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For example, if your File I/O panel > Scenes path
is set to .\scenes (relative path) and you merge a
path configuration file in which the Scenes path is
set to the UNC path \\scene_server\max\scenes,
the former path is replaced by the latter one.
OK —Exits the dialog and saves any changes.
Cancel—Exits the dialog without saving changes.
Conf igure Sy stem Paths
Customize menu > Configure System Paths
The 3ds Max system uses paths to locate differen t
kinds of files, including defaults, fonts, and startup
MAXScriptfiles.YouusetheConfigureSystem
Paths command to open the C onfig ure System
Paths dialog and customize these paths.
3dsMaxsavesthepathsthattheConfigureSystem
Paths command manages in the 3dsmax.ini (page
1–18) file.
See also
Configure User Paths (page 3–808)
Inter face
The Configure System Paths dialog comprises two
panels:
• System Paths (page 3–813)
• 3rd Party Plug-ins (page 3–814)
File I/O Path Configur ati on
Customize menu > Configure User Paths > Configure User
Paths dialog > File I/O panel
TheFileI/OpaneloftheConfigureUserPaths
dialogcontainsmostofthefiledirectoriesin
which users store files.
Fordescriptionsofthegeneraldialogcontrols,see
Configure User Paths (page 3–808).
Note: By default these paths are relative to the
project folder (page 3–393).
Procedure
To modify a file path:
1.
On the Configure User Paths dialog, click File
I/O, and then choose a p ath entry.
2. Click Modify.
3. IntheChooseDirectorydialog,dooneofthe
following:
• EnterapathinthePathfield.
• Navigate to locate a path.
4. Optional step: Enter a description of the path
in the Label field.
This description subsequently appears in the
path list.
5. Click Use Path.
The new path takes effect immediately.