Help converting...

I downloaded a model that I want to attach to the hand of a unit, but I don't have 3D Studio Max, as it is in .3ds format. Could someone convert it to .mdx for me? I have attached the model. Please note I don't have the money for 3DS Max, nor do i want to get it illeagally, so I would rather have someone convert it to MDX For me.:bangH:

(Edit:I used a Program I found at Infoceptor (Biturn) And found the Model has no skin. Could some one unwrap it and convert it to .mdx and give me the skin please?)

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Does ANYONE want to help me? I would do it myself but I don't have or know how to get the software to do so.

Far to high poly for a unit, get one from Campaign Creations or something.

what do you mean? I saw this at the page where I downloaded it:

Short Sword:
Polygons : 136
Vertices : 77


And Biturn says it has 136 polies. Low poly. How is THAT too high for a unit?

I ment attachment. An attachment should be less than 30 polygons.

I hate to ask this but, why should an attachment be about 30 polies? I've never heard of THAT rule before. I have downloaded MDXes from Campaign Creations, but I personally think this would look better.

You wouldn't be able to see half the detail on that sword, it would look like your units holding a silver ruler.