I've decided to start using 3D rendering software, but I can't seem to get my textures exported from my 3D files (I've tried exporting as 3DS and X3D, to no avail) any suggestions on how I can get it to work?
You mean when you export your models it doesn't include the textures? Hmm, usually 3ds should include those as well... perhaps there is some slightly hidden setting you can check to include / duplicate textures?
Also, from the few experiences I've had with exporting 3d models, COLLADA files include them as well. As far as I know, blender natively supports collada exports, so perhaps you should give that a try
Good luck!
ps. If it doesn't work yet, perhaps you can give a little more detail about what you're trying to do... export from one 3d application to another, use in a game, use in flash, etc.
Yar. More info would be much appreciated. What are you exporting your models for? Are you trying to export just textures or textured models? Also, which version of Blender are you using?