are 3DS Max Files compatable with any other program?

[rupert_valero]

My boss wanted me to try out 3D Studio Max, see how it works. I Built a scale oil rig. The Boss likes it, my supervisior too; but thinks it doesn't function as much more than just a presentation program for animation than a working program like Inventor. I spent 3 weeks working this file. My supervisior wants to know if any other program will open this file I started in 3D Studio Max.

Anybody?

thanks.

[f700es]

My boss wanted me to try out 3D Studio Max, see how it works. I Built a scale oil rig. The Boss likes it, my supervisior too; but thinks it doesn't function as much more than just a presentation program for animation than a working program like Inventor. I spent 3 weeks working this file. My supervisior wants to know if any other program will open this file I started in 3D Studio Max.

Anybody?

thanks.

well what file format does he want? Max has a pretty good export feature. If you are just making 3d models I would look at Rhino3D over Max anyday. It is a NURB modeler and WAY less money.

[StykFacE]

be careful tho, i bet it's not compatible with LT 2006. :-)

[rupert_valero]

well what file format does he want? Max has a pretty good export feature. If you are just making 3d models I would look at Rhino3D over Max anyday. It is a NURB modeler and WAY less money.

the boss wants to buy a 3D program that costs less than $3,500. as long as a 3D Studio Max 8 file opens, be seen from any different angles, and can be somewhat modifed, any format will do.

is Rhino3D good?

StykFacE, thanks for the reply. i won't be using my R2006 LT. my boss wanted me to try out 3D Studio Max 8. picked it up pretty quick. Gonna try Rhino3D. Thanks.

[StykFacE]

http://www2.rhino3d.com/sales/?Region=NA

$900 should be much better than the $3,500 budget. lol