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Conv3ds is a conversion utility from 3D Studio R4 .3ds files to .x format (you
can also convert from 3DS/Max by first exporting to .3ds). These can then be
dropped into the Organic Art "Informs" directory and will appear on the list
next time you start the Designer. [BTW, the term "inform" was coined by
Professor Stephen Todd to describe a base object in the FormGrow geometry system
- see the Evolutionary Art and Computers book for more details on the background
to Organic Art].
Recommended usage:
conv3ds -m -M -c -t mymesh.3ds
This will do a straight mesh conversion - any hierarchy data in the 3ds file
will be resolved, and the results output as a single mesh (the -m) switch. -M, -
c and -t mean leave out materials, texture coordinates and texture references as
these will make the file larger and generally be overridden by the OA scene
settings.
You need to be careful that the 3DS object is centred correctly before
exporting, otherwise your mesh will be offset to one side (this can be a cool
effect, though).