I am definitely sure other file formats support would make my Octane usage life better, for me and many others,despite your opinion ! but I think
I've already made it clear. that I completely disagree with you in a radical way!!!

.I think starting this discussion is healthy and if you read bellow your reply , will see one of the advantages.
I happen to prefer working on the standalone version of Octane.The interface is unbeatable, the response , better!
3ds Max plugin is terrific but Max is a heavy software, and hungry too!My poor system even with a Quadro 4000 suffers.
And I am talking about facts here.