Plugin for 3D Canvas

Blitz3D Forums/Blitz3D Programming/Plugin for 3D Canvas

From their website info, it looks like you need to upgrade from the free version to at least the "Plus" version to import/export 3DS format. That's $34.95

Another alternative would be to use a separate application to convert from one format to 3DS or back again, like Unwrap3D or Milkshape3D.