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+====== LC Max ======
+{{:tools:lcmax:lc-max_logo.gif?nolink|}}
+===== Getting started =====
+Lasershow Converter MAX works with modern versions of Autodesk's 3ds Max computer graphics program. It lets you turn 3D computer graphics into laser graphics, quickly and easily.
+  * [[tools:lcmax:intro|Introduction]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:instal|Installing Lasershow Converter MAX]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:whats new|What's new]]
+The Lasershow Converter MAX system consists of three plug-ins for 3ds Max: a rendering plug-in, a utility plug-in and a modifier plug-in.
+===== Tutorial Videos =====
+  * [[tools:lcmax:tutorial 1|Tutorial 1/5: Installation and configuration]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:tutorial 2|Tutorial 2/5: Overview]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:tutorial 3|Tutorial 3/5: Modifiers]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:tutorial 4|Tutorial 4/5: Render settings]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:tutorial 5|Tutorial 5/5: Animation]]
+===== Lasershow Converter MAX Renderer =====
+The renderer turns 3ds Max frames and scenes into laser-projectable frames and scenes. Here are step-by-step instructions on using the renderer:
+  * [[tools:lcmax:renderer#step_1selecting_the_renderer|Step 1: Selecting the renderer]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:renderer#step_2rendering_a_frame|Step 2: Rendering a frame]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:renderer#step_3rendering_an_animation|Step 3: Rendering an animation]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:renderer#step_4viewing_an_animation_and_sending_it_to_beyond|Step 4: Viewing an animation]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:renderer#step_5summary|Step 5: Summary]]
+**Click one of the topics below for details about the rendering plug-in:**
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Rendering Overview|Overview]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Line Types|Line Types]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Line Color|Line Color]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Filter settings|Filter settings]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Laser Output|Laser Output]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Ultra-smooth refresh-based rendering|Ultra-smooth refresh-based rendering]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Include Z-axis data in laser frame|Include Z-axis data in laser frames]]
+===== Lasershow Converter MAX Utility =====
+The utility plug-in lets you adjust aspects of how 3ds Max objects will be drawn by the renderer. Click one of the topics below for details.
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Utility Overview|Overview]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Laser Preview|Laser Preview]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:About object settings|About object settings]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Object Quick-Setup|Object Quick-Setup]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Object Line Types|Object Line Types]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Object Line Color|Object Line Color]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Object Filter Settings|Object Filter Settings]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Object Point Spacing|Object Point Spacing]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Object Soft Line|Object Soft Line]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Object Beam Brush|Object Beam Brush]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Connection to BEYOND|Connection to BEYOND]]
+===== Lasershow Converter MAX Modifier =====
+The modifier allows adjustments to specific mesh selections in 3ds Max. The topics below explain this issue.
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Modifier Overview|Overview]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Modifier Line Types |Modifier Line Types]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Modifier Line Color|Modifier Line Color]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Modifier Contours|Modifier Contours]]
+===== Tips and Tricks =====
+Here are some advanced topics regarding Lasershow Converter MAX:
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Contour axis|Contour axis]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Tips Beam path optimization|Tips: Beam path optimization]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Tips Color and path consistency|Tips: Color and path consistency]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Tips Importing artwork|Tips: Importing artwork]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:tips dust and particle animations|Tips: Creating dust-like animations using particle systems]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:fixing_extra_lines_on_cone_objects|Tips: Fixing extra lines on cone object]]s
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Tips Point spacing for lines|Tips: Point spacing for lines]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Tips Point spacing for objects|Tips: Point spacing for objects]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Tips Scan speeds and LC MAX|Tips: Scan speeds and LC MAX]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Tips Using renderable splines|Tips: Using renderable splines]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Tips Using MAX-defined|Tips: Using MAX-defined]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Tips Using mesh selection|Tips: Using mesh selection]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Tips Fixing mysterious flickering lines|Tips: Fixing mysterious flickering lines]]
+  * [[tools:lcmax:Questions and answers|Questions and answers]]
+**Copyright and credits**
+//Lasershow Converter MAX is copyright © 2001-2021 by Pangolin Laser Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
+ds Max is a registered trademark of Autodesk Inc. \\
+Lasershow Designer 2000, Lasershow Designer BEYOND and Lasershow Converter MAX are trademarks of Pangolin Laser Systems Inc. \\
+Lasershow Converter MAX includes David Gould Rendering Technology. Copyright ©2000 David Gould.//