Hi,
I know Importing 3DS or MAX files is not available in ZBrush (or is it available in Z2?) but do you know any shareware/freeware that converts file types? so if I have a model of 3DS type, and I dont have any other 3Dsoftware besides ZBrush, I can nonetheless use it?
There’s a shareware program called
Quick 3d geometry that will convert several different file types. A quick google search will turn it up.
“crossroads”, i think this program can convert many existing formats
Be aware, though, that the MAX format is proprietary, and only MAX or VIZ can open it. Converters like Polytrans, etc., require a copy of MAX be installed in order to work with the MAX format. 3ds, like dxf and obj, are open formats, available to all.
Habware makes an OBJ import/export plugin for Max which is quite popular. A google search should turn that up.
I’m pretty sure Max 7 supports that natively, though.
(.OBJ is a more robust format than .3DS, and is thus more widely supported by other programs)