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From: "Alexander " <alexander.erlich@gmail.com>
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Subject: Import a 3D model into Matlab and rotate/translate it
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Hi, 

I would like to import a 3D model file (like from Maya, 3DSMax, or something else) into Matlab in order to access its coordinates and the rotation angles. 

Can you tell me how this is possible? 
My aim is actually to animate the rotation of a fairly simple 3D model (using either drawnow or movie for animation). Will Matlab be able to handle this on a relatively up-to-date machine?

Bye, 

Alexander