3ds max error

[lamont_edwards]

I get this error whenever I import FBX "Failed in initialize direct 3d please restart 3ds max using -h option". My first question is how to resolve this error and second is it possible to decrease the size of an FBX file when importing it into 3ds max?

[stusic]

The switch will allow you to choose the driver when 3ds starts. one of two ways to do this:
From the command prompt, navigate to the 3ds max folder, and when typing "3dsmax.exe", add the -h switch (i.e. "3dsmax.exe -h"). The other option is to start max, Customize-> Preferences-> Viewports-> Choose Driver. The choose your driver.

I don't work with fbx too much, but does this help?

[lamont_edwards]

I changed the driver form the recommended Direct 3d to OpenGL, I am however confused as to why max works without using the recommended settings? Thanks I can rotate my building with this error!!

[stusic]

I think it defualts to that because some video cards don't support the open gl, and they'd get more people with those errors than the one you got...