diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 7ea10cb..a9e0cf1 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,2 +1,65 @@ AwayExtensions-3dsmax -===================== \ No newline at end of file +===================== + + +## What are Away Extensions 3dsmax? + +Away Extensions 3dsmax are a collection of complimentary tools for use in an Away3D project workflow. +The current extensions list includes an AWD exporter plugin, that enables the export of 3dsmax-scenes as AWD-files, +and a set of custom 3dsmax notes to define object for export to Away3d. +Like all other Away Extensions, it is free and open source. + + +## How should Away Extensions 3dsmax be used ? + +Away Extensions 3dsmax can currently be used to create AWD files that can be loaded and used within the Away3D Engine. + +For best results one should use the AwayExtensions with the [latest dev-branch of the away3d-engine](https://github.com/away3d/away3d-core-fp11/tree/dev). + +A recommended workflow is to inspect and finalize the exported files using [Away Builder](http://www.awaytools.com/awaybuilder). + +## Which 3dsmax versions are supported ? + +The current installer provides support for this versions: +* 3dsmax 2011 32/64 +* 3dsmax 2012 32/64 +* 3dsmax 2013 32/64 +* 3dsmax 2014 64 + +## How to install Away Extensions 3dsmax ? + +* Open 3dsmax +* Drag and drop the installer (*.mzp) into the 3dsmax-view. +* A dialog should appear, providing further instructions. +* After installation is complete, you should restart 3dsmax. + +In 3dsmax, you should see following +* the MaxAWDExporter-plugin should be listet in the plugin manager. +* multiple Custom-Modifier should be a listed in the modifier-list. +* multiple Custom Commands should be listed in the Command list of the Customize-User-Interface-Panel. + +The Awayextensions-3dsmax includes a AWDToolBar that should allready have been copied to your 3dsmax-User-UI directory. +All there is left to do, is to go to Customize -> Customize-User-Interface -> Tab:Toolbars and load the AWDToolBar-file +(*.CUI for 3dsmax 2011/2012, *.cuix for 3dsmax 2013/2014). + + +## What is the current state of development for the Away Extensions 3dsmax ? + +AwayExtensions3dsmax is quite evolved and only a few features are missing before it will have full support for AWD2.1. + +The missing features are: +* UVAnimation +* Shadowmethods + +A Importer is also under development, but not clear when this will be in a shareable state. + + +## Where can i get more information/documentation about Away Extensions 3dsmax ? + +There is a quick-documentation included with the plugin. +Either unzip the *.mzp file as if it where a *.zip file, and find the folder "AWDExtensions3dsmax", +or browse to your 3dsmax-plugin folder and find the folder "AWDExtensions3dsmax". +This folder will contain the "AWDExtensions3dsmax_quickstart.pdf". + +More documentation will be provided on the soon. +