https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-forum/old-max-file-grouped-object-causing-crash/m-p/9783146#M21585 <P>If you are still having the problem I'll try it if you post it. Maybe I can open it and resave it for you.&nbsp;</P> Sun, 04 Oct 2020 15:24:14 GMT RobH2 2020-10-04T15:24:14Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-forum/old-max-file-grouped-object-causing-crash/m-p/9766630#M21584 <P>Hello Autodesk,</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I have an old .max file that crashes on open &amp; merge.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I've tried merging individual elements and noticed that a grouped object crashes on import.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>This applies in 3dsmax 2015, 2020, 2021 on multiple computers. I also reset my ENU prefs file.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Is there any work around? Maybe a deprecated plugin or feature? Can I merge elements within a grouped object?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Thank you.</P> Thu, 24 Sep 2020 18:29:36 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-forum/old-max-file-grouped-object-causing-crash/m-p/9766630#M21584 cyrilm2 2020-09-24T18:29:36Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-forum/old-max-file-grouped-object-causing-crash/m-p/9783146#M21585 <P>If you are still having the problem I'll try it if you post it. Maybe I can open it and resave it for you.&nbsp;</P> Sun, 04 Oct 2020 15:24:14 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-forum/old-max-file-grouped-object-causing-crash/m-p/9783146#M21585 RobH2 2020-10-04T15:24:14Z