Quote - There seems to be some confusion here with regard to the differnt file types. A "3D Studio" file (.3ds) and a "3D Studio Max" file (.max) are not the same. The former can indeed be imported into Poser but the later cannot.

There is no confusion, so I'm not sure why you are bringing up .max extensions. The original poster mentioned making models (IE: sunglasses/shoes) and textures and using them in Poser. He didn't ask about whole scenes: > Quote - ...models and textures using 3D Studio Max. What we want to do is convert his creations...I'm planning to start with simple props like sunglasses and shoes. ...what needs to be done to prepare models (like the ones I mentioned) for use by Poser?

When I replied I was very specific and stated that Poser can open .3ds files and then save them as props.

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