Ok...many thx 4 the replies..the files corrupt no matter what i'm exporting (entire body or just head, arms etc). I'm already using the Habware plugs..but another problem arises when using them....mainly when i import the .OBJ into Max..i convert to editable mesh...but i'm unable too use soft selection in vertex mode to manipulate the mesh....no matter how small an increment i use the entire mesh is always selected.
Michael 3 WAS exporting to 3DS without any problems...but suddenly went t*ts up.
Anyways...i wasn't aware of the export limitations of the 3ds format, and my patience has worn out....enough to reformat and install winxp...lets see what happens ;)

Message edited on: 07/12/2004 18:15