Datasmith for 3ds max Installed, Doesn't Show as Export Option

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Hey all. Trying to install Datasmith 5.1 exporter to 3ds max 2020 and 2022. Installation goes OK, but in the export dialog, Udatasmith format isn’t an option. Uninstalled and reinstalled Datasmith plugins, same result. Maybe:

  1. The uninstall doesn’t delete all of the files, and I need to delete files manually? Where?
  2. 3ds max isn’t looking at the right plugin folder?

Thanks.

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lol, they are quite tricksy with this one! You can only export Datasmith via buttons on the ribbon, like so:
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The benefit of doing it this way is not obvious to me, either. :face_with_raised_eyebrow:

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If I remember correctly, the “export file” API / hook / callback in 3ds Max is somewhat limited, and being able to run the export from a full scene tool gives the exporter more access/control. I don’t remember the exact details (been 10 years since I was in that SDK) but that might be why!

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Dangit, thanks adamgravois. Tricksy for sure!

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This really helped, thanks

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thanks so much

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Oh man THANK YOU!