When I import Celtic1G.3DS into Poser 7, the ivy is displaced (spatial translation error) from the cross.
screenshot:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v604/seachnasaigh/tutorials/?action=view&current=Celtic1G_3ds_import_Poser7.png

*     Celtic2.3DS* imports with the stone base displaced (spatial translation error) from the cross.
screenshot:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v604/seachnasaigh/tutorials/?action=view&current=Celtic2_3ds_import_Poser7.png

*     Celtic2G.3DS* fails entirely to import;  the object name appears in the scene menu, and the joint editor puts a crosshair at 0,0,0 but there is no visible object.

     I've only been in 3D for three years, so my modeling skills are still minimal.  I think I could separate and fix the displaced ivy, but I doubt if I could fix the merged stone base.  Hexagon and Silo also show spatial translation errors.  I just got LightWave 9.3, but I haven't learned to use it yet.  When I get to the engine house this morning, I'll try to import these files into LightWave.
     The easiest solution would be if Merlin supplied an .obj as well as the .3ds and .vob formats.  Failing this, could I at least get corrected .3ds  files which don't have this quirk?

     I'm using Poser 7 in Windows XP SP3.

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Kristi;

     It is done;  thank you.  By the time I had taken care of things at the fire station and got a chance to get on the computer, Merlin had already adapted the geometries to suit Poser and he had sent me the new files. :D

John (aka Merlin);

          Wow, you responded quickly!  The new .3ds files imported successfully into Poser 7.  Thank you for taking the time to accomodate us Poser folk;  I realize that if you use 3ds Max, it would be hard to check for every possible incompatibility in Poser.

     I'm glad to get the full set of the Merlin's Celtic Crosses;  your models are the most detailed and authentic looking I have seen.  I love the mesh modeled knotwork.  The optional ivy is a nice touch, and I noticed that the leaves are mesh, rather than transmapped squares.

     I also got the Merlin's Medieval Swords set, and I especially admire the claymore.  Your model is the most accurately proportioned claymore I have seen.

     Thank you for your quick and generous response.

Bruce ("seachnasaigh")

seachnasaigh trots happily off to go play with new toys

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Attached Link: Poser 7 render of Merlin's Celtic Crosses and Merlin's Medieval Swords (claymore)

I went off duty this morning and have the day off, so I can play on the computer. :D
Poser 7 test render of one of the Celtic crosses and the claymore (from Merlin's Medieval Swords set) attached.

Yes you are right, they are very cool looking...

Have fun on your day off : )

Thanks again and have a great day!!!!