SOLVED 3ds Max 2017 projects crashing on launch

Discussion in 'Track Modding' started by Heath J, Dec 21, 2019.

  1. Heath J

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    The projects I was working with in 3ds Max 2017 are crashing Max when I trying to open them. I stepped away and put them aside over the summer. Now, they will not load. I have not changed anything. Max launches and I can even start a new project, but if I try to open a current track build, I get "An error has occurred and the application will now close. No scene changes have occurred since your last save."

    I have tried creating a new project and merging. Even tried merging only certain objects (or only geometry, shapes, groups/assemblies). No luck.

    I would hate to lose all of this work. Any ideas? Thank you!
     
  2. Bernd

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    I've had the same problem with 3dsmax 2012 a while ago and could solve it with using the latest plugins.
    Go to the folder
    ..\Steam\steamapps\common\rFactor 2\Support\Tools\Plugins\Max 2017\x64_beta
    copy the 3 files and replace the ones that you currently use in 3dsmax 2017
     
  3. Heath J

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    SOLVED. Thank you!!!!!
     
  4. Bernd

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    You're welcome.
     
  5. Marcelo Pereira

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    Hi guys. Same problem here, i mean random problems.
    Max 2017 reinstalled and files on folders as usual.
    Sometimes when i try to open files, CTD. Sometimes i can load track and when i click a mesh, CTD. Sometimes i can load a track, clicking a mesh, load material and CTD when clicking gmat slot. Sometimes i can do everything and CTD on save. Sometimes a windows pop up that error, Max will close and try to save...
    I have tried Max 2012 and does not work at all.
    Any suggestions, please?
     
  6. Lazza

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    Did you copy over the latest plugin files as above? And is your 2017 patched to the latest version?
     
  7. Marcelo Pereira

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    Yes. Max updated and latest plugins from my rfactor 2 folder. Sometimes everything works perfect, the problem is that unstable and annoying behaviour.
     

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