December 11, 2022
Fix for 3DS Max7 SP1 on modern windows!
optional: compile the project
1.find your 3dsmax7 sp1 installation folder
2.and replace UIControls.dll and stdplugs folder from 7z in this repo.
3.copy 3dsmax.exe to 3dsmax_fix.exe
4.right click 3dsmax_fix.exe change its properties settings to run as admin.
credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJv-PEc7a60
everything working.
dxdds.bmi are modified version of "Michael Lawler" release on https://maxplugins.de/
you can retrive original working version for 3dsmax8 here:
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Mr.Pond