EDIT: I was able to get bones to match up with the mesh and did some test movements but when I move an arm all the way up, theres a gap where the are pit should be.

In 3ds the mesh is together with no gaps, is there a way in Poser that I can fix that hole?

I have another question, in which I am sure I already answered it myself (just havent tried it) with fingers, mouth, eyes; I would have to make bones for them as well and named them as I would with the other body parts.

heres a screen shot of the parts and how the chest and arms are together

EDIT 1: I believe I know what I have to do. I have to group and ungroup sections of the mesh in Poser and then rename them so the bones can match up.

ok this is going to sound dumb, but what if the mesh has combo parts? meaning what if the chest and arms are attached together. how would l name the bones then: L_chest_arm lol

I am going to attach the model so you can see for yourself what I mean.

Quote - I have a number of on screen video tutorials explaining the process which may help you.

http://www.philc.net

Use the left had side menu.
Select Tutorials > Rigging.

Hope that helps.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

I knew there was a way but I just couldnt wrap my head around it. I have to do is practice and make sure that I get it right every single time.

Question: once you name the bones, matching the names of the body parts, will Poser merge them together when you go back to pose mode?