Discreet's 3D Studio MAX R3.1 has a built-in VRML exporter that translates MAX files into VRML files. The exporter supports two VRML formats: VRML 97 and VRML 1.0. This tutorial focuses on VRML97, the more recent version. It shows you how to create and export VRML files in 3D MAX R3.1.
June 28, 2000
VRML 1.0 lacks a number of important features, including animation. To overcome this limitation, Discreet added support for VRBL (Virtual Behavior Modeling Language), a format developed by Discreet's parent company, Autodesk.
Test system used for this tutorial:
Hardware:
Compaq AP550, Dual Pentium III 733MHz, 256MB RAM,
Quantum Atlas V 18GB hard disk, Adaptec Ultra3 SCSI interface
(http://www.compaq.com)
Software:
3D Studio MAX R3
(http://www.discreet.com)
Mike Hurwicz has written articles on computer technology for more than 15 years.
