 i know im gonna sound a real noob saying this but...where do i start! i cant make sense of the tutorials i've looked at, to me its all giberish! help is greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeniceri Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 sorry to say.. but learning curve of any 3d software is too steep.. you will have to give too much time and effort .. for me..the whole graphic interface was started to have a tiny meaning after 2 months of nonstop working.. the best way is.. try to find the simplest tutorial you can find (best is max's own tutorials under help) and work your way up from there.. Its not something you can figure out in few hours, days or weeks if you are not smarter than einstein... [sIGPIC]http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa200/misikci/41-imza-1.jpg[/sIGPIC] "To infinity...and beyond!.." SIM-MOD Modeler TURK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperKungFu Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 also, type up any keywords such as 3d max tutorial on youtube and I'm sure you'll find some useful tips here and there. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWT Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 Thanks guys i'll try that buy the way is gmax harder or easier to use cos thats the one i've got today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeniceri Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 much easier [sIGPIC]http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa200/misikci/41-imza-1.jpg[/sIGPIC] "To infinity...and beyond!.." SIM-MOD Modeler TURK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWT Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 much easier Good!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fjordmonkey Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Can also mention that the main difference between 3D Studio MAX and GMAX is that GMAX does NOT include the rendering-engines from 3DS Max, since it's mainly for modeling/animation aimed at game-developers, and not image/movie-production. GMAX should, unless Autodesk has changed things, be a free-to-use product. There's a lot of places where you can find tutorials for MAX/GMAX, but as mentioned; be aware that the learning-curve is VERY steep for both. Here's a few links: The Stupid Idiots' Guide to starting with gMax GMAX Aircraft Tutorial Learning to create aircraft with GMAX Edit: Nevermind, according to the message on Autodesk's webpage, they've discontinued the GMAX-line after October 6, 2005 and are pushing for people to get the full 3DS MAX-suite. Regards Fjordmonkey Clustermunitions is just another way of saying that you don't like someone. I used to like people, then people ruined that for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperKungFu Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 also, one thing to keep in mind, if you do use GMAX, you won't be able to fully add your model into lock on because ED's plugins are for 3dmax only. I mean you can build the project, but can't export it to .lom. So in the end, you might have to give your project to someone else to finish up. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWT Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 Oh:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp0nge Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 You could send the file to somebody with 3dsmax and they could export Is breaking the laws of gravity illegal? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWT Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 Would it be ok to send to you itd be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeniceri Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 its not only the export problem.. the animations have to be done at max too :( [sIGPIC]http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa200/misikci/41-imza-1.jpg[/sIGPIC] "To infinity...and beyond!.." SIM-MOD Modeler TURK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWT Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 Dammit what else cant you do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp0nge Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Ofcourse you can send it to me :) I will PM you my email so you can store it or something ! Is breaking the laws of gravity illegal? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeniceri Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Dammit what else cant you do! lol :) oh man... sorry bro.. You can model..and thats it... [sIGPIC]http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa200/misikci/41-imza-1.jpg[/sIGPIC] "To infinity...and beyond!.." SIM-MOD Modeler TURK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allochtoon Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 i thought you cannot export from gmax to 3dsmax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
some1 Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Well, you can export mesh through .obj or .md3 (there are scripts for gmax that can do that), but they export only mesh + mapping. No animations, materials, objects identity, and hierarchy. Gmax has very limited export capabilities to other 3d programs, but is still widely used by people who build models for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Hardware: VPForce Rhino, FSSB R3 Ultra, Virpil T-50CM, Hotas Warthog, Winwing F15EX, Slaw Rudder, GVL224 Trio Throttle, Thrustmaster MFDs, Saitek Trim wheel, Trackir 5, Quest Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven434th Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Lynda.com 3dmax essentials by chad perkins(i think thats his last name?)has one of the best tutorials for beginners out there...you can essentially learn max to a functional state within a week,days even.Try it, I'm sure you'll be glad you did.:pilotfly: MODUALS OWNED AH-64D APACHE, Ka-50, UH-1H, Mi-8MTV2, Mi-24,Gazelle, FC3, A-10C, A-10CII, Mirage 2000C, F-14 TOMCAT, F/A-18C HORNET, F-16C VIPER, AV-8B/NA, F-15 E, F-4 Phantom, MiG-21Bis, L-39, F-5E, AJS 37 Viggen, MiG-19, F-86, MiG-15Bis, Spitfire IX, Bf-109K, Fw-190D, P-51D, CA, SYRIA, NEVADA, NORMANDY, PERSIAN GULF, MARIANA ISLANDS,SUPER CARRIER, WORLD WAR II ASSETS PACK, HAWK T1 SYSTEM SPECS AMD 7600X 4.7 Ghz CPU , MSI RX 6750 12 gig GPU ,32 gig ram on Win11 64bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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