Introduction to Maya - Modeling Fundamentals Vol 1
This course will look at the fundamentals of modeling in Maya with an emphasis on creating good topology. We'll look at what makes a good model in Maya and why objects are modeled in the way they are.
# 1 15-07-2007 , 04:04 PM
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Convert .3ds to Maya

Hey guys,

I found a model of a dinosaur but its only in .3ds. Is there a way I can convert it to maya binary or something without using 3DsMax? Or if some kind and brilliant person could export it to .obj if they hav 3dsMax :blush:

I'll attach it just incase.

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# 2 15-07-2007 , 09:11 PM
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go get the maya bonus tools from autodesk - they have a *.3ds importer


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# 4 16-07-2007 , 06:59 AM
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Hey thanks for the help. I downloaded the Bonus Tools and it worked but I have found a better model in .Max format which can't be imported. Could it be exported to FBX in 3dsMax then I could import it?

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# 5 16-07-2007 , 07:49 AM
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open the .max fil into 3dmax and export as *.3ds or *.obj or *.fbx


# 6 16-07-2007 , 07:54 AM
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Yeah thats the thing. I dont own 3ds Max. I was wondering if there is a plugin or if someone could do it for me. That would be so awesome.

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# 7 16-07-2007 , 03:27 PM
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post your file here. I´ll convert it for you. which version of maya do you need?


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# 8 16-07-2007 , 03:42 PM
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