Yeah..I use .3ds whenever possible, because they're a lot smaller than .dxf..;) You can, with a little finessing, include Boolean objects to a model (placement and texturing only, Booleans can't be exported, for example), but as for taking parts out of the initial model, it's not adviseable (it's possible, but if you try to move the model, you'll leave 'kibbles 'n bits' all over the screen..best not go there..;) they're handy to use as models. have some fun, and don't be afraid to experiment..and you can also import .obj, if you're using another program that supports it. take care.

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

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