# Datasmith 3DS Max 2023 not showing in export options **URL:** \ **Category:** Pipeline & Plugins\ **Tags:** unreal-engine, question\ **Created:** [November 29, 2022, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/datasmith-3ds-max-2023-not-showing-in-export-options/718081 "2022-11-29T21:07:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DIALOG](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@DIALOG](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/DIALOG)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2022, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/datasmith-3ds-max-2023-not-showing-in-export-options/718081/1 "2022-11-29T21:07:40Z")
So I have installed the datasmith plugin for 3ds max 2023 and it says it has installed correctly. When I go into 3ds max to export, it is still not showing a datasmith option for export. ---
**Author:** ![UE\_FlavienP](https://d1ap1mz92jnks1.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.unrealengine.com/ue_flavienp/32/1194546_2.png) [@UE\_FlavienP](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/UE_FlavienP)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2022, 1:29pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/datasmith-3ds-max-2023-not-showing-in-export-options/718081/2 "2022-11-30T13:29:17Z")
Have you looked into the Datasmith ribbon? cf. answer from @Antoine_Guillo > [@Datasmith 5.1Preview For 3dsmax](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/datasmith-5-1preview-for-3dsmax/667058/2): > > Hi Mouton001 ! In 5.1 we unified the workflow in 3dsMax to match our other plugins. You should now have a ribbon/toolbar called “Datasmith”, with your export options instead of exporting through Max’s “Export” menu. Cheers, Antoine ---
**Author:** ![GianniAzzuro](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@GianniAzzuro](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/GianniAzzuro)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2023, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/datasmith-3ds-max-2023-not-showing-in-export-options/718081/3 "2023-04-18T18:48:01Z")
HI , i have the same problem and i’ve tried the ribbon in 3ds max , after export all that is exported is Maps not Geometry , no FBX file to import to UE 5.1 ---
**Author:** ![DIALOG](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@DIALOG](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/DIALOG)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2023, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/datasmith-3ds-max-2023-not-showing-in-export-options/718081/4 "2023-06-15T17:08:05Z")
Ribbon is there now. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Masterdesign\_3d](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@Masterdesign\_3d](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Masterdesign_3d)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2023, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/datasmith-3ds-max-2023-not-showing-in-export-options/718081/5 "2023-07-20T06:54:32Z")
thanks alot ---
**Author:** ![PresumptivePanda](https://d1ap1mz92jnks1.cloudfront.net/user_avatar/forums.unrealengine.com/presumptivepanda/32/1194593_2.png) [@PresumptivePanda](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/PresumptivePanda)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2023, 10:19pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/datasmith-3ds-max-2023-not-showing-in-export-options/718081/6 "2023-07-20T22:19:24Z")
Hi there @DIALOG, Hope you’re well and having a great week so far! This topic has been moved from **International** to **Pipeline & Plugins**. When posting, please review the categories to ensure your topic is posted in the most relevant space. Thanks and happy developing! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ranadias](https://d3kjluh73b9h9o.cloudfront.net/original/4X/2/8/5/28502927f1d97ba1051b3b47ccfe17233bf41ef0.png) [@ranadias](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/ranadias)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/datasmith-3ds-max-2023-not-showing-in-export-options/718081/7 "2023-08-25T16:05:22Z")
Thanks Flavien!