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# 3ds Max

1. Download and open [**3ds Max**](https://www.autodesk.co.kr/products/3ds-max/overview?term=1-YEAR\&tab=subscription).

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**2023 version or lower recommended** 
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2. Select **\[Customize] - \[Units Setup]**

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3. Select **\[Display Unit Scale] - \[Metric] - \[Centimeters]**

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4. Make sure **\[1 Unit - 1.0 Centimeters]** is selected and press the **\[OK]** button.

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4. Import Base Model FBX file.\
   \[File] - \[Import] - \[**M\_Mannequin.FBX  or F\_Mannequin.FBX**] **file**

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6. Check \[**Geometry] - \[Smoothing Groups]**

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7. Check the Pivot position. **(X:0.0cm , Y:0.0cm , Z:0.0cm)**

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