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How to convert files into gmax files

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How do I do it

We need a little more info, chief. What sort of files are you trying to convert to Gmax? If you're referring to MDL files from FS9/FSX, it's not possible. If you've got something you've created in another modeling program, there might be hope. If you can give more specific details, someone can help, I'm sure.
 

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I have never seen an importer from Sketchup to GMax, so I don't think that is possible.
 
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Can Sketchup export 3DS Files? If so, then you can import this in GMAX. GMAX can import 3DS, PRJ, DXF and SHP Files.
 

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I think only the Pro version of SketchUp has that option.

The free version only exports KML. Which is COLLADA, so if I ever get that format into the Model Converter tool I am currently working on their might be a solution to turn it into a MDL file. But don't hold your breath for that :D.
 
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3DS Export from Google Sketchup

Hi Manfred
Can Sketchup export 3DS Files? If so, then you can import this in GMAX. GMAX can import 3DS, PRJ, DXF and SHP Files.
Only Google Sketchup Pro 6 offers the possibility to export 3DS, DXF, DWG, OBJ file formats.

Greeting from Switzerland

Marcello

PS: @Manfred: Was läuft eigentlich im FlusiweltForum ? Immer noch tote Hose ?
 
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Hi Manfred

Only Google Sketchup Pro 6 offers the possibility to export 3DS, DXF, DWG, OBJ file formats.

Sketch up Pro 5 can as well...but yeah, you need the pro version
 
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