posted 01-09- 03:19 PM               

I can save the model in 3ds-format (not MAX!) so where should I texture it - in OPS or in 3D studio ? How can I export/import my objects to OPS (without 3DMax and AC3D) - and if this is impossible will someone do this for me (and send me the sm-file or whatever) - is there 1 documentation for dummys like me (I´ve read about 10 docs and cant find what I´m lookin for) ???

posted 01-09- 04:03 PM               

Max 1.2 plugins... http://www.habware.at/duck.htm

Max 2 plugins... http://www.habware.at/duck2.htm

Max 3 plugins... http://www.habware.at/duck3.htm

posted 01-09- 04:31 PM               

I work with the old 3D Studio Dos Version (its called 3D Studio R4).

But I find an util named "crossroads" that converts from 3ds to obj format.

posted 01-09- 05:46 PM               

If the 3DS to OBJ converter works OK then you should have little problems. There is also a 3DS imported for OPS but I'm afraid it doesn't work too well.

Two of the issues you might find are:

1. Positioning the objects around there origin and with rotations removed before export. This has been solved for MAX using a MAXScript. MAX's 3DS export provides the objects in the positions as they appear on the screen, but if the 3DS DOS provides them the right way this problem will dissapear.

2. The 3DS format doesn't have any explicit vertex normals, just shading groups which you can then use to calculate your own vertex normals. If the 3DS->OBJ converter doesn't do this you will end up with a flat shaded aircraft. If this is the case I'm sure a kind hearted sole here will be able to take your 3DS files and provide you with shaded OBJ files.

Good Luck