#3DS file toolkit docs.
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I'm using the 3D Studio Release 3 File Toolkit to load models. The
documentation that came with the FTK explains exactly what is in the file, but
not how this data is interrelated. This makes it difficult to reconstruct my
model in my rendering package. I would be grateful if you would refer me to a
resource that will help me to reconstruct my model from the data in the 3DS
file? Are there any sources of information about the data in the 3DS files
other than the documentation that came with the FTK? Thanks.
Mark Hodges
Gravity Inc.
Hi Mark,
There is related information in the library sections (Developer and
Scripting). There isn't a complete reference or such. If you have specific
questions we could point you at the right files.
-Grant Blaha [ADESK]
Is there a version for release 4? Or is there some other way to import a 3 DS
release 4 file?
Hi Chris,
The file format for 3D Studio did not change from R3 to R4, so the same
information applies. R4 consisted of enhancements to IPAS and included
plug-ins that stored thier settings (like the IK) in XDATA.
-Grant Blaha [ADESK]
Forgot to ask, how different are the R3 and R4 versions of the file format.