hmm, i sent an email to the Support desk
"Hi Mark,
M> i just wondered if the alienware model can be used with the 3D
M> gamemaker, i am using it with darkBASIC but my sister wanted to use
M> the model with the 3D gamemaker however when it is placed in the
M> user models folder and used in the game only its shadow appears,
M> the game is for home use only.
The model uses a different style of texturing and animation (boned
animation) than the 3D Gamemaker so this will not work directly. The
model would have to be loaded into a 3D package and edited first.
Cheers,
Rich"
he seems to think i'll be able to do it but i dont deal with the 3D models in the games i am "working on"
ah well, thanks for your help.