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stevenong
Unfortunately, Houdini doesn't import .3ds files but Wavefront (.obj) files are good.

Check out this thread [sidefx.com] for a discussion about converting .3ds files to FBX. The FBX Converter can be found here [usa.autodesk.com] after a quick search with Google.

Hope the above helps!

Cheers!
steven

Thank you very much. Happy new year !!

stevenong
Houdini can import various geometry formats [sidefx.com] by default. If you are looking to export from max/maya/xsi, please export using FBX and you can import that too.

Please go to File > Import > Geometry… or Filmbox FBX… depending on the format you choose and let us know how it goes.

Cheers!
steven

Thanks very much. Can you help how i can import 3d models from any websites built on Maya, 3dmax, or xsi etc. not using FBX format.
Steve

Can any one help me How to convert different 3 D file types and import them to houdini.
Steve