#Render forgets directory
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I know this is a minor item, usually little more than a nuisance, but just
curious whether this has been fixed:
1. When I use RENDERER/RENDER VIEW (or most any similar function) in 3D
Editor, the program seems unable to remember what drive I last rendered to and
ALWAYS defaults to the startup drive/directory. If I don't remember to change
to my "images" drive, I end up with a lot of graphics in the wrong place. Some
other functions (don't recall which off hand) recall where you last were, and
default to that, instead of the main system directory. Any suggestions?
2. Also, I upgraded to R4 when you were out of CD version with the
understanding from Autodesk that it would be "no problem" to exchange for CD at
a later time. Supposedly they would waive the $50 exchange fee. I would have
waited, but I was anxious to use KEY FACTORY which _required_ R4, so settled
for the floppy disk version as an interim fix.
The CD version has been available for months, and still no word. I contacted
Autodesk a couple months ago, they said I had to go thru my dealer, which I had
done already and been told all was fine, checking on it, etc. What is my next
step? Mainly interested in the latest version of World Creating CD etc…. I
hate to be a nag, but that seems to be what it takes sometimes with this
DEALER-AUTODESK-CLIENT-DEALER jig, I think that is what it is called. It
surely isn't a tango…. 🙂
Lydell
In the crunch of MAX, Yost Group is barely on the forum for awhile, so you'd be
better addressing either All or Jonas on things like this. _However_, the first
item fits in the category of "wishlist," which, I'm sure, Jonas will add. As
for the second category, we have nothing to do with distribution policy, or
dealers. Hopefully, someone from Autodesk can get on and help you with this.
– Jack
>>In the crunch of MAX, Yost Group is barely on the forum for awhile,
Sorry! I tend to forget you guys are human and limited in time and space like
the rest of us.
Thanks for putting it on the wish list.
Lydell
Lydell,
1. You should be able to set your Images directory in your 3DS.SET
file, although this might be overwritten by a default 3D.PRJ, if you're using
it.
2. Yes, you can get the CD version of the R4 install disks. This is no
charge through your dealer (OK, through a GOOD dealer). If you're getting no
cooperation, contact Autodesk Customer Service @ 800/538-6401 and tell them the
problem you're having. Hee hee… it's a game I call "snuff the dealer".
3. There is no change in the World Creating Toolkit – it's the same as
the R3 disk (which is why they don't give you a new one when you upgrade from
R3->R4), except for a new label that indicates it's good for both R3 & R4.
Kevin Krell – Computer Support Associates
>>1. You should be able to set your Images directory in your 3DS.SET >>file,
although this might be overwritten by a default 3D.PRJ, if you're >>using it.
I organize my projects by subject into different directories and sometimes
subdirectories on different drives or virtual drives. Hence, the difficulty
having a different 3ds.set for each project! It is only a nuisance, but
everyonce in a while after working with a command that recalls directory
automatically, I switch back to rendering and forget…usually happens while
doing multiple test renders, I catch it because I don't get the "OVERWRITE?"
warning and have to back out immediately to prevent scattering images
everywhere.
Lydell