Name: Gmax
Version: 1.2
Date: 11/1/2002
Category: 3D Modeling
Author: Discreet (a division of Autodesk, Inc.)
Cost: FREE (Requires Registration)
Compatibility: Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista/7
Source: TurboSquid.com
File Mirror #1: TESNexus.com
GMax Support Site: TurboSquid

Description
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This program is based on the best selling animation and rendering platform, 3D Studio Max.
Gmax is a free 3D content creation platform designed to let game enthusiasts create custom art for their favorite titles.
It includes many powerful tools including polygon and patch editing, texturing, lighting, and simple keyframe animation.

NOTE: This archive contains the following files:
- GMax 1.2 Installer
- GMax Help files
- GMax Tutorials
- Gmax Texture maps
- NifTools Max Plugin 3.4.2.4632

Discontinued Product
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As of October 16, 2005 AutoDesk Media and Entertainment has discontinued Gmax. They no longer support Gmax. Instead, the company has decided to focus on 3D Studio Max.

File Types
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Native:
- .gmax

Import:
- .3ds (3D Studio)
- .dxf (AutoCAD)
- .shp (3D Studio Shape)
- .nif, .kf (Netimmerse/Gamebryo) (with 3D Studio Max NIF plugin installed)

Export:
- .p3d (Plasma)
- .nif, .kf (Netimmerse/Gamebryo) (with 3D Studio Max NIF plugin installed)

Tutorial Sites
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* LeJohn Tutorials
* Freddie's Tutorials
* Gmax Aircraft Tutorial
* The Stupid Idiot's Guide to Starting with gMax
* Volker's Gmax Tutorial
* Oregon-Coast.net
* FSAlpha Design Group
* Trainz Railroad Simulator 2004