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FBX Material Attribute Animation does not imported into 3DS Max

Jeff Arbogast

Issue:

FBX Material Attribute Animation does not imported into 3DS Max.

Causes:

This is a known issue.

Issue: MAXX-55307

Solution:

Import animated materials via FBX.

  • Edit (Using Notepad) the 3dsMax.ini file (Location: User\<User Name>\App Data\Local\Autodesk\3dsMax\2021 - 64bit\ENU\3dsMax.ini)
  • Change the key "StandardMtlFBXImport" to 1

Now 3DS Max will import your FBX file with a “Legacy Standard material” and your animated materials will now come into 3DS Max as before.

About the Author

Jeff Arbogast

Manufacturing Solution Center Team Lead<br><br>Jeff is responsible for manufacturing Technical Support for both internal staff and customers. In addition to the daily activities of the support center, he helps write for the National Support Center blog, and has written online classes for the IMAGINiT training on demand site.

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