What prog to open *.3ds file with?

ben-the-slacker · June 29th, 2002, 04:31 PM

I just downloaded some kind of model that is in *.3ds format. What kind of prog can I use to open this file?
Thanks

Daft_Ghosty · June 29th, 2002, 05:41 PM

3ds is 3D Studio Max.. some other 3d programs can import the format if I rememebr right.. but the 3ds is 3D Max

ben-the-slacker · June 29th, 2002, 05:46 PM

Thanks

Do you know if there's a free prog that can open this kind of file? I don't have 3D Studio Max, and don't think I can afford it

Daft_Ghosty · June 29th, 2002, 05:58 PM

sure u can use max =) Gmax.. which is a free version..

you can get that from here

http://www.discreet.com/products/gma...downloads.html

then go to the web site below.. and u will see the importer plugin for 3ds files =) have fun

http://www.btinternet.com/~cjcookson/gmax/

ben-the-slacker · June 29th, 2002, 09:03 PM

Thanks again Daft Ghostly

Wow, 20mb

That'll take forever on 56k. I think I'll wait a few days until I have access to a T1 again to download it

Daft_Ghosty · June 29th, 2002, 10:42 PM

your welcome.. and here I am looking at it.. and going hey.. 20 megs.. that's small.. =) 3dmax the full version is pretty large..

Daft_Ghosty · June 30th, 2002, 03:06 AM

what was your question John?

John C. Dechon · June 30th, 2002, 04:25 AM

There wasn't a question. I started to do a response here but on second thought then wanted to cancel (delete) it...the screen wouldn't let me delete my post saying I "didn't have permission" to do that. I am a registered member and it WAS my post so I don't know what the problem was/is why I couldn't delete it.

Anyway, I just wanted it deleted...

Daft_Ghosty · June 30th, 2002, 10:57 AM

hehe k.. its all good =) as for the delete option.. that is for mods only.. give Scott somemore time and I'll bet with the php he will be able to make the delete only display to the mods.. as it does causes confusion..

hey but if u have a responce with more programs like milkshape.. or others.. please psot them.. its always good to have more then one source.. and one persons view point on what programs to use..

I personaly use 3dmax.. so that is what I think of first.. others know of free programs to do the same.. and there is a good amount of file converters too to change the format to something u want..

so respond on.. =)

daveleau · June 30th, 2002, 11:01 AM

Your wish is our command JCD.