Itoo Software Forum
Forest Pack => Forest Pro (*) => Topic started by: BH1040 on April 05, 2019, 01:34:16 AM
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Although I have used FPpro in the past on this same machine, I can't get FP to show up in the Create pull-down menu in 3dsmax 2016.
I have:
-downloaded and installed V6 and all the libraries.
-re-subscribed and input new license info.
-activated the license using license manager.
Installed directories appear correct.
C:/Program Files/Itoo Software/Forest Pack Pro
FPpro DLO shows up in the C:/Program Files/Autodesk/3ds Max 2016/Plugins directory.
Nothing I do seems to initialize FPpro when I start 3dsmax.
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Hi,
Please, check the 3ds Max's Plug-in Manager (Customize > Plug-in Manager...). Is the plug-in loaded? Are other plug-ins loaded correctly? Is the Additional MAX plug-ins checkbox marked? Any additional info is welcome. Thanks in advance for any further comments on this issue you can share about it with us / our user community.
Best regards,
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I do have problems. No "Additional Plugins" header. FP not loaded.
Edit: I just copied the FPpro DLO file to the /stdplugs folder within Max 2016. Now I get the software showing up in the Max /Create dropdown AND a floater window as well.
Am I creating a messy "hacked" install of the plugin? Should I start over and re-install the plugin differently?
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While I'm waiting for expert advice on my DLO hack, I read through the Installation and Customisation document.
It appears I don't have the following files loaded.
User Interface Files
<maxdir>\ForestQT.dll
<maxdir>\QtCore_Itoo_4.dll
<maxdir>\QtGui_Itoo_4.dll
<maxdir>\QtXml_Itoo_4.dll
<maxdir>\QtSolutions_MFCMigrationFramework-Itoo.dll
Is this my problem?
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Hi,
In addition to the plug-in's .dlo itself, several files are needed for the proper plug-in functionality (like shaders etc.). Instead of copying the .dlo, configuring the "Additional MAX plug-ins" folder under Configure System Paths > 3rd Party Plug-Ins would be recommendable (attaching screen-shot). Hope that helps.
Best regards,
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How about the fact that the above DLL files are not found on my machine. Shouldn't they have loaded when I installed FP 6?
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When installing ForestPack do You get any errors? Do You see these files being copied? Can You find these files after reinstall?
(https://i.imgur.com/TRYpTDp.png)
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I do not get any errors and yes, all those files are present.
Success! I believe I now have a clean install. My last experience with Forest goes back to 2013 so I will refresh my knowledge. Thank you all for answering questions.
My next endeavor is to load the HQ Plants 2 library that I purchased 6 years ago. Hope it works.
Cheers.