3ds Max .X File Exporter
I'm glad to announce AXE v1.9.7, a new version of X-File exporter for 3ds Max.  Editable Patch animation and CAT skeletal system is now fully supported!
The Free Edition includes all the features in the Pro Edition except several options. If you find it useful, any donation would be greatly appreciated!
I welcome any feedback on the plugin as well as any suggestions or corrections you think should be made.  Feel free to post comments here.
| Name | Version | File | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DirectX Exporter for 3ds Max 2013 x64 | v1.9.7 Free | 64 Bit | Axe_free_max2013_x64.zip |
| DirectX Exporter for 3ds Max 2013 | v1.9.7 Free | 32 Bit | Axe_free_max2013.zip |
| DirectX Exporter for 3ds Max 2012 x64 | v1.9.7 Free | 64 Bit | Axe_free_max2012_x64.zip |
| DirectX Exporter for 3ds Max 2012 | v1.9.7 Free | 32 Bit | Axe_free_max2012.zip |
| DirectX Exporter for 3ds Max 2011 x64 | v1.9.7 Free | 64 Bit | Axe_free_max2011_x64.zip |
| DirectX Exporter for 3ds Max 2011 | v1.9.7 Free | 32 Bit | Axe_free_max2011.zip |
| DirectX Exporter for 3ds Max 2010 x64 | v1.9.7 Free | 64 Bit | Axe_free_max2010_x64.zip |
| DirectX Exporter for 3ds Max 2010 | v1.9.7 Free | 32 Bit | Axe_free_max2010.zip |
| DirectX Exporter for 3ds Max 2009 x64 | v1.9.7 Free | 64 Bit | Axe_free_max2009_x64.zip |
| DirectX Exporter for 3ds Max 2009 | v1.9.7 Free | 32 Bit | Axe_free_max2009.zip |
| DirectX Exporter for 3ds Max 2008 x64 | v1.9.7 Free | 64 Bit | Axe_free_max2008_x64.zip |
| DirectX Exporter for 3ds Max 2008 | v1.9.7 Free | 32 Bit | Axe_free_max2008.zip |
| DirectX Exporter for 3ds Max 9 x64 | v1.9.7 Free | 64 Bit | Axe_free_max9_x64.zip |
| DirectX Exporter for 3ds Max 9 | v1.9.7 Free | 32 Bit | Axe_free_max9.zip |
| DirectX Exporter for 3ds Max 8 | v1.9.7 Free | 32 Bit | Axe_free_max8.zip |
| DirectX Exporter for 3ds Max 7 | v1.9.7 Free | 32 Bit | Axe_free_max7.zip |
Overview

Installation
Unzip and copy the dle file into the plugins directory of 3ds Max.
e.g.: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max 2013\plugins
Note that the plugins path may be different if you have installed 3ds Max to a location other than the default.
Usage
- Setup your scene in 3ds Max, and then choose Export from the File menu.
- Click the 'Save as type' dropdown list where you will find Alin's DirectX Exporter. Select the output directory and file name, then press OK.  The configuration dialog will appear, which control how the scene data will be converted from 3ds Max to .x file.
- Click OK when you finish the configuration.
Samples & DirectX Viewer
| Name | File |
|---|---|
| Normal Map | NormalMapPlane.zip |
| CAT Animation | Emma_max2011.zip |
| Patch Animation | tut_tubby.zip |
| Vertex color and alpha | VertexColor.zip |
| Mesh View ( Microsoft ) | MView.zip |