Converts DXF files to 3DS, SHP, or LFT files, and converts FLM files to 3DS files. This program addresses many of the limitations of the built-in DXF translation that was included with 3D Studio release 1.0. The major features of DXF3DS include the conversion of AutoCAD Blocks and Extruded lines, automatic welding/unifying/smoothing of the resulting objects, better handling of face normals, and the ability to convert AutoCAD 3D polylines to Lofter path (.LFT) files.
Another use for this program is to convert DXF to 3DS and then use 3DSPOV to convert further for POV use.
Also available online is DXF3DSW for users with a Weitek coprocessor