The Vectorworks Design Series products can both import from and export to the .3ds file format used by Autodesk® 3ds Max® software, version 3.0 and higher.
When importing a 3ds file, specify how the drawing components will be represented in the Vectorworks file.
To import a 3ds file:
1. Select File > Import > Import 3DS (3D only), and then select the 3ds file to import.
Alternatively, click the file to import and drag it into a window where a Vectorworks document is open.
2. The Import 3DS Options dialog box opens; the options available depend on the contents of the file being imported. Specify the file import options.
Click to show/hide the parameters.
3. Click OK to import the file. The Object Info palette displays the image information.
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