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29 Jul 2024 06:16:07 EDT (-0400)
  Re: Using models in povray  
From: RobF
Date: 21 May 2006 21:25:00
Message: <web.44711287710e0b9629c50a910@news.povray.org>
"Brandon (newbie)" <nomail@nomail> wrote:
> Sorry if this is too obvious, but how can I insert a model (such as .3ds
> from 3DS Max) into my scene? Also, how can I use it's UV mapping?

Povray doesn't support 3ds models directly, but you can use PoseRay to
convert it
to Pov's mesh format. PoseRay is a free program available here:
http://mysite.verizon.net/sfg0000/

I believe PoseRay preserves the UV mapping when it does the conversion.

Rob.
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Rob Fitzel
http://www.fitzel.ca/dart/


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