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Using the Internet

Posted on Oct 19, 2002 | Last Updated Oct 26, 2011

This editorial on education was printed as a Chalkboard column in the Messenger.

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How can I help fund the Shawn Olson Creative Arts?

Posted on Jul 18, 2004 | Last Updated Nov 7, 2011

You can help fund Shawn Olson by spreading the word, adding links, or donating.

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Moving to Montreal

Posted on Feb 29, 2020 | Last Updated Jan 25, 2024

I took a job in Montreal to work as a Product Owner for 3ds Max.

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SMD Collision Mesh Tool

Posted on May 12, 2009 | Last Updated May 1, 2013

Download the SMD Collision Mesh Prep Tool for 3D Studio Max and learn how to use it.

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Free Useful Javascripts

Posted on Jun 4, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 19, 2011

Links to articles that give free javascript code or javascript examples.

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How can I support Shawn Olson?

Posted on Nov 30, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 2, 2011

You can help support Shawn Olson's efforts by making a donation.

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Creating a Tileable Texture from a Photo

Posted on Dec 7, 2011 | Last Updated May 29, 2022

Steps on making a tileable texture from a photo inside 3ds Max. Includes step-by-step instructions along with a video tutorial.

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Select Radio Inputs JavaScript

Posted on Aug 16, 2007 | Last Updated Nov 11, 2011

A free javascript function to choose radio inputs with a given value.

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Strauss Shader bug in Render To Texture

Posted on Jun 7, 2009 | Last Updated Nov 12, 2011

You cannot use a material using the Strauss Shader when trying to output to the diffuse map with Render To Texture in 3DS Max 2010.

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Card Game Score Sheets

Posted on Jun 4, 2003 | Last Updated Nov 19, 2011

Scoresheets for various card games.

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Wall Worm plugins and scripts for 3ds Max