[motopiku]

si ma dopo che l'ho importoto in studio?
non parte nessun render... cosa devo fare... salvarlo semplicemente.. e poi?

[breberka]

customize user paths -> give a pth to the external files ... where is your mxcl file located

[Xlars]

well guys(for those who don't know y 'mxcl' don't start), confirmed that u have to add the path under the Environment Variables, not inside max itself

MAXWELL_ROOT
C:\Program Files\Next Limit\Maxwell\

Path
C:\Program Files\Next Limit\Maxwell\mxcl

this seems to work AFTER i've added it in...but, when i open my previous beta version to continue rendering, it just render 'black' ....well do we have to RE-ASSIGN all over again? one thing, one of the files the render previews comes out black and white...strange? seems few things aren't working properly yet it seems...or just that we don't know how to set the settings?

I now tried changing the PATH environment variable (just had to add \mxcl to the PATH evironment variable under Windows > System > Environment ..). And it now renders .. but as you only black/white .. strange?

[Robur]

Hi, Got the plugin working now - thanks. Configured the paths but also added the missing default location OUTPUT folder to the Maxwell root. Great..... and now I am getting some lovely weird B&W images rendering - I guess we will learn why in the near future?

Update - the configure paths fix seems to only sort it for one push of the render button - after that its back to the same error

[Jun In Gi]

well, it don't seems to need put all part, maybe only plug-in then it's ok

EDIT
it seems to it's not good well, as above mensioned should re-enter path an each time.

is there anybody solve this ?

[Xlars]

Hi again,

Well, I put one in each:

Configure User Paths/

External Files & 3rd Party Plug-Ins

...however, when I exit and re-start Max, it forgets - I seem to have to re-enter the path each time Max is launched. Plus, this is Max 8. My bad, sorry!

I guess it's probably an environment variable that has to be set...

Thanks for the hints, but I still only render b/w images.. have added these paths inside 3ds max .. and added the environment variables mentioned also in this thread.

I can render from 3ds max (but still b/w strange images)
I can see a preview in Maxwell Studio
I can not render from inside Maxwell Studio (does not start)
I can not have a render preview inside Maxwell Studio (crash)

Anyone able to render to somthing that looks like it should ?

[Jun In Gi]

Right click on your "my computer" icon. This is easiest.
Next click "properties" on the pull down
Next click the "Advanced" tab
Next click the "environment variables" button

You will see in the top portion of the window the variables you need to change or confirm. They are the "PATH" and "MAXWELL_ROOT". Simply click on them (highlight) then select the "edit" button.

MAXWELL_ROOT
C:\Program Files\Next Limit\Maxwell\

PATH
C:\Program Files\Next Limit\Maxwell\;C:\Program Files\Next Limit\Maxwell\mxcl\

Hope this helps.

i found quote from Stephen,

[Nils2005]

Ok, people, let's forget about trying to render directly from 3ds max for now,
it's just doesnt work at this point. (unless you like black and white renders)

Looks like the materials you can apply from within 3ds max just dont work.

Now, the maxwell studio...:

- skydome and physical sky just dont work now.
- always add a object to act as emitter in 3ds max
- create and apply new materials in mxw studio
- emitter material: i used high W value: scale checked: 5000

and this is what I am able to do so far:



Impressive huh? LOL
I thought the whole point of the RC was to enable users to do more than
with the last beta version, but now one can actually do less...way less...

Oh well, babysteps...I guess...

[Nils2005]

hmm, did you create new materials ('basic') in the mxw material editor?

And then when you select and object and then drag and drop a material on it.
(not sure if applying through menu works, so I dragged it onto it)

[Nils2005]

How about we start a new thread 'Getting started with Maxwell RC - Tips' ?

Starting with a simple tutorial on creating a basic scene that actually renders,
so to avoid people having to figure out everything on their own and having
to deal with frustrations on a saturday morning or afternoon?

I'll try and write down my cube scene then as a startingpoint, from there on anyone who figures out something can add to it...

good idea?

[Nils2005]

k, I am working on a simple tutorial and I'll post the link to the thread here I think soon.

Am just thinking people should try not to post comments unless they are actually usefull. Ofcourse questions about it are always welcome.

This to keep it to the point for people to get started and preventing the thread
from having 20+ pages in no time

[Nils2005]

OK, here it is

http://www.maxwellrender.com/forum/view ... 0703#90703

Also it should be under the tutorial section from the main index.

I think I'll post a pdf version of it as well if you like. (after I made a fresh pot
of coffee that is)

Cheers

[Mark 3d Mark]

I get license file is invalid after I have put in the path what do I do?
I have the dat file where does it go?

Please help!

[deesee]

Hey all,

I can render from within max using mxcl. I just did a test of cube with a plane and an emitter and it worked fine. mxcl opened up and off it went.

However, I tried changing the cube material to "metal" material and mxcl opened and then froze.

[Nils2005]

deesee, pls show us your result, because all we get through 3ds max plugin is black and white renders.