I always do this in my 3d programs so that things are exported properly, but if you want a Blitz solution, try this code from the code archives.
http://www.blitzbasic.com/codearcs/codearcs.php?code=273
I just tested it and it works fine.
http://www.blitzbasic.com/codearcs/codearcs.php?code=273
I just tested it and it works fine.