Can't import 3ds file

sebrame · Post by **sebrame** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:21 pm

Hello all!

I just purchased a globe from Turbosquid in 3ds format. When I try to import into a new project I get told "Cannot load this file". I am able to import into Swift3D...but I'd rather use Cool 3D PS (Version 1.0.1)

Steve

Post by **Ron P.** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:31 am

Hi Steve,

Is the 3ds file a closed path? Please read the post by rwernyei

http://phpbb.ulead.com.tw/EN/viewtopic. ... 7193#57193

A tutorial done by him also:

http://phpbb.ulead.com.tw/EN/viewtopic.php?t=9981

Ron P.

htchien · Post by **htchien** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:58 am

Hi Ron,

AI or vector type WMF files need to be closed path, but 3DS file does not need to.

It's possible some 3DS files will be imcompatible with C3DPS, you need some third party program to convert it so C3DPS can read it.

Try Deep Exploration:

http://www.righthemisphere.com/products/dexp/

Best regards,
H.T.

rwernyei · Post by **rwernyei** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 5:28 am

Steve,
H.T. is correct. Some .3ds files I have downloaded in the past did not work with COOL3D PS upon import step. Workarounds were to use the suggested program Deep Exploration by Right Hemisphere or to use free utility Winconv3ds. Winconv3ds converts 3D models from .3ds to .x format (including texture information, hierachy and animation). Use its default settings to create your .x file. Now use COOL3D's import .x model command and select your newly created .x file. Check my tutorial for any additional info when it comes to importing models with or without texture.

Tutorial link:
http://phpbb.ulead.com.tw/EN/viewtopic.php?t=9981

Here's the Winconv3ds download link:
http://www.3drad.com/download/winconv3ds.zip

Hope this helps.