The main questing here is, how?

I can load .X (DirectX's native file), but I need to load 3DS, for greater processing speed. Also, a pointer to somewhere to learn to code my own mesh format would be very helpful. I can't find a tutorial anywhere on the net, it's all for C++.

And don't give the url for www.vbexplorer.com/directx4vb, as vbexplorer has run out of money, and has been disconnected, which means all sites it hosted (including directx4vb) are now down.

However, Jack Hoxely's tutorials (the guy at directx4vb) on www.gamedev.net are a seperate thing, and you can learn your DX there.

But for now, I need something slightly more complex.

Thanks.