posted 09-10- 04:20 AM
OK.....If the program you have is 'OpenPlane Studio' then the answer is simple!To export parts from it, you select an object and choose export lod ( first button onthe lower of the toolbars ) Choose to export it as a .OBJ file ( the plugin should be included with OPS ) you can then import that into Max, play with it, and then export it again. OPS will import the .OBJ file and replace whatever part you have selcted.
Hippies plugin tools were for use with AC3D. There are a few Max users on the board ( Nat for sure, and a few others ) so if you get stuck, just post 
I don't think you can transfer a whole SM into Max, but I knowyou can do it piece by piece. Build your new model in Max and export it piece by piece and imprt into the SM using OpenPlane Studio.