What do I need to Open .p3d files in GMAX?

[Crimson_Raptor 0]

I'm guessing that .p3d files are the actual model files themselves?  Is this assumption correct?

Opening models in GMAX would be very handy, but also 3DS Max 5 demo version which I have from the 3D Studio Max 5 for Dummies book (for some reason I can't find an all free version of 3D Studio Max, I thought there was an earlier version or 3DS Max 6 at the most).

Any help would be appreciated and you are more than welcome to email me or pm me,

Christopher

[Guest RKSL-Rock]

You wont be able to open p3d files in GMax. The p3d is BIS' own format (ok a variation on the standard p3d format).

You will need to convert the p3d file to .3ds (or lwo etc) format before you can edit it in GMAX.

[Crimson_Raptor 0]

You will need to convert the p3d file to .3ds (or lwo etc) format before you can edit it in GMAX.

Where would I find a convertor to do that? Do you happen to know of or have link to a safe download location for it? Preferably one that is not peer 2 peer and is virus infested

[wheres my rabbit ? 10]

theres a tool called p2ms which you can get models out of o2 and into 3d max

have a poke around these forums in o2 sections and you should find it

..seems to remember it needing 2 progs actually

p2ms to get it into lithunwrap then save as .3ds from there

so search for those 2

[blackjack-VS- 0]

exactly what "where's my rabbit" explained...p2ms and lithunwrap.

i'm not sure what's gmax contra, but i think u cant save anything with it right?