Export an FBX file to use in 3ds Max Interactive

The simplest way to send assets to 3ds Max Interactive from other Autodesk applications is to use the DCC tool link plug-in. (Refer to Linking with 3ds Max Interactive.) However, you can also export assets using the standard FBX export in each application.

If you're exporting a file from Maya or Maya LT, note the following limitations:

To export your entire scene from Maya or Maya LT

  1. Select File > Export.
  2. Specify FBX as your file type.

To export your entire scene from 3ds Max

  1. Select File > Export > Export.
  2. Specify FBX as the file type.

To export elements of your scene in Maya or Maya LT

  1. Select the elements you want to export.
  2. Select File > Export Selected
  3. Specify FBX as the file type.

To export elements of your scene in 3ds Max

  1. Select the elements you want to export.
  2. Select File > Export > Export Selected.
  3. Specify FBX as the file type.

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