Converting 'Instance' into a non-Instance

[Michael Emo]

Probably a dumb questions, but how do you convert an instance of something into an original (ie...non-Instance), so I edit it without editing the original one? I know 'COPY' but I don't want to take the time to carefully place the object again so if there is a way to do this, can someone point me in the direction

 

Thanks!

[Nils Norgren]

With the object selected, in the modifier panel (second Main panel, on the right side) there is a small button under the modifier window (where you see the base object and any modifiers), this button will make an object a non-instance (a full fledged copy), the button has a sphere with two arrows under it and two spheres at each end of the arrows.

 

I don't have Max in front of me but if memory serves this is what you are looking for.

 

-Nils

[Michael Emo]

Thanks Nils! I see the little button now. It is called 'Make Unique' which oddly enough is appropriate, but I would have never thought to search for that term.

 

On the object I have selected, the option is greyed out so I can't click on it. It is a SPLINE with EXTRUDE and then UnWRAP UVW Modifiers applied. I tried removing the UnWRAP UVW but that didn't 'un-grey' the button for me. Any suggestions on how to get the button to be active?

 

Thanks again for your help!

[Michael Emo]

Nevermind! I figured it out. I was accidently selecting the wrong object which wasn't an 'instance'. Some days just aren't as good as others...haha

[own1221]

Is it possible to make an object that was made unique "un-unique" other than undo? i.e. make a selection and have all the objects experience the same modifications after making it un-unique?

[notamondayfan]

i think theres a script on scriptspot for making copies into instances.