need help in 3ds max

[rony]

Hi there
I'm new to lightwave and i'v a little problem ...
i downloaded 3d models from help3d (http://www.help3d.com) in 3ds format, and i want to use them IN LIGHTWAVE , BUT how ????
any help would be appreciated

[Thomas P]

You need to get a converter or find someone willing to convert them that has one. Lightwave does not open 3ds or MAX format files (to my knowledge) as MAX cannot open a lwo format file. I don't know of any converters out there that are free or trial type anymore.

You may be better off just looking for a lwo format version of the mesh you want.

[Darrell Lawrence]

Actually, Lightwave Modeler will import 3DS format.

Sometimes it comes in totally screwed up though.

3D Explorer is a decent converter for 3DS to other formats.

I tend to prefer exporting a 3DS to OBJ format then converting to LW format. OBJ format can hold the 3DS info better than straight to LW, and OBJ format goes to Lightwave easier.

OBJ format sems to be the best over-all *go-between* format :)

[Thomas P]

See... A lightwave expert that knows :D

[thomas7g]

warrior and Sir Stephen are the original "Transformers"

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