Ellderon Posted March 11, 2005 Posted March 11, 2005 I used the MDL tool to convert a lightsabre from mdl to ascii mdl, but 3D Max can't open it. does anyone know here I can find a plug-in or something so I can start imporing my lightsabres?
T7nowhere Posted March 11, 2005 Posted March 11, 2005 You need to install this Plug-in for either 3dsmax or gmax to be able to import the models.
Ellderon Posted March 11, 2005 Author Posted March 11, 2005 Thanx...now to put in my bigsabre models!
Fred Tetra Posted March 11, 2005 Posted March 11, 2005 There's a section in my map assembly instructions here than might help explain a little bit about how to use NWMax. Hope it helps!
Ellderon Posted March 11, 2005 Author Posted March 11, 2005 Ok..I followed the lightsabre creation tutorials, but when I use the replacer is spits something about the name having to be 13 charachters long??? the thing is, the name is w_shortsbr_001 which IS 13 charachters long? HELP?
cchargin Posted March 12, 2005 Posted March 12, 2005 hello, w => 1 _ => 2 s => 3 h = > 4 o => 5 r => 6 t => 7 s => 8 b => 9 r => 10 _ => 11 0 => 12 0 => 13 1 => 14
Ellderon Posted March 12, 2005 Author Posted March 12, 2005 CRAP! what the hell is a Sanoty Check? It pops up when I export the Max model back... I folowed the tutorial to the letter and replaced w_shortsabre_002, 003 and 004 with my greatsabre hilts, but they don't show up in the game *3D Max rendering of the hilt* furthemore, when I use the MDLops tool, I can convert the normal lightsabre models to ascii format - all except w_shortsabre_001. for some reason it allways converts it as a binary file and 3DMax won't open it... AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaa
cchargin Posted March 12, 2005 Posted March 12, 2005 Hello, furthemore, when I use the MDLops tool, I can convert the normal lightsabre models to ascii format - all except w_shortsabre_001. for some reason it allways converts it as a binary file and 3DMax won't open it... If MDLOps is converting a file to binary then you are starting with an ascii model. To make sure you have the right model do this: 1) run mdlops 2) click "select file" then find your model file and click "open" 3) now click "Read model" 4) look at the title bar for MDLOps. You will see the internal name of the model and then some info about the model like: w_AdhsvGren_001 (binary k2 source) In this example we have: model name: w_AdhsvGren_001 source: binary version: k2 (i.e. kotor 2) Once you know what type of model it is I suggest renaming it so it is clear in the future. I wish nwmax was more clear in how it names the files it exports. what the hell is a Sanity Check? These are checks that nwmax does to make sure that a model will work with neverwinter nights. check this thread for some important tip for when a model does not show in game: http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=143548 If you are still having problems you can send me your max file and I will take a look at it.
Ellderon Posted March 12, 2005 Author Posted March 12, 2005 YAY! It shows up in game! The texture doesn't tough..must have screwed something in the UTI file... and the model reverts back to normal lightsabre when I change the crystal????????????? AGH!
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