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Off-Topic Discussion => Arts & Talents => Topic started by: Carl on February 02, 2004, 07:58:52 pm

Title: Where can I find a copy of 3ds max 3?
Post by: Carl on February 02, 2004, 07:58:52 pm: I can't find it anywhere. not even on the discreet website. Yes, I've tried Google, eBay, and Amazon. If anyone knows anywhere I can get it, please post a link.
Title: Where can I find a copy of 3ds max 3?
Post by: Stryke 9 on February 02, 2004, 08:42:18 pm: Old versions of MAX are really hard to find. Legally, that is. I'm not sure why, but I've never successfully located an old version of MAX.

I'd try a 3D artists' forum, and failing that just getting the student version of the latest iteration.
Title: Where can I find a copy of 3ds max 3?
Post by: Bobboau on February 02, 2004, 10:48:14 pm: or try Kazza...
Title: Where can I find a copy of 3ds max 3?
Post by: Windrunner on February 03, 2004, 03:20:47 am: Quote
Originally posted by Bobboau
or try Kazza...

don't push it too far bob
Title: Where can I find a copy of 3ds max 3?
Post by: demon442 on February 03, 2004, 06:26:44 am: Finding MAX3 shouldn't be a problem if you know where to look, but kazza should be your last resort.
Title: Where can I find a copy of 3ds max 3?
Post by: Bobboau on February 03, 2004, 08:31:11 am: /*don't intend to go any further than I already have*/
Title: Where can I find a copy of 3ds max 3?
Post by: Deepblue on February 03, 2004, 10:26:06 am: Cant help you with max 3, but not long ago, I had a copy of 3ds release 3.
Title: Where can I find a copy of 3ds max 3?
Post by: Carl on February 03, 2004, 06:16:06 pm: Quote
Originally posted by Windrunner

don't push it too far bob

bah, if it's like everyone is saying, then it's abandonware.
Title: Where can I find a copy of 3ds max 3?
Post by: StratComm on February 03, 2004, 07:01:58 pm: Except that there is a later version still out for retail, I'd agree with that Carl. The thing is, Discreet is a bit fiddly with their products, so getting ahold of it period is pretty dubious. They took it off the market so they wouldn't lose sales on Max 5 (as that's when I'm guessing it dissapeared) since Max has not changed in its basic operation since 3 and most people don't need or want some of the "selling" gizmos of Max 5. I could of course be completely off there, but I think to assume that just because the software isn't distributed legally any more means it's copyrights aren't still actively maintained is probably pushing it a bit. That said, I'll go with Bob's answer anyway.
Title: Where can I find a copy of 3ds max 3?
Post by: Carl on February 04, 2004, 12:34:13 am: but i need it!!!111

my school is using 3dsmax 3 and the file formats for higher versions aren't compatable.
Title: Where can I find a copy of 3ds max 3?
Post by: kasperl on February 04, 2004, 10:43:31 am: educational purposes excuse from Dutch copyright law quite a bit. dunno about the law in the States though.