What is the difference between 3dmax and character studio ?
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3d max is acomplete graphic tool set for animation, modelling, designing etc.where as character studio is embeded(some times) with 3dmax.its a character gererator tool(mostly human like 2 legged objects.
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the units in the AutoCAD file and the 3dsMax file should be the same , in 3dsMAX open customize->units setup then chose"system units setup", be sure it's the same units used in the AutoCAD file,\nand also in the "Import file dialouge"in max,  mark the "rescale" button and chose the incoming drawing units\nanother thing to be considered affecting the accuracy of the import process is " how far is the drawing far from the Autocad file's origin, if it's so far, consider moving ALL the objects around the origin , so the origin will be in the center of the Objects, refer to Max's help file, autocad import section............
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I don't know for specific .. but here is a link for a 3d max tutorials ..they are helpful\nhttp://3dlinks.com/links.cfm?categoryid=13&subcategoryid=105
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just use 3d max 8...since u already to how to use all function in 3d max.\n\nI personally used 3d max 7.5, solid work, and maya 7...still learning!!
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3d laptops such as in Dell website are probably made using 3d studio max, maya, autocad, or simply just using Flash.  It depends upon how you play the softwares being used. The apartments such hotels which the website provides a 360 degree view of its rooms is using the Arcsoft Panorama Maker http://www.arcsoft.com/products/  and there's a lot more programs out there which can also do the same.
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This is a good site for the tutorials you're looking for.\nhttp://www.tutorialized.com/tutorials/3DS-MAX/1
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Yes but it won't be of very good quality, if you want to do animation you should use a program designed for it.  In college we used 3D studio MAX, but that was a few years ago.
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Well, you can download and after wards apply a crack or something:d....it's called 3DSMax and it's very good! Go to www.phazeddl.com and search. Trust me, if you want a good program, it will NEVER be free of charge;)
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Blender 3d.\n\nA bit harder to use than 3ds max, but completely free!\n\nhttp://blender.org/cms/Home.2.0.html
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Not for at least one more version of each package.  At first they're just planning to make each program more friendly to the other's file formats.  That's what they said in their press release.\n\nHowever, in my opinion they can't go on for long with two programs that have so much overlap in functionality.  Unless they intentionally cripple or limit one or both they're wasting money having two redundant R&D paths.\n\nWhich brings me to my last point - Maya will likely benefit most in the coming version(s) from the much larger budget for their development than they had with Alias as it's own tiny company (compared to Discreet/Autodesk)
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DarkBASIC - The Ultimate 3D Games Creator?\nhttp://darkbasic.thegamecreators.com/\n\nhttp://www.matedit.com/novice1.htm\nhttp://www.robsite.de/tutorials.php?tut=darkbasic\nhttp://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/DarkBASIC_Programming\n\n\nhttp://darkbasic.thegamecreators.com/?f=tutorials
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i've been using autodesk's 3Dstudio Max for almost 5 years now and i've been more than satisfied with my models and the ease of doing them. I had my own zero ( from megaman ) model. but none else from the series. \n\nfrom modelling, rendering, rigging to animation and production. you've got all of that in one smooth package. and better yet if you get the version 8 ( which i am currently using ). that's hell cool. you'll be making garments/ clothing and hair in no time at all.
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Hi there,\n\nPlanet People 1 @ $199 P1-human characters with animation setup.  Character studio /3ds Max.\n\nIf you got the software then go to the help menue or otherwise get yourself the following:\n\nPoser 6 (Graphics Series) $31.47 by Denise Tyler and Audre Vysniauskas - OR\n\nPoser 6 Revealed: The Offical Guide: By Kelly L. Murdock - OR\n\nfemme Digitale: Perfecting the female  @ $18.87 by Micheal Burns and last but not least Shade 7 Designer LE @ $28.05 - Model, animate, Render... by Shade Masters \n\nTo better your workflow or image creation PHOTOSHOP works for some parts of your creations.  There is a lot of books available on all related questions OR visit Amazon.com for more information to your question.\n\nGood luck
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Having worked in the gaming industry for so many years, your question proposes a paradox:  you can't have 'easy' and do what you want to do.  Blender3D and Gimp are all that can be offered to suit your request but you'll have to either learn them on your own with the vast online documentation, buy some books to help, or take classes.  There's no easy road such as you've asked for.
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there's no good and bad in 3d software.\nthere are 6 high-end software though.. it doesnt matter which one you pick!\n(Maya, Max, Lightwave, Houdini, Softimage, Cinema 4d)\n\nall of them can be wonderful if you know how to use them.. if they are so difficult or expensive for you.. there are other choices like:\n"blender", "hash animation master", "anim8or", etc\n\nit's good to know, the most used software in visual effects industry is Maya. the usual software in game industry is Max. the usual software for particles and effects is Houdini. but it doesnt make them any better from eachother.
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There is a program called BLENDER, which is totally free as it is open source....it is top quality and has received plenty of awards...I use it myself...have a try...go to http://www.blender3d.org/cms/Home.2.0.html\n\n\nPLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE GOT THE MANUAL NOW...I NEED TO REMOVE IT FROM MY WEBSPACE....PLEASE LET ME KNOW....
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I woudn't say that either program is easier or harder than the other. They both offer different things. AutoCAD is more for making Construction Documents with high levels of precision. 3DSMax is more for renderings and design.