3dsmax7 OpenGL and DirectX

Rick Stirling

It's already been noted on a few occasions that max has problems withDirect X. I need to use DirectX to view my materials in real time, but I want openGL for speed.

I can load max, and switch the rendering mode, then restart it, but does anyone know if it is possible to have 2 config files? SO I can click an GL icon and load max in open GL mode, and have another icon DX that will open max in DX9 mode?

It would be handy I reckon.

Squid

this is pretty simple to set up. just copy yout 3ds max ini file, rename it then (in the ini file) change where it says "GFXType=OpenGL" to GFXType=Direct3D. save and then add "-i nameYouUsedForTheDXini.ini" to the target of your max shortcut and rename it "DX Max" or whatever makes ense to you

in my case it's "D:\3dsmax7\3dsmax.exe -i DX3dsmax.ini"

a simpler option would be to use the -vd switch for dx and the -vo switch for openGL but it won't let you choose which dx version.

thomasp

thanks for that tip, very helpful stuff. in case one used the -vd parameter, would max default to the newest or the oldest direct3d release installed - or choose one randomly?

Squid

It will probly default to the newest dx driver but to be honest, i couldn't say for sure as i never use the switch. i need seperate plugin paths and scripting/ui options so i just go with the ini file loading.

AluminumHaste

Install max in two different locations??

MoP

AluminiumHaste: I think the .ini shortcut option that Squid described is a much more effective solution here...

GoK

no way im instaling two copys infact im gona go the full hog and have a different instal for every viewport config too!!! then i dont have to click on that troublesome menu option.. my prayers have been answered