https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-programming-forum/error-loading-bip-file-in-3ds-max-quot-an-error-occurred-while/m-p/13115050#M342 <P>Thats an obvious case:</P> <P>the posted board.bip file is not a 3ds Max Biped bip file but a Luxion Keyshot Scene file, which happens to use the bip extension too. So that file never ever will load into Biped <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:">🙂</span></P> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:37:01 GMT spacefrog_ 2024-10-29T11:37:01Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-programming-forum/error-loading-bip-file-in-3ds-max-quot-an-error-occurred-while/m-p/13114419#M338 <P>Hi everyone, I'm having trouble loading a .bip file in 3ds Max, and I’m hoping for some advice.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><STRONG>Problem:</STRONG></P><UL><LI>When I try to load a .bip file, I get the following error message: "An error occurred while loading this file."</LI><LI>The file path originally contained special characters, so I moved it to a simpler path, but the issue persists.</LI><LI>I tried enabling the <STRONG>Rescale</STRONG> option to adjust the file’s scale automatically, but I still see the same error.</LI><LI>I suspect the .bip file was created in a different version of 3ds Max, so it could be a compatibility issue.</LI></UL><P><STRONG>Steps I’ve Tried:</STRONG></P><OL><LI>Loading the .bip file onto a new biped character.</LI><LI>Using the Rescale option.</LI></OL><P><STRONG>Questions:</STRONG></P><UL><LI>Has anyone encountered a similar issue?</LI><LI>Are there recommended steps for loading .bip files created in different versions of 3ds Max?</LI><LI>Any alternative solutions would be greatly appreciated!</LI></UL><P>Thank you in advance for any insights you can share!</P> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:11:09 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-programming-forum/error-loading-bip-file-in-3ds-max-quot-an-error-occurred-while/m-p/13114419#M338 nwi211224 2024-10-29T05:11:09Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-programming-forum/error-loading-bip-file-in-3ds-max-quot-an-error-occurred-while/m-p/13114453#M339 <P>can you post the bip file ?</P> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 05:46:45 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-programming-forum/error-loading-bip-file-in-3ds-max-quot-an-error-occurred-while/m-p/13114453#M339 spacefrog_ 2024-10-29T05:46:45Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-programming-forum/error-loading-bip-file-in-3ds-max-quot-an-error-occurred-while/m-p/13114507#M340 <P>Sure. Here it is. The bip file couldn’t be posted, so I’ve uploaded it as a zip file.</P> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 06:28:35 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-programming-forum/error-loading-bip-file-in-3ds-max-quot-an-error-occurred-while/m-p/13114507#M340 nwi211224 2024-10-29T06:28:35Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-programming-forum/error-loading-bip-file-in-3ds-max-quot-an-error-occurred-while/m-p/13114730#M341 <P>1. Try opening the file in the same version of 3ds Max it was created in.<BR />2. Find the .max file that matches the BIP skeleton.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>If neither of these options solves the problem, say goodbye to that BIP. Try to move on, don’t fall into depression, don’t shut yourself off, don’t drown your sorrows... just let it go.<BR /><BR /></P> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:26:06 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-programming-forum/error-loading-bip-file-in-3ds-max-quot-an-error-occurred-while/m-p/13114730#M341 denisT.MaxDoctor 2024-10-29T08:26:06Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-programming-forum/error-loading-bip-file-in-3ds-max-quot-an-error-occurred-while/m-p/13115050#M342 <P>Thats an obvious case:</P> <P>the posted board.bip file is not a 3ds Max Biped bip file but a Luxion Keyshot Scene file, which happens to use the bip extension too. So that file never ever will load into Biped <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":slightly_smiling_face:">🙂</span></P> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:37:01 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-programming-forum/error-loading-bip-file-in-3ds-max-quot-an-error-occurred-while/m-p/13115050#M342 spacefrog_ 2024-10-29T11:37:01Z