About the Companion CD-ROM
The CD-ROM included with your copy of 3D Studio MAX f/x
contains valuable software programs and example files from
the appropriate chapters.


To view the CD-ROM

Windows 95/NT: Double-click on the LAUNCHME.EXE file
from your Windows Explorer or File Manager. You'll see a
menu screen offering several choices. See "Navigating the
CD-ROM" below for your option choices.


Navigating the CD-ROM

Your choices for navigating the CD-ROM appear on the opening
screen. You can quit the CD, browse the Hot Picks, or learn
more about Ventana.

Using the Author Files on the CD-ROM
You can access the material on the CD-ROM directly through 
Windows Explorer (Windows NT).


Technical Support

Technical support is available for installation-related
problems only. The technical support office is open from
8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday through Friday and can be
reached via the following methods:

Phone: (919) 544-9404 extension 81
Faxback Answer System: (919) 544-9404 extension 85
E-mail: help@vmedia.com
FAX: (919) 544-9472
World Wide Web: http://www.vmedia.com/support
America Online: keyword Ventana

Limits of Liability & Disclaimer of Warranty
The author and publisher of this book have used their best
efforts in preparing the CD-ROM and the programs contained
in it. These efforts include the development, research, and
testing of the theories and programs to determine their
effectiveness. The author and publisher make no warranty of
any kind expressed or implied, with regard to these programs
or the documentation contained in this book. The author and
publisher shall not be liable in the event of incidental or
consequential damages in connection with, or arising out of,
the furnishing, performance, or use of the programs,
associated instructions, and/or claims of productivity
gains. Some of the software on this CD-ROM is shareware;
there may be additional charges (owed to the software
authors/makers) incurred for their registration and
continued use. See individual program's README or
VREADME.TXT files for more information.