“XAML Parse Error: “.”, hexadecimal value 0x00, is an invalid character. Line 1, position 1.” when starting 3ds Max

3DS MAX, TUTORIAL

3ds Max: Fix “XAML Parse Error” & Reset Ribbon to Default Settings

Issue: The following error messages appear when trying to start 3ds Max, and the 3ds...

9 Mar 2025
Backburner Server message “A socket operation was attempted to an unreachable network” when submitting network render job from 3ds Max

3DS MAX, TUTORIAL

Fix: Backburner “Unreachable Network” Error in 3ds Max Rendering

Issue: The message “Error sending on UDP to <IP address>: A socket operation was attempted...

9 Mar 2025
Slow render times using V-Ray in 3ds Max

3DS MAX, TUTORIAL, V-RAY

Troubleshoot Slow V-Ray Renders in 3ds Max: Quick Guide

Slow Renders with V-Ray in 3ds Max: Troubleshooting Guide Experiencing longer-than-usual render times when using...

9 Mar 2025
[Update]: MAYA 2020

ARNOLD, Cloud Rendering, MAYA, TUTORIAL

Maya 2020: New Features & Updates for Animators, Renderers & More

Maya 2020 has arrived, bringing a host of exciting new features and improvements! This release...

9 Mar 2025
“Installation failed on Exit” when attempting to install Maya on macOS

MAYA, TUTORIAL

Maya Installation Failed on macOS? Fix the Issue with These Steps

Issue: When installing Maya on macOS, you might encounter this message: Installation FailedThe software could...

9 Mar 2025
Scene objects become Bounding Boxes in 3ds Max Viewport

3DS MAX, TUTORIAL

3ds Max: Objects Displaying as Bounding Boxes? Here’s the Fix!

Objects Display as Bounding Boxes in 3ds Max Viewport Have you encountered a situation where,...

9 Mar 2025