Best way of getting 2011 Max file into 2009?

Playdo

I've got a .max 2009 file that I need to make alterations to in 2011. I then need to give it back as a .max 2009 file.

The file only consists of editable polys, UV mapping and a still camera. What's the best way to do this?

.FBX isn't backwards compatible, right? I was thinking of exporting as an .obj from 2011, but will this keep the UV mapping?

mortalhuman

I would say to use an OBJ and take note of the camera. Set the camera up again in the 2009 scene, and the OBJ supports your mesh requirements.

Playdo

That's what I was thinking. Open up the scene in 2009 + delete all objects except the camera. Then import the modified scene as an .obj from 2011. Thanks Mortal.

Ace-Angel

FBX or DAE...

Playdo

Ace: Can I export an .FBX or .DAE from 2011 and bring it into 2009 with everything in tact (camera etc.)? I didn't think .FBX was backwards compatible.

Ace-Angel

Download latest version for Max 2011 here: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/item?id=10775855&siteID=123112

Max 2009 here: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/item?siteID=123112&id=16126683

Export FBX from 2011 and import in 2009, FBX is just a file format, just like 3DS, OBJ and ASE, there is nothing special about it.

If you can get this script to work instead, I guess you can use this one: http://www.scriptspot.com/bobo/darkmoon/bff/

Playdo

I see. I wasn't sure what it preserved. Thanks for that.