Describe a <b>small</b> problem in 3ds Max that annoys you in your daily work. Please give the steps that show it and describe <b>clearly</b> how you'd prefer it to work. Please include a description!

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Warn about file permission problem (using max without admin rights)

max doesn't raise errors if it can't save settings into some files, because the current users has not the file rights to write.

IMHO some user setting files are stored into %ProgramFiles% and not into e.g.: %USERPROFILE% or the 3dsmax project folder

e.g.: the "DefaultUI.kbdx" file. So a normal user can't change the keyboard shortcuts.

IMHO 3dsmax should display a error message if some settings can't be stored, because of a access denied.

Maybe this is also related:
* http://3dsmaxfeedback.autodesk.com/forums/76763-small-annoying-things/suggestions/2976864-mental-ray-distribute-bucket-render-need-admin-
* http://3dsmaxfeedback.autodesk.com/forums/76763-small-annoying-things/suggestions/2765830-don-t-store-max-rayhosts-under-programfiles-

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  • Martin BAdminMartin B (Admin, Autodesk) commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    'as designed' sounds a bit strange. Maybe the idea is not to disturb the user each time 3ds Max closes? Which version of 3ds Max are you referring to?

    I would think that the underlying problem to address is not to store user-customizable data in %ProgramFiles%.

    Filing a bug report sounds like the right thing to do....

  • jediejedie commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    case was closed by autodesk with "as designed" :(

  • jediejedie commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    I reported this problem with CaseNo: 08028848 to autodesk...

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