importing models from 3d apps?

[chestburster]

hi

does anybody know how to import models from a 3d application like cinema4D or Lightwave into the hammer editor? do i have to obey certain specs for such models (triangulation, max poly, etc.)?
can maps be prepared in a 3d app?

thanks for your answers

 

[chestburster]

did anybody use that hl2 XSI export?

 

[lord dubu]

There was a guy on here who had some LW scripts. I'm still waiting on my new hardware key so I haven't tried them out yet.