Importing problem?

# 1 12-05-2003 , 10:38 PM

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Hello, I am trying to import a Lightwave file and a .3ds file into maya, but I dont find any way how to do it,
can someone please explain to me!? user added image

Thanks!
Carlos.

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# 2 12-05-2003 , 11:53 PM

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make sure you have the import plugins necessary.

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# 3 14-05-2003 , 04:21 PM

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Well wich plugins? You mean plugins for MAYA so it opens 3ds? or Poser files? Please help me, 24 views and only 1 reply.

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please
thanx
Carlos

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# 4 14-05-2003 , 04:41 PM

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Come on buddy.
Stop nagging.

Use the search function of the site.
Found these after a brief search.

Importing objects from Max
Export 2 *.obj?
Maya 4.5, 3ds import doesn't work!!
Maya 2 Lightwave
converting files from 3ds@Max

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# 5 14-05-2003 , 07:06 PM

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heh naggin just for asking..

nevermind.. but well thanks.

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# 6 14-05-2003 , 07:22 PM

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Originally posted by ctaborda
You mean plugins for MAYA so it opens 3ds? or Poser files?
please
thanx
Carlos

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This is asking buddy.

Originally posted by ctaborda
Well wich plugins? You mean plugins for MAYA so it opens 3ds? or Poser files? Please help me, 24 views and only 1 reply.

Originally Posted by

This is plain nagging and bitchy attitude.

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# 7 14-05-2003 , 07:57 PM

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I dont want to argue with you, but well I didnt mean stuff the way u took it, say all u want to say, this is about a plugin I am trying to find help about, I don't think calling me bitchy is help, so well, thanks anyways it helped giving me the links.

By the way, isn't it supposed to be like someone posting something and getting actual answer on it?, and not things like "go look in the search"..

Thats not the point, so why having people who help if what you're going to do is say "don't bug and use the search"..

Just my opinion..

Sorry for asking btw.

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# 8 14-05-2003 , 08:13 PM

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Hehehe, sarcasm seems a very good way to answer, doesn´t it?
Don´t worry mate, I won´t keep it up with you.

You´re wrong though about your assumptions.
Cheers and happy plugin hunting.

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# 9 15-05-2003 , 09:45 AM

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I think its ok to point at the Search function. This helped you use the search function when you should encounter another problem.

An btw: 24 veiws, 1 reply is definately ok .. what if those 23 didn't know about the subject.. Don't expect people to answer on a post, just be happy when people do ..

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# 10 15-05-2003 , 02:45 PM

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Originally posted by ctaborda
Thats not the point, so why having people who help if what you're going to do is say "don't bug and use the search"..
Just my opinion..
Sorry for asking btw.

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My opinion is that I agree with both Adl, and Cali.

And to answer your question quoted above, it's mainly because so many users try to look for the easy way out before breaking down and reading or searching the documentation, and the same goes with questions in a forum this large.

You can search for almost anything and get back at LEAST a few things that may help you to figure it out on your own.

If after searching, and trying your best you still have no answers, then that is what we nice folks, and the community ingeneral are here for user added image

So, I'm sure that there was no offence meant by anything, just a friendly reminder that:

"..there are some things the mind needs to discover for itself". user added image

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