Why can't you use 3DS any longer? I am running MAX on Vista? What version do you have? Virtually all 3D software runs on Vista: modo, Lightwave, 3DS MAX, Maya, Silo, XSI, Wings3D, Blender ... so just get the demos, work with them and pick the package you like and can afford.


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