I don't know if anyone knew about this. So I thought I would post it. Yes, it's free. Yes, you have to be in college. Yes, it's legal. It's from Autodesk themselves. Not much to say about it I guess. I can't link anyone to it directly. But, here it is.

http://students.autodesk.com/?nd=download_center

All you need is a student email. I think even if you are in a high school and they give out email it may be eligible or if you are at a pre-college tech school.

I use 2010 at the moment, but beware, using these new versions leads to a lot of people whining saying. "oh why don't you use max 8?"

I guess. But I honestly don't see the difference though. Minus the UI differences, and features. lol

I think the only thing is that some things for halo are not supported. Also, since most people still use max 8 they can't get max files from people who use it.

The exporters are easier to use, since max 8 is what the exporters were designed to run on.

I got 3ds max, Civil, AutoCAD and maya that way.... no I am not abusing my account!

because when you start a mapping team or someone like higuy asks to see the bsp for more constructive critisizm then you say max 2010 or higher you have then its hard for people with max 8 to view the bsp

STOP WITH THE OFF-TOPIC CRAP! lol Do I have to repeat my self?

He's right. I don't know why you're putting up such an argument, anonymous.
I use 2011. Bluestreak is unsupported, but you can just use the jms exporter from your scripts directory. Plus, you get advanced features with 2011 and 2011 runs better on my computer than version 9 did.
Time to let this go. Time to stop posting, intending to prove people's opinions wrong.

I'm sorry, you think that account is mine? Seeming as you put anonymous on the end :S

What?

I just got a pirated copy of 3DS max about a week ago, and now you're telling me I could have gotten it legit for free?

not CE related

sage

Sorry, sorry. You, Gane, Spartan, and Juan all have the same freakin' avatars.

YES, it is. Troll. Everyone is talking about what exporters would work on 2011.

no it's not. this topic was started about 3ds max for students, there was no mention of exporters in the op. 3ds is a generic 3d modeling program that can be used to create models for the engine. this can also be done with gmax and blender to an extent. not ce related.

you also suck at not feeding the "troll" as you like to lable me.

sage

LOL this whole topic is funny now that I think of it. Brings up good memories. I actually KNOW someone who worked for Autodesk legal department quite recently. He told me about a year ago (This is his words. I remember it because I laughed when he said it this way.) that "Autodesk really doesn't give a flying (you know what) about people using their product for hobbies no matter where they get it from". They see it more as possible "future customers".

True, I am glad to be legit, but I just want to say... anyone else... don't feel bad about it. Seriously, they really, truthfully don't care.

Max 2011 ftw.

Haha Unlike the music industry Autodesk doesn't need to worry about dying due to pirating. While I'm not sure if your source is right, I wouldn't doubt it.

I am pretty sure he is right too. He worked there for a while and only recently retired to day trading. (he's massively into the stock markets) He also said the only people they really go after are those who pirate and then try and sell for profit whether it be the program OR anything you make with the program. Makes sense to me. The only thing it seems is basically, if you want to make money with the program, you darn well better have bought it, otherwise, have fun practicing. We don't really care!

Though I still say people who CAN be legit SHOULD go legit.

somehow I doubt that, but that's just me

I believe him, and would like to add that his point makes sense.
Edited by Dwood on Jan 14, 2011 at 04:02 AM

well, there's no solid proof. hey, guess what, I could say I worked at bungie and none of you would be able to tell if I was lying or not, because guess what, it's the internet

I'll definitely DL 3ds Max once I'm in college. There's so much I want to do with it that I can't do with Gmax. The only problem I have is that I don't believe the Bluestreak exporter for HCE structures currently supports '11. Can anyone shed light on this subject?

I can check. I don't think it would. Unless someone were to make a new one for 3DS Max 2010 or 11. I'll see what I can do. I don't think anyone would be willing to make a new one though.

The only discussion allowed about obtaining ANY software including 3DS Max must comply with that software's copyright and EULA. Discussion of ANY pirate software will result in banning. It is cardinal rule number one for admission to the forum and everyone here had it sent to them when they joined.

READ THE RULES:
http://forum.halomaps.org/index.cfm%3Fpage=topic&topicID=2979

Cardinal Rules: Violating these rules will get you banned:

1. Do NOT discuss or promote the use of illegally obtained versions of any company's games or software. Anything illegal, even borderline, will be deleted. Any post discussing or suggesting the hacking of any company's software will result in an immediate banning. Any post discussing or suggesting the theft of any software, commercial or otherwise, from any company will result in an immediate banning. Posting links to hacked stolen or cracked software will get you banned. "Jokes" about hacking or stealing may get you banned.

It is not allowed in these forums. There is no argument and no excuse. It is not allowed period.

E: nvm.
Edited by Dwood on Jan 14, 2011 at 04:55 PM

:(

You don't exactly have to be in college, you just have to be a student somewhere, and have a school email.
Edited by pwner5889 on Jan 16, 2011 at 04:32 PM

I dont have a school email.

How can you get one?

I am sure the obvious answer has already occurred to you.

What would it take to modify the existing script to fit the newer software? Not saying I'd do it (not saying I could do it), but if we know what needs to be done than I'm sure it'll be easier to recruit someone to accomplish it.

If you have older siblings in college, then you could ask them to use their account for it. Just saying.
Edited by DarkHalo003 on Jan 16, 2011 at 05:28 PM

Oh really? Hmmm, it must be if you incorporate far newer features into the export, but I could have sworn I saw someone complaining about the exporting being skewed due to the newer versions. Unless of course, you are trolling me.

So does it work with 2010? If I remember correctly. The last time I tried using the exporter. It gave me an error. I forgot which though, been a while since I used it.