Maxscript only works in XP

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know how to convert a script that was created in Windows XP to run in Windows 7. It is a script that creates a dummy from an excel file.
Any help would be appreciated

[barigazy]

Most of maxscripts not depends of the Windows verions but of controls and methods that are used
in earlier versions of 3dsMax. Another thing, maybe your script have another problem but
if you do not post script nobody can't tell you what is the problem or help you to solve this.

[Anonymous]

Perhaps if I was more specific,
I am running a 64 bit versions of windows 7. The error message I am getting when I try to run my script is,
MAXScript FileIN Exception
Runtime error: Filestream canot create: C:\DataImporter.log
From other posts, it is possible that I have to add a ( around something but I do not know how to do that.

[Steve_Curley]

File in the root of Drive C: ???

Probably permissions. Run Max as Administrator, or put the file in your home folder and change the path in the script (if necessary).

[Anonymous]

How do you change the path in the script?

[Steve_Curley]

Well, if you posted the script we might be able to help you...

I did say "if necessary". If the script prompts you with a normal "File Open" dialog then you don't need to. If the filename is hard-coded in the script you would have to find it and change it. Load the script into the Maxscript Editor and change the text as you would with any text file.

Note. If the script is encrypted all bets are off - you cannot change it. Running Max as Administrator is likely your only option.

[Anonymous]

Running Max as administrator has worked. Thanks. I do believe that the script is encrypted.So that was the only way.
Thanks again.