gMax from my experience is great, it is basically MAX4 minus some features ( like render and particles ) have a look at http://www.dsmith.gmaxsupport.com/Essential_Tools.htm There are lots of programs there to use with gMax as well as a 3d exploration 1.5 for download. Which is great for file conversion.

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