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References

Commands on the References submenu manage data stored in other files, either in a container, as external references, or as a linked file.

  • File menu > References > References submenu

See the Container Explorer Inherit Container function for a description of the first command. The other commands on this submenu are described in the topics that follow.

Topics in this section
  • External References (XRefs)
    You can use two kinds of externally referenced files (XRefs): XRef Objects and XRef Scenes. Using these external references allows for a team approach to animation, where the modeling, materials, transform controllers, and animation can be handled in separate files by different artists. It can also make large files much easier to deal with through the use of proxy objects.
  • Asset Tracking
    The Asset Tracking feature provides direct access within 3ds Max to asset tracking systems (ATS), also known as providers. You use asset tracking systems to share files such as scene files and bitmaps used in materials with other members of your development team.
Parent topic: File-Handling Commands

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