Also can anybody recommend the best 3DS Max guide book, there are so many , I am scared and confused !!!!!

Thanks

Chris G

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You need the version called 3dsmax 2008 to run on Vista. I believe there is a 2009 version out now aswell but I havent tried it yet. 2008 added a few small extras but was mainly released to work with vista. I'd recommend getting a copy of XP running if you can, at least as a dual boot. Theres still lots of software that won't work properly with Vista. As far as books go I think grabbing one of the "3dsmax bible" type books can be usefull but the max reference that comes with the software was almost the most valuable resource I had when starting out. Its very well written documentation and you can search for almost any procedure you can think of. Its so much better than the Maya reference (which I am learning at the mo). I used to print chunks of the max ref out and read it on the train for ideas on what to cover next.

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Thanks Tyson, I'll try to get XP as a dual boot on my PC, and I'll take a look at the £DSmax bible book.

Chris G

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Yep, if you have vista, lose it. Or else dual boot XP. You'll probably end up with faster renders in XP anyway (less RAM being hogged).

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Matt
http://theprophetmoses.deviantart.com

Thanks Matt.

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hey chris... u can get some books on 3ds max on Scribd.com.....just search there "3ds max" and u'll get a list of pdf books for download.

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Thanks for you reply.

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