what program can i use to open .mdl files?

[gameunlimited]

I understand that the .mdl files contain the model data. can i use program like 3D studio max or maya to edit these files? are they in they in compressed format?

[eiz]

The model files are in a proprietary format which is not currently usable with any tools, sorry. We're working on it (slowly).

[gameunlimited]

yes eiz, you can do it! :D