This will teach you how to import material libraries, and manage your existing materials for efficiency.. Exporting mtl files from 3ds max problem. ask question. up vote 0 down vote favorite. i'm having a small problem with exporting mtl files in 3ds max. i would like to use an obj + its material library in an opengl program. the model gets exported just fine, but i loose all the reflective/refractive parameters of my materials when i export them. Re: .mtl files and 3ds import chances are it is mapped...you just have to get the files in the right spot for the model to "see" them. if my post answers your question, please click the "accept as solution" button..
3ds max; mtl file not loading on import/ viewport error; advanced search. closed thread. results 1 to 5 of 5 i try to import it back into max, load up the file (with the mtl file in same folder), it loads up the object fine, but none of my materials are attached to it. by adricorrea in forum 3ds max replies: 3 last post: september 3rd. .mtl question: hi all, i have a model of a village in virtools 3.0. i have exported the model as a .obj file to bring into max. the textures have exported as .jpgs and it's also created a .mtl file.. Using mdl adding custom mdl search paths. to use mdl within iray for 3ds max, you must specify the location on disk where the mdl is stored in render setup > settings > custom mdl for mdl import to work. this is also true if the mdl you are importing is based on other supporting mdl files (i.e. it includes other mdl files), in this case the path to the supporting mdl will also need to.
