what 3d modeling program should i get in order to make 3d models usable in c++ i heard 3dstudio max is good what about lightwave which do you prefer and what should i get?

3ds max is good, Maya is good, Lightwave is good. All are expensive, if money is no object then it''s a matter of personal choice. Max and Maya both have ''personal'' editions which you can use to try out the interface (gMax and Maya Personal Learning Edition resp.) and are free to download (or they''re often on coverdisks).

If you are looking for free (or at least cheap) modellers then Milkshape 3D or Blender are good choices.

I find 3DS the easiest to learn.

- Rob Loach
Current Project: Learning DirectX 8