Thank you for the update. I tried several exports as a workaround and here's what I found -- would appreciate any tips / insights / experiences from others:
- SKP - sometimes won't export (too many polygons even with smaller selection).
- C4D plugin - must own C4D and have it installed.
- 3DS - scale issues, haven't figured out the math yet.
- DAE (collada) - works fine although it's effectively "by material"; applied TM materials disappear upon model refresh.