Deleting objects in 3DS max..?

Ihazard · Jan 2011

Sorry if this sounds ridiculously basic, but I'm using bootcamp to run 3ds max 2011 on my macbook pro and there's no DEL key as it's a laptop keyboard, fn+backspace doesn't work, so I was wondering if anyone knew of a solution other than to keep running on-screen keyboard..? :poly127:

Thanks, Ihazard

r_fletch_r · Jan 2011

fn+Backspace

Ihazard · Jan 2011

'fn+backspace doesn't work'

r_fletch_r · Jan 2011

sorry i skimmed that one a bit quick. I using an MBP and max with that shortcut. you must have a configuration problem. does it work in other apps?

Ihazard · Jan 2011

With text holding fn+backspace means that it just deletes things backwards not forwards like delete does, so no it doesn't, it doesn't delete things in other apps either

sprunghunt · Jan 2011

my delete key broke on my last laptop. I just re-mapped delete to a quad menu. You can do that through your customise menu. The command is listed as "delete selected" in the "All Commands" category.

I think that setup is actually faster than using the delete key as you don't have to move your hand to the other side of the keyboard!

Ihazard · Jan 2011

That's a good idea, except now on the quad menu it just has 'delete selected' as greyed out and unclickable, argh.. I'll keep trying, thanks guys

McBradd · Jan 2011

I've had this problem before. This little registry hack was the answer:
http://www.randyrants.com/sharpkeys/

sprunghunt · Jan 2011

perna wrote: »

dude, just remap delete. It's one of the first things you should do even if you do have the DEL key.

edit: remap to a KEY, not to a quad menu (come on..)

Something to keep in mind is that my keyboard was broken** and not all the keys worked. I wasn't sure which keys would work so I used the quad menu - you definitely could use a key instead.

Not sure why the command is greyed out. There seems to be several delete commands - maybe try restricting the shortcut view to the edit menu? Try remapping "delete objects" instead.

**I spilt a drink onto my laptop

r_fletch_r · Jan 2011

perna wrote: »

edit: remap to a KEY, not to a quad menu (come on..)

how about a voice command.

WarrenM · Dec 2013

FFS ... Reviving this thread because Max sucks when it comes to this stuff.

What command is the DELETE key actually bound to? I'm trying to remap that key but it's doing it's very best to hide that information from me.

WarrenM · Dec 2013

Never mind, there it is : "Delete Objects"

Deleting objects in 3DS max..?

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