Step by step instruction list on how to EXACTLY install Lightwave.

(Special thanks to Jacques for the revision)

  1. Insert LightWave CD
  2. Double click LightWave3D icon
  3. Read the Read Me in the NewTek folder!
  4. Double click install LightWave3D
  5. If there is not an OK button on the LightWave splash screen, hit return
  6. Press OK to continue
  7. Drag the Install LightWave icon onto the hard drive where you want to install LightWave. Make sure that the name of your hard drive does not have any spaces.
  8. Wait while LightWave installs
  9. Click quit
  10. Double click the hard drive where you installed LightWave3D
  11. Open the NewTek folder
  12. Double click on Config Maker application
  13. Select Config File from File menu on top menu bar
  14. Go to Newtek:Programs and then find LWConfig
  15. Open LWConfig (you will not find anything inside, but the data will be transfered)
  16. Select Config File again from File menu on top menu bar
  17. Go to Newtek:Programs and then find Lightwave Modeler Prefs
  18. Open Lightwave Modeler Prefs (you will not find anything inside, but the data will be transfered)
  19. Select "quit" from File menu
  20. Open the Programs folder within the NewTek folder
  21. Double click LWConfig
  22. Find "ContentDirectory", about 4 lines down from top
  23. Type a path to the NewTek folder after the words "ContentDirectory, ie: ContentDirectory HardDrive:Newtek
  24. Save the changes and close the window
  25. Open the Programs folder of the NewTek folder
  26. Open your System folder and find the Preferences folder
  27. Hold down the "option" key and drag "LW Modeler Prefs" from the Programs folder into the Preferences folder.
  28. You're done! Launch LightWave and have fun.

There is a patch now for LightWave 3D Power Mac - get it here.

Any questions? Contact NewTek Technical support at 913-228-8282 Monday - Thurs 8-8 Central Standard Time and Fridays from 9-6 CST or email us at tech@newtek.com.