Lee,
We have posted a demo version of the program in the IPAS Usage library. The
description says "Demo Version of MeshPaint 3D". I think the file name is
3DPAI_.ZIP.
The program is a plug-in for 3D Studio Release 4 that allows you to paint
directly on the surface of your object. You can simply zoom in, rotate, and
start painting.
Leave me any other questions after you try the demo. (The deom will run under
both release 3 and 4).
Brent