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Reddman · 09-18-2003, 05:50 PM

I require some files I have (jpegs, tifs, etc.) to be used as guidelines for a project in 3ds max (standard procedures I know). I do not know how to import these images into max. How do I save them as a max file, ans import them so I can use them???? Any links, tuts, sites will be helpful thanks.

**Stryker** · 09-19-2003, 08:40 AM

If I have correctly understood, you need to open any picture (jpegs, tifs, etc.) and save it in max file? But I don't know possible it or not. Most probably is not.

Reddman · 09-19-2003, 12:53 PM

Stryker - I think im confused as to what I am asking.

What I need is called (i think) a "Reference image" a 2d image where I can model over top . I beleive that many users who model characaters, with nurbs, box modeling etc., use reference images as guidlines. This is what I need.

Examples:
http://www.geocities.com/nikoladrinc...ike/index.html

and

http://www.3dm-mc.com/tutorials/car/...hp?id=pic1.gif

See how they have a reference image in the viewports? Thats what I need.

Thanks.

**Stryker** · 09-19-2003, 01:33 PM

I understood. There are two ways:
For viewports: Run 3ds max -> Views -> Viewport Backgraund -> File and choose your image.

But this way is bad for modelling!

Better as is shown here

Put two boxes and Go to Rendering -> Material Editor and apply your image!

Good luck!

Reddman · 09-19-2003, 01:42 PM

Wow, that was a qucik reply,

Ill defintaly try those, thanks Stryker, YOU THA MAN!.

Reddman · 09-20-2003, 11:08 AM

Thankx alot Stryker, thanks for helping me out and creating the best 3D SITE EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Stryker** · 09-20-2003, 02:05 PM

You are welcome! Thanks!

09-18-2003, 05:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Reddman Registered User View My Portfolio Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 6	HELP PLEASE!!! 3ds File trasfer tutorial. I require some files I have (jpegs, tifs, etc.) to be used as guidelines for a project in 3ds max (standard procedures I know). I do not know how to import these images into max. How do I save them as a max file, ans import them so I can use them???? Any links, tuts, sites will be helpful thanks.

09-19-2003, 08:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Stryker 3DM Administrator View My Portfolio Join Date: May 2002 Age: 24 Posts: 3,392 Blog Entries: 30 Thanks: 64 Thanked 45 Times in 37 Posts Rep Power: 10	If I have correctly understood, you need to open any picture (jpegs, tifs, etc.) and save it in max file? But I don't know possible it or not. Most probably is not. __________________ 3DExport.com - 3D Models Store 2Textured.com - FREE High-Res Textures CGChosen.com - CG Chosen E-magazine

09-19-2003, 12:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Reddman Registered User View My Portfolio Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 6	Confused Stryker - I think im confused as to what I am asking. What I need is called (i think) a "Reference image" a 2d image where I can model over top . I beleive that many users who model characaters, with nurbs, box modeling etc., use reference images as guidlines. This is what I need. Examples: http://www.geocities.com/nikoladrinc...ike/index.html and http://www.3dm-mc.com/tutorials/car/...hp?id=pic1.gif See how they have a reference image in the viewports? Thats what I need. Thanks. Last edited by Reddman; 09-19-2003 at 01:00 PM.

09-19-2003, 01:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Stryker 3DM Administrator View My Portfolio Join Date: May 2002 Age: 24 Posts: 3,392 Blog Entries: 30 Thanks: 64 Thanked 45 Times in 37 Posts Rep Power: 10	I understood. There are two ways: For viewports: Run 3ds max -> Views -> Viewport Backgraund -> File and choose your image. But this way is bad for modelling! Better as is shown here Put two boxes and Go to Rendering -> Material Editor and apply your image! Good luck! __________________ 3DExport.com - 3D Models Store 2Textured.com - FREE High-Res Textures CGChosen.com - CG Chosen E-magazine

09-19-2003, 01:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Reddman Registered User View My Portfolio Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 6	THANKS Wow, that was a qucik reply, Ill defintaly try those, thanks Stryker, YOU THA MAN!.

09-20-2003, 11:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Reddman Registered User View My Portfolio Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 74 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 6	I GOT IT!!!!!!!! Thankx alot Stryker, thanks for helping me out and creating the best 3D SITE EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

09-20-2003, 02:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
Stryker 3DM Administrator View My Portfolio Join Date: May 2002 Age: 24 Posts: 3,392 Blog Entries: 30 Thanks: 64 Thanked 45 Times in 37 Posts Rep Power: 10	You are welcome! Thanks! __________________ 3DExport.com - 3D Models Store 2Textured.com - FREE High-Res Textures CGChosen.com - CG Chosen E-magazine

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