3DS Max

[english tyrant]

does 3ds max normally save files with the extension .3ds?
cheers

[Nakharar]

isnt it .max??

[Maяcel]

yep its .max

[S-te-Fan]

.max yeah. maybe you just use the export function?

[2-D Ron]

If by chance you mean can you take a Total War Model and open it in 3Ds Max and alter it?

Then yes you can, I've seen some Tutorial videos on YouTube that show you how to do it.

[Killerbee]

is there a free program that is able to edit models just like 3DS max ?

[Rt. Hon. Gentleman]

is there a free program that is able to edit models just like 3DS max ?

With a few appropriate plugins, Blender works for me! Just as good as 3DS, and free to boot.

[S-te-Fan]

You can try Maya PLE or Gmax.

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BTW, what do you mean, 3dsmax is free .

[thePassenger]

i cant even get it to install

[Captian Barbossa]

You can try Maya PLE or Gmax.

Gmax....Ewww....*has bad taste in mouth now.*

If by chance you mean can you take a Total War Model and open it in 3Ds Max and alter it?

Then yes you can, I've seen some Tutorial videos on YouTube that show you how to do it.

I thought you needed the right plugin to import the models? I've got the .cas exporter (and the import/export script someone made) but never used them, since the only TW game i have is Empire.

is there a free program that is able to edit models just like 3DS max ?

Blender.

[S-te-Fan]

Gmax....Ewww....*has bad taste in mouth now.*

Me too

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I thought you needed the right plugin to import the models? I've got the .cas exporter (and the import/export script someone made) but never used them, since the only TW game i have is Empire.
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Blender.

Blender can never match 3D Studio MAX, it's professional software. Still blender can be used for a lot. but 3D Studio MAX and MAYA have the most. But they have loads of things that are not necessary for Total War modding.