FBX 2011 file don't work in 3ds max 2011

[AP23]

When I import or link a FBX file in 3ds max 2011, nothing seems to happen. I just get a blank screen with no geometry as if i didn't import anything. It seems to only import very small files.

Looking at the FBX import instructional videos on youtube, they seem to only import small buildings. Is there a limit in files size when using the FBX file extension?

EDIT: apparently, 3ds max doesn't import dwg either.

[Mike Sealander]

Interesting. We're still using Revit 2010 to fbx export to Max 2011, and it's working as expected. You had success with fbx in previous releases of Revit?

[redfish]

I experienced the same thing. Turned off RPC and Entourage objects and it worked fine.

[narlee]

AP,

How big was your file? I had that happen when I tried to import a large file (a 46MB Revit file, turned into a 30MB FBX), but that file has a ton of stuff in it, and I wasn't sure if something else in that file was generating the problem.

This thread should probably be in the Rendering Forum

[AP23]

Strangely enough, turning off RPC and Entourage seems to work. Man, I would have never figured that out on my own.

File size doesn't seems to matter in this case.

[narlee]

I don't think I had either one. But, I had a downloaded ACAD site drawing, and some other stuff. Will have to fool around with it.

But, isn't it strange that RCP would be a problem?...

[rmejia]

Isn't the Archvision RPC a separate plugin that needs to be installed independently from the default Max install? I don't use RPC but seem to recall it being around in the additional plugins on the Max dvd in the past.

http://www.archvision.com/RPCPlugIns.cfm

http://www.archvision.com/ContentDetails.cfm?BundleID=09013-2011d&Dimension=0&Category=4

[cliff collins]

Take a look here:

http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=117336

cheers

[kamranahmed44]

when i import autocad file in 3ds max 2011, it look fully black and no lights is working while rendering.