#3DS to Topas converter
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Does anybody know of a program that can convert 3DS files with
materials and everything to a Topas file? I know Syndesis is
working on one but it is not out yet.
Actually, Bailey, I'd be more interested in doing it the otherway
around. Do you have Topas? In 4.2 ver the camera views are pretty
restrictive which woult make this conversion fairly difficult but far
be it from me to judge this as I don't hahe that much experience with
Topas. So far, though, I think 3DS is far better renderer (r3) than
Topas 4.2. There are some very nice models on the GEMS CD that you
get with Topas. I have been thinking about seeing what can be done
by rendering the Topas model in Topas and then using it as a layer in
3DS VP. Using alpha it might be your best shot at conversion.
Have you seen release 5.0? I ordered my free upgrade a month ago
when I heard it was released but I now hear, from the dealer, that
they only produced a few copies and the manuals were printed wrong so
they had to reprint everything. I put calls into their office and
E-mail but no response. Crystal Graphics is the pits for support.
Also the dealer told me the free Soft VTR that was supposed to come
bundled with ver 5.0 has been recalled for all upgrades. It only
will be given away with the full purchase price of $2495.
Hi Don,
You were right, .. there are TOPAS threads here! BTW, Our 5.0 versions
arrive two days ago, everything intact and bundled as promised<g>!
3d empowerment!
Regards / Richard
Interesting, I was denied the Soft-VTR with my upgrade, and I used to be a
Beta-Site ! Crystal continues to fall further and further behind 3-Ds, sad .
Bruce