I recently bought a set of 3ds objects that specifically said they could be used in Poser 6, but every time I import one poser freezes up. I did write to the maker and ask for suggestions, but was wondering if anyone knows what I could be doing wrong? Thanks!

Sometimes Poser had difficulty importing 3ds models (the precise format varies somnetimes, as 3ds is a kind of generic model format, and Poser can't handle all the different variations). When that happens, what I usually do is convert the model to .obj format then reimport it. You can use something like Deep Exploration to do that.

EEk! I don't want to spend $150 to use an under $15 dollar product! LOL. Is there a cheaper way, maybe ?

Some of the free modelers (like Wings or anim8tor) may be able to import a 3ds model and then re-export it as .obj.

There is an old free program called Crossroads (google for it) that should do what you want and more besides.

Attached Link: http://www.gentrycitylimits.com/FreeWareConversionSoftware.htm

I could never get Crossroads to work on 3ds files. I think they've changed the format slightly since that program was last updated.

I use Accu-Trans. Free for 30 days, on the honor system.

http://www.micromouse.ca/

hrrrrrm, I get a "page cannot be found" error, should've checked before I posted the link...maybe it doesn't exist anymore ;p

I checked Wings and it will do the import export if Crossroads will not.

Attached Link: http://synapses.mcg.edu/tools/xroads/xroads.stm

Thanks everyone, I ended up converting them with Anim8tor,very easy, and now they are working great! Thanks for all the suggestions :-)

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