If it is a 3ds model then you can only animate it by rotating/scaling/translating the child meshes invididually.
If you want boned animation you will have to export your model from your 3d app in .b3d format.
If you want vertex morphing animation then you will have to export your model from your 3d app in .md2 format.
3ds and x models can have children but no bones. In blitz3d.
If you want boned animation you will have to export your model from your 3d app in .b3d format.
If you want vertex morphing animation then you will have to export your model from your 3d app in .md2 format.
3ds and x models can have children but no bones. In blitz3d.