heck, my preferred import format is .3ds. I try to use them whenever possible, tho I've also imported .dxf and .lwo, with no appreciable problems (other than them coming in upside down, which I suspect is just a difference given to primacy of XYZ coordiates). Haven't tried the Force.net stuff yet (even though I've got..oh.. about 60 megs worth..;). Try downloading again, and make sure you get the .3ds ones..I know the site does have several versions of most of the models. I've downloaded .max ones by mistake..

I wish I'd said that.. The Staircase Wit

anahl nathrak uth vas betude doth yel dyenvey..;)