but i tried it doesnt work with gmax i have xsi mod tool and ill get xsi foundiatons but still anyone know any others i tried milkshape shape but crashes when i try to import a model

im downloading xsi founditon right now but im not glad you have to enter your address when downloading

no!!!!!!!!!!!!! xsi fnd cant import .3d so im still on my search for a converter

Look at this thread : http://www.gametoast.com/index.php?name ... pic&t=1342
In the first post, I placed a link to download a DirectX plug-in to export *.X files from XSI Foundation...
Next, try Biturn : It can convert a *.3DS file into another format, like *.OBJ, *.XSI and others...

i know but it has to be a .3d not .3ds but i will try anyways

You could try quick3D, too...