is it possible to change the export type default?

[RadioRahim]

i usually only use OBJ type for exporting files but 3ds Max always wants to export as FBX.

Is there a way to change the default export type to OBJ files?

[bernard.lefebvre]

This is not a possibility, but you can create a custom action using maxscript.

Evaluate this code in maxscript:

MacroScript Export_To_OBJ
ButtonText:"OBJ Export"
category:"OBJ Export"
internalCategory:"File IO" 
Tooltip:"Export scene to obj"
(
		--Browse for file dialog
		local strMyFile= ""
		strMyFile = getSaveFileName caption:"Select obj file name to export to" types:"OBJ files(*.obj)|*.obj"
		
		-- user canceled?			
		if (strMyFile!= undefined) then  					
		(
			exportFile strMyFile using:OBJExp	
		)--end if
	
)

Then go to Customize/Customize User Interface...

Choose the "OBJ Export" category 

Then either add the new action to a toolbar or to a menu.

[Alfred.DeFlaminis]

Hello @RadioRahim,

Another option is to name the file with .obj at the end and it should bring up the OBJ exporter window, overriding the fbx extension in the drop down menu.  This is how I've always done it...

Best Regards,

[Alfred.DeFlaminis]

Hello @RadioRahim,

I just wanted to follow up here, any progress on this issue?  Did the helpful post by @bernard.lefebvre address this issue for you?  Or possibly the manual typing of the file extension?  If so, please Accept as Solution any posts that helped work around the problem so that future users can benefit, and thank you for doing so.  

Best Regards,

[RadioRahim]

this is good info, but unfortunately it exports the entire scene which isnt always what im wanting to do.

If I export an OBJ file once, it stays as OBJ for the rest of the session, but by default it is FBX. I was just hoping that there was a way to change the default. No big deal though, and thanks for your efforts. !

[Alfred.DeFlaminis]

Ah I see, thanks for the update @RadioRahim.   I appreciate your cheer and good attitude despite me being unable to find a solution for you.  Have a great weekend!

Best Regards,

[alexJ682T]

So is there any progress on this issue in last 5 years or no?

[guillermohetairoi]

It can't even remember the last saved folder...

This software is abandon by God.