.3ds and .x files - How do I use them with VB?

[Terrell]

For DirectX programs, I want to know how to import .x files. I want to also make .x files. In the MS DX SDK there is a utility to convert .3ds files to .x files. What are 3ds files and how do I create them so I can import them to an application. Thank you for taking your time to read this.

[GKCopperDragon]

A 3ds file is an Exported 3D Mesh (Model) from 3D Studio Max, one of the niciest, but most expensive, programs there are for 3D Graphics in my oppinion.

[parksie]

I think it was the file format for the original 3D Studio.