3D Rendering (1/2)

This procedure is designed to evaluate processor performance while creating 3D images using Autodesk* 3DS Max* 9. Run this test on a system running Windows* XP or Windows* Vista*.

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The workload used in this document is called Dragon_Character_Rig.max. The workload consists of a scene of a Dragon_Character_Rig.max rendered at 1920x1080. One frame is rendered. The render options set are Atmospherics, Effects and Displacement. The advanced lighting options are also set.

1. Install 3ds Max using default settings.

2. Select OpenGL if prompted for a software driver setting during the install process or if prompted when the application is first launched.

3. After installation is complete, reboot the computer.

4. Double click the icon for 3DS Max to launch the application. The window below should appear.

5. From the File menu, go to File  Open. This will open up the dialog below. Under c:\SEGs\3dsmax\Scenes\Characters\Complete, load the scene called Dragon_Character_Rig.max. You may need to copy the contents of the Scenes directory manually from your installation cd to c:\SEGs\3dsmax\Scenes\Characters\Complete prior to opening the file.

6. This will bring up the window below.