I''m looking for information on loading and rendering a model I made in the 3ds format. Does anyone know of a good source for it?

try www.wotsit.org

hi,
you can try 3dexploration (www.xdsoft.com). This app can convert various 3d file format, including .3DS, into ogl display list.
Another solution is to use .ASE file. For an explanation of this file go to http://nate.scuzzy.net/docs/ase.html . For loader source code : http://nate.scuzzy.net/ase/aseDemo.zip
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