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Mike, R13 is creating 3DS R4 compatable .3DS files. I would not rely on them importing into R2 correctly. One possible work around is to import DXF files instead of the 3D Studio file. This will require several steps, though. 1 st… do any of your blocks contain ACIS information? If so, that can not be put into the DXF file. Do a 3DSOUT to turn the ACIS model into Polygon data, then a 3DSIN to incorperate the Polygon data back into the R13 DWG file. 2. Perform a DXFOUT to save a DXF file from AutoCAD. However, this will be a R13 compatable file, and 3DS R2 will not read it. So… 3. Go over to the ACAD form and get DXFX13.EXE which will convert your R13 DXF file into an R12 DXF file. This new file should be able to be read into R2. Of course, I haven't actually tried this……but it sounds good. <g> -Brian