No worries.. It's really not that difficult to install the Network License.
Every FRC team has a copy of 3ds max 8 that allows for 5 seats. Each team gets one license, which is a Network License. Autodesk will not convert it to a stand alone license if you call them. I've tried.
Preparations:
1) You want to install the network license on a server; the server can be any computer which other computers have access to. If you are just installing on ONE computer, the network license still works, too.
2) Ideally, you want to setup a folder on your network that can be accessed by all computers. For example, the way I set up the network license was I put the license file on an FTP server and the other computers access the FTP server for the license file.
3)Find out your server's name, START>(right-click) on MY COMPUTER > Properties > Computer Name Tab. You will need this when you install 3ds max 8 and license activation.
4) It is important that you install 3DS Max 8 with the Network License option, not Stand-Alone. Do this for all the computers you will be working with. But before you do this, install the network license first.
5) Now, on the server, install both network license manager and network license activation. Instructions can be found on the 3dsmax8 dvd.
6) If your comptuer does not have a DVD drive, you can use another computer that has a DVD drive and share that drive so that the server can access the DVD.
7) Once installed, run 3DSMAX8NLA.exe which can be found in \Program Files\Autodesk Network License Manager\Network License Activation Utility\enu\ You will need an internet connection. Fill out the information. Once you;ve finished, it should generate a license file; it'll ask you to save it on your hard drive.
8) Once you have the license file, put it in a folder on your server.
9)now, open LMTOOLS by going to START>ALL PROGRAMS > AUTODESK > NETWORK LICENSE MANAGER > LMTOOLS.
10) go to this thread
http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=40655 and read post #2. This wil show you how to setup LMTOOLS.
10)install 3ds max 8 with the Network License option and input the server name in the Network License Server field. Use the serial number that comes with your copy of the software.
11) The first time you open 3dsmax 8, you will be prompted to find the license file. This shouldn't be hard if you setup your network correctly.
I could take screenshots if you guys need it.
Hope I've helped
