3ds max problem

Kenbro

I'm a maya user and just start learning max,I've got some problem can't figure it out.

1. When I finish modeling I apply reset xform to Freeze Transforms but it doesn't work ,the Transform xyz still remain the same before I apply reset xform,but it do work on rotate xyz

2. The "send to maya" doesn't work,I've tried  4 of option no matter which one click,it send nothing to maya.I use 2019 for max and maya,and the weird thing is I could send to max from maya,after that I can use send to maya from max...,now if I wanna use "send to maya" I have to use "send to max" first in maya.

I've searched bunch of solution still can't solve these problems.

rollin

Reset XForm is not what you expect. Maya is different (or max is different).
If you also want the position to be zero you have to set the pivot to zero (via edit pivot) But that might not be what you want.

musashidan

Alt+RMB brings up the animation quad menu. Here you will find the freeze transforms options. Max/Maya are very different in this regard. Max's transforms are all exposed and can be accessed through list controllers and stored in Xform nodifiers.

Send to Maya is just another one of those Adesk 'features' that doesn't work properly. This from Adesk support:

Thanks so much for the help logging this issue, and making sure others were aware of it. I have tested this on my end, and I can confirm that the "send to" feature doesn't seem to send anything currently.

 The pure fbx workflow is very similar to the "send to" workflow, so this workaround should be used until the development team can look into resolving it.

You can get it to work by manually by messing around and eventually the link is established, but really it is a pain, broken, and something I never touch.

Kenbro

Thanks for reply but I still can't get what I need,I think I've got misunderstanding with max?

I want export my model to unity may or any other software remain 0,0,0.I can easily do this in maya , but I just can't do it in max,there are always numbers in all axis,does that mean max don't have this feature?

Eric Chadwick

Simple solution:
Transform Type-in Dialog
https://help.autodesk.com/view/3DSMAX/2020/ENU/?guid=GUID-B287B821-8C01-41E3-8B5F-8173E765BF97

More in-depth solution:
https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-animation-and-rigging/in-rigging-how-to-freeze-transform-control-in-max-like-maya/m-p/4083510/highlight/true#M5030

These steps are commonly scripted to speed them up. You can find many free scripts here:
http://www.scriptspot.com/search/apachesolr_search/Zero

musashidan

Freezing transforms in Max is usually related to rigging so that's what I thought you were doing. Program terminology miscommunication.

It's also quite easy to create your own macroscript, so you could reset xform>pivot to base/centre>collapse>reset 0,0,0

here's an example of the maxscript: $.pos = [0,0,0]

Here's a tutorial from my YT channel on how to create macros.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCLAD_HZY9U

Kenbro

Well it did set the axis to 0 but it moves the model as well,I wanna set my model stay where it is and clear the transform to 0,is that possible? why max have to makes things  complicated

rollin

If your model's pivot is not at 0,0,0 then the position of the model is not at 0,0,0. If you feel internal relief to see three zeros then set the coordinate system to local

There is nothing more about it. It just tells you where the model is located. If the model is not positioned correctly after export then you might have to move the whole model to (0,0,0)

Maybe you should post some pictures - might be easier for us to figure out what you really want to do 
(poor maya people... (just kidding))

musashidan

If you just want to affect the pivot and not the object then go to the hierarchy tab of the command panel and enable 'affect pivot only'. Then zero out the pivot.

Kenbro

Thanks guys it works,why max just make this done with one click

Still love doing  my work in maya~

Swordslayer

Kenbro said:

Thanks guys it works,why max just make this done with one click

Still love doing  my work in maya~

$.pivot = [0,0,0]  -- select and drag this text to a toolbar in max and now you have a one-click button

Btw. the default shortcut for Affect Pivot is the Insert key.

poopipe

fwiw .. Maya's transform display is equivalent to setting Max's to "Parent" 

it's probably also worth mentioning that in max you don't need to freeze transforms every third click because it handles everything for you 

musashidan

poopipe said:

it's probably also worth mentioning that in max you don't need to freeze transforms every third click because it handles everything for you

Not just that, but all the time worrying about clearing this and that and treading on eggshells because at any second you can break Maya and crash it.