====== Installing Lasershow Converter MAX Utility Plugin ======

Once the installer has installed the files, Lasershow Converter MAX needs to be integrated into 3ds Max. This process is described below:

  - Start 3ds Max
  - Click on the **Utilities** tab. This has an icon of a wrench.\\ {{:tools:lcmax:install-1.png?nolink|}}
  - Click on the Configure Button Sets button \\ {{:tools:lcmax:install-2.png?nolink|}} \\ You will get a new dialog window called "Configure Button Sets": \\ {{:tools:lcmax:install-3.png?nolink|}}
  - Click the up arrow next to the Total Buttons box. This will add a button to the utilities tab in MAX.
  - Scroll the scroll bar down to the bottom to show the new (empty) button.
  - Drag and drop the Lasershow Converter MAX item onto the button.
  - Click OK. 

This will install Lasershow Converter MAX as one of the utilities available in 3ds Max. The Lasershow Converter MAX utility plug-in allows you to control various laser rendering settings, and also allows you to view and save animations.

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