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# 1 03-05-2014 , 06:46 PM
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How to import a .3ds file into MAYA...?

I bought this model from TurboSquid and it's a .3ds and MAYA does not want to see it. How can I add .3ds to the drop-down menu?
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You need to Export as an .OBJ Format File Then import that .OBJ in to Maya.
 
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There is an easier way. Install the Maya bonus tools for your version of Maya from The Area, then enable the 3ds importer in the plugins panel.
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# 4 03-05-2014 , 08:25 PM
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There is an easier way. Install the Maya bonus tools for your version of Maya from The Area, then enable the 3ds importer in the plugins panel.

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Where do I go for MAYA Bonus Tools?
 
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