3ds Max :: Exporting A 180 Mb SKP File?

I recently tried exporting a 180 mb .skp file into 3ds max Design 2012. I can actually access the file, and no errors appear when I use the import command. However, I encountered difficulties in the actual import, as the status bar simply does not move. It doesn't show that it's reading the file, or even started importing, and my system is still running smoothly, even cancelling import doesn't lag. My concern is that it simply won't work with a large file. Is there a size limit to what you can import, or am I doing something wrong? Converting the scene to .3ds in sketchup takes too long.