How can Maya export 3DS file?

[poserpro]

maybe export as obj, and use deep exploration to convert it as 3ds.

just a thought.

[monotypic]

there's a .obj import plugin for 3dsmax somewhere... (free)
works pretty deciently....
i don't know where you'd get it though...

[poserpro]

it is about 'duck'-the author, and not sure if it support max 5 good, seemed to have problem with obj import in max 4.

[bentllama]

if you dont have deep exploration...there are some free routes to take...

FBX file format plugins
www.kaydara.com
[FBX is a bridge format that can carry aniamtion,UV,and other info between packages]


WINGS3d
www.wings3d.com
[wings imports 3ds and exports obj]

[Clondike7]

thanks for the replies; but unfortunatly none worked out.
I don't have deep exploration; the FBX plug-ins just freeze Maya while its starting up. As for Wings3D, it exports objs and imports 3ds, it does the same thing as Maya, i need something that exports 3ds.

Any ideas?

[poserpro]

deep exploration is free for trial for 30 days, not sure if it exports file. but its predecessor does.

cheers.

pop

[bentllama]

Originally posted by Clondike7
thanks for the replies; but unfortunatly none worked out.
I don't have deep exploration; the FBX plug-ins just freeze Maya while its starting up. As for Wings3D, it exports objs and imports 3ds, it does the same thing as Maya, i need something that exports 3ds.

Any ideas?

wings3d will export 3DS.

[ceql]

The Free MAX obj Importer/exporter is at:
http://www.habware.at/duck4.htm

Works fine in Max5... it can import/export obj retaining their quads too ;)

[CGTalk Moderation]

This thread has been automatically closed as it remained inactive for 12 months. If you wish to continue the discussion, please create a new thread in the appropriate forum.