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Rycharde Hawkes' 3DS Loader

Last update: 16 Sept 1998
Author: Rycharde Hawkes
File Format(s): 3DS (3D-Studio)
Availability: Local FTP HTTP
Notes: The zip includes source code, javadoc and a demo program.

This loader "does not handle lights or cameras yet. It does manage instances though and will happily process textures applied using planar mapping (to my knowledge 3DSMax does not export texture coordinates for rules other than planar). More information available in the enclosed javadoc documentation. An example use of the loader is also provided in the form of a simple viewer applet. Source for all code is included.

If you have any bug reports/problems please email Rycharde (preferably with Load3DS in the title). If there is sufficient interest in it [Rycharde] will complete the job and add full support for lights, cameras, etc."

Usage: To run the demo compile and run

        Show filename.3ds
      
. The included demo source code details how to incorporate this loader into an application.