Attached Link: http://www.us.righthemisphere.com/products/3dexplore/index.htm

Well I have a sugestion that mite work. I don't have Max but it woked with Truespace. You'll need 3d explorer. You can get a demo at the above link. Simply convert the 3ds to an obj in 3d explorer. I know this might sound simple but 3d explorer often does a better job of converting than programs like poser or TS do. I hope this works for you.

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