Can anyone tell me why 3ds files seem to break up the model when I import them into Poser? For example, i cannot accurately import the beautiful models from SciFi3D because they tend to be either 3ds (which breaks up) or MAX which Poser cannot handle. Thanks!

I had this problem a while back. I think I solved it like this : 1. Open the 3ds model in 3dstudio max. 2. Select each texture in turn (Material Window) and make the textures double sided. 3. save the 3ds model and re-import into poser. I'm not at my PC at the moment so I can't test that, but give it a try.

but what if you dont have 3dstudio max?

I encountered the same problem and I definitely don't have 3dstudio max.... :)

Unusual. I've been modelling for 4 years in max and I import everything to poser as 3ds, then convert it to obj. I started doing this because I wasn't happy with the stability of the obj export from max. I've never had a problem with 3ds files at all. I'm sorry I can't offer a solution. It could be that some technique has been used that poser doesn't like (and that I've never used), but I can't imagine what it could be. mac

A program called deep exploration can fix this problem, it seems to be caused by max 4 and 5 having a newer version of the 3ds file format.

I've had this same problem with vehicles I've downloaded from Planit3D...I bring in the 3ds file & the vehicle is flying all over the place :(. Does the same thing in Vue as well.....

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Download Accu-Trans. It's free for 30 days. After that, it's $20 on the honor system. It's like a poor man's PolyTrans - it will convert among many different 3D formats. Open your "bad" 3ds file in Accu-Trans, then save it as an OBJ. You should be able to import it into Poser then.