topic Re: Opening Max Files with a Specific Version of Max in 3ds Max Forum

Opening Max Files with a Specific Version of Max

Anamorphic_DA — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 09:28:06 GMT

Hi, I have been using max 2020 but have installed 2021. Until I migrate to 2021 I want all the max files to open in 2020 by default but they open in 2021.

I've set the default program to be the 3dsmax application in the 2020 install folder but, it always opens 2021. Is it possible to change this?

Thanks, N

Re: Opening Max Files with a Specific Version of Max

CAMedeck — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 20:44:00 GMT

Probably not the answer you're looking for, but I highly recommend NOT double-clicking a file to open it. This goes for many things, not just 3ds Max. In many cases, including Max, you can open the software and then drag and drop the file from Windows Explorer to open it.

Re: Opening Max Files with a Specific Version of Max

Anamorphic_DA — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 21:17:05 GMT

That's exactly what I'm doing but, out of interest why should I not double click to open a file - I've never heard that before.

Re: Opening Max Files with a Specific Version of Max

CiroCardoso3v — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 08:01:32 GMT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq2KYzWCfrU

Re: Opening Max Files with a Specific Version of Max

NorthVisualStudio — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 08:25:13 GMT

That worked perfectly, thank you.