Can't use bitmap on plane

[Anonymous]

I try to set up a plane as a background. In order to do that, I have tried to create a plane, use material editor to add a bitmap to a slot and drag it to the plane. However, each time I do that, 3DS Max doesn't let me drop it in the plane. (A prohibition sign appears beneath the cursor).

I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit

                 3DS Max Design 2013 64-Bit.

[Steve_Curley · Accepted solution]

Materials go onto objects, not bitmaps. Create a Standard material, add the bitmap to the Diffuse Map slot, drag the Material to the Plane.

[Anonymous]

Had the same problem and I think it was because the plane Freezes itself so that you can't accidentally move it while manipulating stuff on it. If you're having this problem try unfreezing the plane. Worked for me.