C++ programming and 3d Studio Max?

Is there a tutorial somewhere where it shows me how to put 3d models and 3d animations made from 3ds Max into a C++ program (Example: Making it so when you choose a certian option it plays the corrosponding animation or model.

C++ programming and 3d Studio Max?
The site i used to use to learn openGL is down. But any site that teaches you about using OpenGL or DirectX will come with adding models and animations. You just have to decide which one you want to use. OpenGL is easier, but DirectX is starting to become the better way to work with graphics. Basically do what they say to do to load the models / animations, but instead of calling the function in your main rendering loop, you would want to call it from pushing a button or something...