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spline objects. If your selection contains several objects which instance another object, the resulting copies also instance the same object. Compound Objects Containing Actively Linked Objects If you use an actively linked object as part of a compound object, you should always choose Copy when you specify how the linked object is transferred to the compound object. Choosing Reference or Instance can cause instability in the software. Attaching Actively Linked Objects to an Editable Mesh, Poly, Patch, or Spline Object Actively linked objects should not be attached to editable objects, as this introduces instability to the software. Instead, make a copy of the actively linked object, and attach the clone to the editable object. Creating Hierarchies with Actively Linked Objects Creating parent-child links between actively linked objects AND 3ds Max objects can cause unpredictable results. For this reason, 3ds Max does not allow you to link an actively linked object to a 3ds Max object. However, you can link a 3ds Max object to an actively linked object. The existing hierarchies of linked objects cannot be broken in 3ds Max. This would compromise the structure of Blocks and Styles. Any changes must be made in the original DWG file. Similarly, actively linked objects cannot be included in the creation of Group on page 282 or Assembly on page 287 objects in 3ds Max. Controller Assignments Actively linked objects should not be included in any IK animation chains, as they will cause unpredictable results. Likewise, animation controllers should not be applied to actively linked objects. Assignments to avoid include: ■ HI IK Solver on page 3392 ■ IK Limb Solver on page 3444 ■ Spline IK Solver on page 3445 ■ HD IK Solver on page 3422 File Link | 6985