Looking for a better way to add/change the shader on multiple parts that have to be the same. Example, all the little ribs on the roof this bldg and glass etc. Should be the same but theres about 600+ surfaces in this model to select and change!

Also, what is the practical difference between 'Importing' a 3ds model and 'Open' the same 3ds? I find that Import seems to give me a less "confused" and more workable model to save as .car. What am I missing here?

Many thanks - hope someday to contribute to actual answers here instead of just beginner questions.....

Rivers