Good 3D model creators
by Ryan Zec · in General Discussion · 07/29/2003 (10:48 am) · 11 replies
I was wornding if there are any good, FREE, 3d modeler creators becuase i did have 3D max studio but i lost my cd (DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!), and i dont feel like pay alot of more for another one?
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#2
07/29/2003 (12:27 pm)
If I spent $3500+ US on some software I think I would go to the trouble of getting Discreet to send me another CD. 
#3
However, this is assuming you have any idea, what-so-ever, regarding what you are talking about.
07/29/2003 (12:36 pm)
You should just be able to send them the id of the dongle and they'd give you a new CD because you don't actually pay for the CD, you pay for the dongle.However, this is assuming you have any idea, what-so-ever, regarding what you are talking about.
#4
My recomendation would be to start taking better care of your software and keep it where you always know where it is. And put it back when you're done with it!
I keep my 3D Studio and Lightwave in a firebox with a combo to prevent from theft and fire damage.
Plus, if you have homeowners or rental insurance, cover your software!
Donald
07/29/2003 (12:57 pm)
Well, new copies of Max are Dongle-less. So I imagine Discreet would not re-issue CD's no matter what. They are pretty sticky with there software..ex.. No license transfers. Anyone can say they lost there cd's which they would then have to issue a new license to you. Effectively they would be giving a free license, so the person could have 2.My recomendation would be to start taking better care of your software and keep it where you always know where it is. And put it back when you're done with it!
I keep my 3D Studio and Lightwave in a firebox with a combo to prevent from theft and fire damage.
Plus, if you have homeowners or rental insurance, cover your software!
Donald
#5
07/29/2003 (1:05 pm)
I could have sworn they went to USB dongles. Maybe that's Avid. Hrmm...
#6
This is a really good point. Most standard homeowner's or renter's insurance only cover the value of the media itself, not the software it contains. My software investment is large enough that I had to search around for an insurer who would cover the software at a reasonable rate. Check your policy carefully for specific exclusions or limitations related to electronic media.
They might not insure against accidental loss. I was only covered for fire, theft, etc.
Most licenses allow a backup for archival purposes, and perhaps that's even covered under fair use (?).
07/29/2003 (1:30 pm)
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Plus, if you have homeowners or rental insurance, cover your software!
This is a really good point. Most standard homeowner's or renter's insurance only cover the value of the media itself, not the software it contains. My software investment is large enough that I had to search around for an insurer who would cover the software at a reasonable rate. Check your policy carefully for specific exclusions or limitations related to electronic media.
They might not insure against accidental loss. I was only covered for fire, theft, etc.
Most licenses allow a backup for archival purposes, and perhaps that's even covered under fair use (?).
#7
I would imagine for that kind of money they have means to get it replaced--if it's legit, that is. ;-)
-EricF
07/29/2003 (1:38 pm)
They used to have dongles, Pat, but when I tested a 30-day eval of 3dsmax4 it used some sort of 3rd party software verifier. I can't recall the name, though.I would imagine for that kind of money they have means to get it replaced--if it's legit, that is. ;-)
-EricF
#8
Another option is to take the Max demo CDs that are available and install from there. You can then input your serial number from your version of Max there and you will all set. As you may already know, the demo CDs are the exact same thing that you get in the box except of course they are time locked for 30 days (via cDilla).
Also as a note, it is incredibly stupid and foolish to not make a backup CD of any software that you buy (especially when the software is worth more than $200.00). So backup your software if you don't know to do so already!
So to sum it up, there are your options provided that you are a legitamite user, if you aren't, then you shouldn't be asking for help because you warrent none.
Logan
07/29/2003 (11:21 pm)
You should be able to order up a replacement CD for 3DS Max either through your local reseller (specificlly the one that you purchased through) or by contacting Discreet. There might be some small fee involved in this though I am not certain.Another option is to take the Max demo CDs that are available and install from there. You can then input your serial number from your version of Max there and you will all set. As you may already know, the demo CDs are the exact same thing that you get in the box except of course they are time locked for 30 days (via cDilla).
Also as a note, it is incredibly stupid and foolish to not make a backup CD of any software that you buy (especially when the software is worth more than $200.00). So backup your software if you don't know to do so already!
So to sum it up, there are your options provided that you are a legitamite user, if you aren't, then you shouldn't be asking for help because you warrent none.
Logan
#9
Not backing up software... err... not backing up is pretty stupid, but if you're going to do it ensure it's done right. Way back in the days pre-CDR I used a reasonable about of floppies and did numerous backups... Of course I kept them in the same draw and they were all destroyed in the same coffee related disaster ;) Doh!
Jarrod, $3500 is common - but you can get it for $1500 if you play discreet right (competitive price matching, find a region that's close to it's sales targets etc.)
07/30/2003 (2:55 am)
I'm fairly sure it's cDilla they use for all the Max licensing now. You can get a duplicate set of discs and manuals for about a nominal charge if you have a full license. They were less useful when I lost (someone stole) my academic version - but i've long lost the luxury of being able to buy them (legally).Not backing up software... err... not backing up is pretty stupid, but if you're going to do it ensure it's done right. Way back in the days pre-CDR I used a reasonable about of floppies and did numerous backups... Of course I kept them in the same draw and they were all destroyed in the same coffee related disaster ;) Doh!
Jarrod, $3500 is common - but you can get it for $1500 if you play discreet right (competitive price matching, find a region that's close to it's sales targets etc.)
#10
07/30/2003 (6:47 am)
@Gareth - great to hear they are finally price matching LW and Maya. Either way $1500 US is still enough money to do some leg work to get new disks if it were legit to begin with.
#11
08/12/2003 (11:40 am)
Woops wrong thread... :) 
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