Ky Lane Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Hey guys. Been supplied some Max files with Xrefs from another agency I need to tweak. Theyve supplied me a CD with a number of main MAX files, and a folder full of Xrefs. When I try open the max file, i get a dialog popup with hundreds of lines like this: The XRef object: "Layer:C1_Columns" can not be found within the file: "Z:\~2008\408035\03_Max\Xrefs\408035_Comm_1.max" The XRef object: "Layer:C1_InternalCore" can not be found within the file: "Z:\~2008\408035\03_Max\Xrefs\408035_Comm_1.max" The XRef object: "Layer:C1_ExternalWalls" can not be found within the file: "Z:\~2008\408035\03_Max\Xrefs\408035_Comm_1.max" Any hints? Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ky Lane Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 Can anyone offer any suggestions? Im stuck, and on a deadline (as usual) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hunt Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 OK let me take a stab, by the looks of the file object name, they were originally created in ACad or Revit. Imported or file linked into Max. That file then has been Xrefed into an other max file (problably to aid in additional modeling) However they either forgot to set the file to be "Overlay" so that any xrefed files will not follow that file when it in turn gets xrefed, or the max needs additional paths mapped to find the files. (sounds confusing I know) If you search through the CD can you find the missing files? If so try adding the path to your search paths in Max. You may be able to track down the missing files through the asset manager. It should list all files associated and their paths. Xrefs, if not managed properly can be a pain in the rear. JHV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M. Gruhn Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 At a loss myself. Are the paths you show paths you have or are they echoes of the remote site? Do you think you have all the files you are supposed to just not joined right or do you think you may actually be missing something? 3dsmax.ini has a section for [XReferenceDirs]. I wonder if it would help to list your project directory there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ky Lane Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 Thanks guys. They claim to have given me all the files, and theyre linked properly, seems its just not finding the content its expecting? Im really confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ky Lane Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 Cant work it out. Guess Ill have to turn the job down. Thanks anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Hunt Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 ask them to bind it for you, this is one of the reasons why I dint like working with other peoples models. jhv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ky Lane Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 ask them to bind it for you, this is one of the reasons why I dint like working with other peoples models. jhv Thanks Justin, did that. Think its all too hard given the headline. Hate working with others files! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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