Software that can be used for for conversion of 3ds file type to mdl format.
There is probably no direct way how .3ds files could be converted as .mdl, i.e. direct 3ds to mdl conversion. However, you can export .3ds to .smd or .dmx from within 3ds Max, which can then be compiled along with a .qc with studiomdl to form the .mdl and related files.
Unfortunately, there is no detailed software record in the database for this conversion.
Additional links: Open 3ds file, Open mdl file
3DS
Files with 3ds file extension can be commonly found as 3D computer graphics created using 3D Studio Max software as well its successor product 3ds Max by Autodesk.
Files with 3ds extension are related to the ROM image format used by emulators of Nintendo 3DS portable game console.
MDL
Files with mdl file extension can also be found as model entities from 3D GameStudio development environment for computer games.
An mdl file extension is related to the Lectra Modaris clothing design format.
An mdl file extension is related to the Animation:Master, an animation program for Windows. An mdl file contains 3D model.
An mdl file extension is related to the Simulink software. An mdl file contains simulation model.
Files with mdl extension are used by the IBM Rational Rose program. They include some object design models.
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