This add-in gives SolidWorks the ability to import geometric data from 3DS files
BS Editor: 3DS Import for SolidWorks is a 3D Studio(.3ds) file import add-in for SolidWorks. This add-in gives SolidWorks the ability to import Geometric data from 3DS files.

3DS Import for SolidWorks reads polygon mesh data stored in 3DS files and imports it into SolidWorks. A polygon mesh in a 3DS file is comprised of a set of triangular faces. 3DS Import for SolidWorks creates trimmed planar surfaces for each TRIANGLE and knits them together to Create a body. If the polygon mesh is closed (i.e. it does not contain boundary edges) then 3DS Import for SolidWorks will create a closed body feature, otherwise an open surface will be created.

3DS Import for SolidWorks is very easy to use as it adds new commands to SolidWorks. It also adds a submenu to the SolidWorks menu called 3DSImport. you can free download 3DS Import for SolidWorks 1.0 now.