Installation Unzip and copy the dle file into the plugins directory of 3ds Max. e.g.: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\3ds Max xxxx\plugins Note that the path to the plugins folder may be different if you have installed 3ds Max to a location other than the default. If you encounter a runtime error, try to install DirectX Runtimes and Visual C++ 2008 SP1 Redistributable Package. If you want to get the latest DxViewer please visit http://www.cgdev.net/download.php For more help and samples please visit www.cgdev.net/help.php Usage: 1) Setup your scene in 3ds Max. 2) Choose export from the file menu. 3) Click the "Save as type" dropdown list where you will find Alin's DirectX Exporter. Select the output directory and file name, then press OK. The exporter configuration dialog will appear, which control how the scene data will be converted from 3ds Max to .x file. 4) Click OK when you finish the configuration.