[Hellstryker]

k. I have a few questions for anyone who can answer them.
1. What converter do you suggest for modeling with blender?
2. How do I convert rar files?
Thanks!

A .rar file is an archive which contains files, not a model file. to extract the files within it, you'll need either WinRAR (nagware) or 7zip (recommended)

[varsaigen]

yeah, I figured that out.  my problem is finding a good converter for GMax so I can get a clean transfer from pof/cob to 3DS format. I've done it through renaming it and changing the format type there, but when I opened it, I got an error. :/ And that's an error I'm trying to get around. Well, thanks for the info of PCS2

And thanks, colecampbell666. I'll see if I can get it opened. 

[Jouzin]

Try 3D Studio Max or blender. I am using Truespace and 3D Studio. But these days I am learning how to use Maya

GL and HF with making models for FS2

[colecampbell666]

I assume he'll use Blender, as Max is 600$. (unless you steal it, and in that case you can get Lightwave just as easily)

Is Lightwave better for FS modeling than Max?

[varsaigen]

well I have a trial for GMax. But, my trial doesn't seem to end... it's kinda disturbing. 

[colecampbell666]

He means 3DS MAX. Different program altogether.

[Hellstryker]

I assume he'll use Blender, as Max is 600$. (unless you steal it, and in that case you can get Lightwave just as easily)

Is Lightwave better for FS modeling than Max?

Lightwave is the program for modeling. Let me put it to you this way, BSG used it.

[varsaigen]

So, should I use Lightwave, 3DSMax, or Blender? I'm just trying to find the one that wors best. And but he sound of it, Lightwave sounds best.

[Droid803]

I've heard good things about all three of those. Its mostly just personal preference, and which one you're more used to/which one you can actually get.

[varsaigen]

ok. thanks! you guys have been a huge help! =D

[colecampbell666]

One thing, Blender is free, MAX is 600$, Lightwave is 1000$.

[varsaigen]

oh wow. I think I'll try Blender then. lol I have GMax, but there seems to be no way to safely convert to 3DS so I can edit it. D: Hopefully blender will fair better. Thanks!

[colecampbell666]

Blender is great, it can do anything the expensive programs can, and more in some cases.

[varsaigen]

i have it now and am figuring it out. What converter would be best to get pof into 3ds? (or whatever blender uses)

[colecampbell666]

PCS2.

[varsaigen]

PCS2 is a model converter? Oo ok. I didn't know that. I've been told it was for coding the statistics of the model. Thanks. I'll figure it out when I'm on my good computer.

[Snail]

PCS2 goes straight from blender files to .pofs?

[varsaigen]

that's what I'm hearing. But last time I checked, I couldn't find it. Maybe i ought to look at it again...

[Vasudan Admiral]

With the export script you save a COB straight out of Blender that can be opened up by PCS2 and saved as a POF. You can't directly save nor open a POF in Blender.

[varsaigen]

that doesn't make much sense to me. I'm not good with the scripts. D: