Install 3DS MAX 2011 with VRay 1.5 R4a?

[DANIEL_BACHMANN]

Hi,
I just have installed 3DS Max 2011.
Can I Install VRay without problems or do I have to wait for an updated version?

Thank you,
Dan

[vlado]

You can install it; it will work fine. The only thing that will not work is the V-Ray lights in the viewports; to fix this, we have to release a recompile for 3ds Max 2011 specifically.

Best regards,
Vlado

[DANIEL_BACHMANN]

Thank you for your fast reply.

[MegaPixel]

Grats on your new install! Is it Max 2011 or Max 2011 Design that you have? I was wondering why I didn't get my download notice yet from Autodesk

[DANIEL_BACHMANN]

I am on Max 2011.

I also did not get a download notice from autodesk but since I work close with a dealer I knew that it is published today.

Just log into the subscription center and download it. Of course I do not know how new buys are dealt with, there maybe you have to wait for the notice.

[rmejia]

I have the Max 2011 Design download available in the subscription center, but have not received any download notice.

[DANIEL_BACHMANN]

Is it possible to have both 3DS MAX 2010 and 3DS MAX 2011 running Vray?

I just wanted to install VRay for 2011 and was prompted to uninstall VRay for 2010. Is there a way to install VRay for both versions at the same time?

[vlado]

It is possible, but a little messy; when it tells you that the installer needs to remove the previous version, click OK. When the UNinstaller starts, click Cancel. Then go on with the installation.

Best regards,
Vlado

[nirsul]

...we have to release a recompile for 3ds Max 2011 specifically....

Vlado

When should we expect this recompiled version ?

Nir

[vlado]

By the end of the month.

Best regards,
Vlado

[tryharder]

install works as described by vlado but i can not get DR to work.

any idea ?

I guess the spawner can not start the wright Max version (2011) on the renderslave ?

will there be a quick fake to get it work?

[simmsimaging]

Having the same issue here. Spawners won't start at all.

b

[vlado]

Replace the file vraydummy2010.xml with the one attached to this post and it should be fine. Note that you still have to do a backburner rendering first.

Best regards,
Vlado

[simmsimaging]

Thanks Vlado - just to be clear though: in my 2011 root directory there is a vradummy2011.max - I don't have a .xml file in there. I have one in the 2010 directory though. Should this new file you sent be called 2011.xml and added to the root directory of 2011?

b

[vlado]

The file I posted is to be used when you install V-Ray SP4a for 3ds Max 2010 into the 3ds Max 2011 folder.

Best regards,
Vlado