[Toady]

It seems everyone uses Sketchup to create level geometry. To me it's a bit convoluted, and I can work much faster in other programs.
Has anyone used 3DS Max or a similar alternative? If so, have there been any issues? Would I need to import the models into Sketchup?

Thanks for any input! I apologize for not knowing the editors and hacking tools enough to try this out on my own. I plan on doing so as soon as I have the time.