Works great for me, no problems whatsoever. Many thanks for posting a pre-release version. Much appreciated.
For me happens the same problem. When I install Datasmith, 3ds Max crash without any warning.
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is new version out ?
at my start, max just crashes
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Have the same problem crash when 3dsmax start
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Found the solution to the problem Reddit - Dive into anything
Open the Registry Editor (Search for Registry Editor in the Window search)
Select the Edit > Find (Ctrl+F) and write down the name of the plugin: Unreal Datasmith Exporter for 3ds Max
Select the associated Registry Key folder on the left and delete it.
Search again for Unreal Datasmith Exporter for 3ds Max to ensure nothing else is found.
Then make sure to delete DatasmithMax202X.dle and Startup - UnrealStudio_Datasmith_Attributes_Holder_Modifier.ms in the following locations
C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 202X\Plugins - DatasmithMax202X.dle (File)
C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 202X\scripts\Startup - UnrealStudio_Datasmith_Attributes_Holder_Modifier.ms (File)
You can then try to install the plugin again.
If these steps did not help resolve the errors. Please report a bug and provide the log file when submitting the form - Refer to this article on how to get the log file:
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@UE_FlavienP I have the same problem - Clean install of 3ds max 2024 (Same problem for 3ds max 2023), Clean install datasmith 5.3 (Preview) from Datasmith Exporter Plugins - Unreal Engine - when I launch 3ds max 2024 (same problem for 3ds max 2023) with installed datasmith 5.3 PREVIEW, after launching when I see UI windows of 3ds max suddenly crash without any warnings. When I uninstall datasmith everyting work correctly⌠Need help.
Everything works fine when I use datasmith 5.2 with 3ds max 2023.
Log below
UnrealDatasmithExporter.log (7.2 KB)
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Hello everyone,
I also had the same problem, terrible, crash when opening max 2024 and 2023 with plugin version 5.3, and nothing to do.
I ended up finding a solution that works for me.
After doing various tests I edited the following script, DatasmithPostStartUp.ms
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C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins\UnrealDatasmithMax\UI
Go to the last line of the script, âDatasmith_OnLoad true UnrealEnginePathâ
Replace âtrueâ with âfalseâ
So it should work like this, âDatasmith_OnLoad false UnrealEnginePathâ
I didnât know what I was doing but it worked, I can export a .udatasmith from Max 2024.
Then , if nothing happens by clicking on export . Try to change your Max workspace, thatâs what I had to do, my 3ds Max default workspace looked corrupted.
The only other choice I did was to install unreal engine on disk C, because mine were installed on disk B, and at that time, even version 5.2 didnât work. But certainly the first stage is enough.
I hope that helps some.
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I did that, and finally 3ds max 2024 opens, but I canât use the direct link. When linking with max the datasmith file is created inside the unreal project but the static meshes cannot be imported.
Actually, I donât use direct link, just traditional export. But I just tested direct link and it doesnât work. This line in the script certainly has something to do with this function. But itâs this line who makes Max 2024 crash at the start .
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Great. Iâm stuck. Tried every method but it simply wonât install. Checked, double checked, triple checked. All files and regedit are clean.
Install.log (4.6 MB)
Thank you, this solves the issue and now I can open 3ds max without crashing.
Devs should take notes on this.
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hi
When will the datasmith 3ds max 2025 plugin be released?
Working on it ATM, no ETA yet.
I will have clearer view on it in couple of weeks,
Datasmith exporter supporting Max 2025 out.
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