Mapping the background in max is easier and much more useful
than in previous versions but hasn’t changed from max 3 to max 6.
To overcome the inability to see the image in a Perspective
viewport and get the most out of your reference you need to turn it
into a 3D drawing or reference guide lines.
FYI: CHANGED HOTKEYS IN max 6For some wacky
reason the folks at Discreet decided to change some of the
default hotkey assignments in max 6. If you’re upgrading from
an earlier version of 3ds max, take a sec and check to see if
your frequently used hotkeys still work. The Scale Transform
and Rotate View mode will be different for sure, but there may
be others. ...
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