render elements not appearing in list

[tricky]

Not sure if this is vray related really. I want to start using some render elements in a current job. I assigned a vrayzdepth, but for some reason, it didn't appear in the list. I added another one, but that didn't appear in the list. So I thought "sod it" and gave up.
However, they are now both appearing in the VFB! Problem is, I have no way of editing/removing them as they are not in the list!

Has anyone else had this?

I am using Max8 32bit (on a 64bit system) with all latest updates and Vray 1.5 final (without SP1).

[vlado]

Have you tried restarting 3ds Max? I suppose if worse comes to worse, you can remove them with MaxScript commands.

Best regards,
Vlado

[tricky]

I've restarted max, restarted my computer. Just not sure why this is happening at all....

[tricky]

OK - I've now established that its because I am using Opengl as my viewport driver - If I change to Direct3D it seems OK! Problem is, Direct3D isn't stable in my dual-screen setup. Great!!

[vlado]

Maybe try merging your scene into a new one?

Best regards,
Vlado

[tricky]

Yes - i might give that a go as it hasn't solved the problem!!!!!!

If I change to D3d and start max, within a fresh scene I can add render elements as normal. If I load my scene, it stops from working. If I then reset the scene, it still doesn't work!

I hate 3dsmax sometimes.

Actually, I hate 3dsmax most of the time.

[vlado]

If you can send me that scene to vlado@chaosgroup.com, I might be able to find more about the issue.

Best regards,
Vlado