I was wondering how to Import 3D models to my Open GL program… I know that its possible to create 3D models using algorithms, but I want to create More Complex models in 3Dmax and then use them in my program… How can I do this ???
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Hello…
Well, at the begining you can try to export files from MAX in .ASE format.
That’s an ASCII format.
To understand that format you can make a cube or somthing like that and export it to ASE format, then look at the resulting file.
Now you have to do an “importer” in your program. A parser or something like that… yes it’s a boring work
You can try another ideas… there are some plug-in exporters from max, which you can customize it to export to your own format…
see: http://www.codercorner.com/Flexporter.htm
bye
MARC
Hi, the way I import my models right now is by exporting my 3DMAX model to .3ds format, and then importing and saving it with a nice program called MilkShape (.ms3d format). Why this way? Because NeHe has a lesson on how to import .ms3d models. It’s tutorial 32 if I’m not mistaken. I suppose you know NeHe’s site, if not visit http://nehe.gamedev.net ASAP! 
THX Chiron for your Help… I will try Milkshape.
http://p-squared.com/SpaceTime.asp has info on loading 3DS files directly into OpenGL using Visual C++.