ktate403 Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Hi, I am trying to find a way to open a max file made in 2013 into 2012. I have the trial 2013 but no plans to buy it. I am working a book, which deals in 2013 and all the support files are in 2013. Can I export to a different file format and then open that? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dollus Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 use FBX export. depending on what you use in 2013 to create the mesh, you may have to collapse it down to an editable poly mesh but I really haven't run into that myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktate403 Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 OK, thanks. I exported to .obj and it was fine. But, I will try it your way. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Schroeder Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Open the file in your copy of 2013. File -> Save As and at the bottom of the save dialog (Save As type) choose Max 2012. This saves you from having to export anything. You can save all the way back to 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktate403 Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Oh great! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dollus Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 >>Open the file in your copy of 2013. File -> Save As Ha! Yeah, that'll work too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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