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# Can I use data from external files to control my scene or animation?

MAXScript FAQ > Working With Scene Nodes > Can I use data from external files to control my scene or animation?

The answer is a definitive yes. All necessary classes and methods required to read and write text and binary files (and much more) can be found in the topic External File Access - Topics Index

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