Member nrowe Posted May 22, 2018 Member Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 For anyone interested I have made my own unofficial update. It fixes the problem of not recognising the new texture map names, I have also included a new 'VRayMtl - Linear Fresnel.MAT' for use with the 'VRay (IOR Workflow) GGX gamma 2.2' export from 3D Coat for using in 3DS Max in a linear colour space. Use the 'Users\[username]\Applinks\3D-Coat\Exchange' for exporting from Max and 3D-Coat. 3ds Max Applink v1.9b (Unofficial) - http://www.renderedpictures.co.uk/images/Docs/3ds Max Applink v1.9b.mzp Hope it helps someone else. Neil 3ds Max Applink v1.9b.mzp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member jfharper Posted May 23, 2018 Member Report Share Posted May 23, 2018 The input button would not work in 3ds max 2016. I fixed by locating the export.txt file in a different exchange folder and copying it to the chosen exchange folder (3ds max 2016) for my version of 3d coat and now the input button in max finds the obj export from ed coat. Hope this helps. for v1.8c 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Member RedYager Posted August 10, 2018 New Member Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 Hello, I'm using the Applink with 3ds Max 2016 and 3DC 4.8.15D, but the import button does not work. I have tried jfharpers suggestion above but still no joy. Does anyone know a fix for this? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reputable Contributor AbnRanger Posted August 11, 2018 Reputable Contributor Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 10 hours ago, RedYager said: Hello, I'm using the Applink with 3ds Max 2016 and 3DC 4.8.15D, but the import button does not work. I have tried jfharpers suggestion above but still no joy. Does anyone know a fix for this? Thanks It probably has to do with the TEMP directory. It's looking for the exported files in a different folder than the one you exported to. So, make sure to set your Temp in the Applink panel, before you export from 3DCoat. Also, when you export from 3DCoat, are you going to the FILE menu > EXPORT TO > 3ds Max 2016? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Member RedYager Posted August 11, 2018 New Member Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 4 hours ago, AbnRanger said: It probably has to do with the TEMP directory. It's looking for the exported files in a different folder than the one you exported to. So, make sure to set your Temp in the Applink panel, before you export from 3DCoat. Also, when you export from 3DCoat, are you going to the FILE menu > EXPORT TO > 3ds Max 2016? Hey AbnRanger, thanks for responding. The 'Export to 3ds Max' was the step I was not using, I didn't even notice it before, I was using 'export objects & textures'. Its working fine now, thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reputable Contributor AbnRanger Posted August 11, 2018 Reputable Contributor Report Share Posted August 11, 2018 I did a little more testing and it just seems really finicky. If I test using a default object like a sphere, from the splash screen > apply a Smart Material to it Export to 3ds Max 2019, it works just fine. But if I use a full character in a much larger scene, with many parts and uv maps, it appears that it imports because I see the importing process going through the various objects and maps, but nothing shows up in the viewport or outliner. So, it's just super fussy right now, and the developer of the applink isn't responding to my PM's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Talik Posted August 30, 2018 Member Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 Hi Gentlemen. I'm using max 2012 and Coat 4.8 Which Applink version should I use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolyHertz Posted August 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 About compatibility: All versions of the applink should work in Max 2012-2017 . Most of the testing was done in Max 2016, but it was also tested in Max 2012 and 2017 at various stages of development.That said, version 4.8 of 3D-Coat and Max 2018+ are untested / not fully supported (They hadn't been released when the last version of the applink was 2 years ago). On that note, for those that have been asking for updates; I've asked the guys at Pilgway about their thoughts on me resuming work on this applink, and am just waiting to hear back from them. They funded the last updates for it, so it's their decision what happens with it going forward. If they do approve me updating it, I think you'll really like some of the changes I have in store (Edited for clarity.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Talik Posted August 30, 2018 Member Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, PolyHertz said: All versions of the applink support Max 2012 That said, version 4.8 of 3D-Coat is not fully supported (its been 2 years since the last version of the applink was released). btw,, for those that have been asking; I actually would like to release a new version, but since this project was funded by Pilgway it's up to them when/if updates gets released. As I know Pilgway often add custom plugins in new versions as well Edited August 30, 2018 by Talik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Talik Posted August 31, 2018 Member Report Share Posted August 31, 2018 Applink! Applink! Applink!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Talik Posted September 2, 2018 Member Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 (edited) 3ds max 2012 coat 4.8 Applink doesn't work. In 3d Coat every 5 seconds a new window opens with import settings and 3d coat technicaly shuts down with these windows Edited September 2, 2018 by Talik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolyHertz Posted September 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Sounds like an auto switch issue of some sort, as they're the only export-related functions that run on a timer. Try turning off both 'auto switch' options in the Applink window. If you aren't able to do that, go to your windows documents folder > Applink_Max3DC > AppLink_3DC_settings.ini , then open the ini file and set "Auto Switch to 3DS Max" to false , and "Auto Switch to 3D-Coat" to false. Hopefully so long as you don't turn them back on in the applink window itself the issue won't occur any more. That is a very strange issue though and I haven't heard of anyone else having it before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Talik Posted September 5, 2018 Member Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 I try to find AppLink_3DC_settings.ini folder in documents to try second option. Option "auto switch" is turned off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolyHertz Posted September 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Hmmm. If it's not auto-switch that's causing it my next guess would be that 3D-Coat itself is having problems deleting the import.txt file and thus every few seconds its thinking a new one exists. The solution would probably be to run 3D-Coat as admin (right click on 3D-Coat icon > Run as Administrator ). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Talik Posted September 5, 2018 Member Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 22 minutes ago, PolyHertz said: Hmmm. If it's not auto-switch that's causing it my next guess would be that 3D-Coat itself is having problems deleting the import.txt file and thus every few seconds its thinking a new one exists. The solution would probably be to run 3D-Coat as admin (right click on 3D-Coat icon > Run as Administrator ). So simple? I try not to use script again cos only a reboot helps. Will try this option run as admin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Talik Posted September 5, 2018 Member Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 Tried just now. Still having this bug. Importing window appears every second using script. Max 2012 Coat 4.8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reputable Contributor AbnRanger Posted September 5, 2018 Reputable Contributor Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 2 hours ago, Talik said: Tried just now. Still having this bug. Importing window appears every second using script. Max 2012 Coat 4.8 The Applink was created for a newer version of 3ds Max. 3ds 2012 is over 7yrs old. A lot has changed in the app and I am not surprised there is a problem, to be honest. Most Max plugins have long since dropped support for versions that old. Not trying to be difficult. I'm just saying it's asking a lot for support for a version that was written 5-6 versions newer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Talik Posted September 5, 2018 Member Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 17 minutes ago, AbnRanger said: The Applink was created for a newer version of 3ds Max. 3ds 2012 is over 7yrs old. A lot has changed in the app and I am not surprised there is a problem, to be honest. Most Max plugins have long since dropped support for versions that old. Not trying to be difficult. I'm just saying it's asking a lot for support for a version that was written 5-6 versions newer. You know Applink is such a good solution to make materials. I would say that 3Dcoat makes materials not Max. And to be honest I'm in love with this relationship. So Applink is absolutely God blessed plugin for all humanity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolyHertz Posted September 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2018 Hey guys just a heads up; Thanks to Pilgways support I will be releasing an update to the applink sometime soon. It will give the applink support for Max 2018-2019 and 3D-Coat 4.8 , as well as add some new material related features and a revised user interface. I'll be looking over all the issues users have reported in this thread as well as via pm or email and doing what I can to address them. Also, if anyone has material presets they'd like to see implemented in the default configuration let me know and I'll see what I can do 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Talik Posted September 7, 2018 Member Report Share Posted September 7, 2018 Yey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advanced Member puntoit Posted September 9, 2018 Advanced Member Report Share Posted September 9, 2018 Hi PolyHertz, if you do more changes on your update and need further German translations, let me know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Talik Posted September 11, 2018 Member Report Share Posted September 11, 2018 Russian too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolyHertz Posted October 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 EDIT: All version 2.0 links removed due to several notable bugs. Check the first post for version 2.1 link and release notes instead. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reputable Contributor AbnRanger Posted October 25, 2018 Reputable Contributor Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 Thanks for all the hard work done on this. I'm looking forward to using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolyHertz Posted October 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2018 EDIT: All version 2.0 links removed due to several notable bugs. Check the first post for version 2.1 link and release notes instead. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolyHertz Posted November 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 Version 2.1 released! Release notes can be seen in first post. I've removed the links for version 2.0 because of bugs, and it is highly encouraged for anyone using it to download 2.1 instead. Download v2.1 here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advanced Member druh0o Posted November 21, 2018 Advanced Member Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 (edited) On 10/26/2018 at 3:44 PM, PolyHertz said: Check the first post for version 2.1 link and release notes instead. Installation: 1. Open the zip file and copy all the contents somewhere on your PC (like your desktop) But where is the link for the zip file? Also, there is only old version on the main download page. https://3dcoat.com/download/applinks/ Edited November 21, 2018 by druh0o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolyHertz Posted November 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 11 hours ago, druh0o said: But where is the link for the zip file? Also, there is only old version on the main download page. https://3dcoat.com/download/applinks/ Whoops! Seems I only uploaded the mcr file, sorry about that! Updated the link in the first post to the full zip file (or just click here ) As for the one on the main page, that will be getting updated soon (I might release one more version before that happens), along with new tutorial videos showing off how all the features work (thanks go to Don for those). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Talik Posted November 25, 2018 Member Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 (edited) I'm using 2012. Same bug as in early version. It imports ia mesh in 3D Coat every second Edited November 25, 2018 by Talik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolyHertz Posted November 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2018 14 hours ago, Talik said: I'm using 2012. Same bug as in early version. It imports ia mesh in 3D Coat every second Can you make a video showing what you're doing when this error occurs? The applink was re-written from scratch for version 2.0 , and I put some special attention into making sure it was Max 2012 compatible (though with various features disabled). So atp I need to see the issue happening before I'll be able to guess what could be the cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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