Shorah my friend Emor
Sorry if i answer only now. I have read someone work with 3DS 8. After many time seeking informations and software (and if i mistake, excuse me), The best versions who work correctly for plasma are 3DS 7 or 3DS 2010. The version 8 and 9 have a strange problem for work with plasma engine, and the versions from 2011 to next have not a plugin available who can work in plasma setting. Is true, these informations are old, because come from 2011, but i not have hear abotut another version of 3DS Max good for to create ages in safety.
I think is better work with Max 7, for not have problem after export age or plasma settings. Thanks to a good plugin, i know Max 2010 is good too, ut i prefer use the original Max....low perils of crash...LOL
Good job all. And take care.