how do you make a moving model?

[mkp]

I'm trying to make a remote control car for my level, but how should I make the model. and how would I get it to move?

[Pseudopath]

For the modeling "gmax" should help.

 

For the move, use a func_train.

 

I hope that's right ( and someone clarifies this post )

 

- Pseudopath.

[Cmdr. Antilles]

After you make a normal md3 model, you just create a func_train that is comprised of a brush w/ the 'system/origin' texture, and the 'model2' key (IIRC, check the ent. info box) and the value being the path to your MD3.

 

Then, your model should follow the path. However, it will be nonsolid, like all models, so you'll have to build some 'bounding' brushes, which are just brushes in the general shape of the model, that make it appear that it's solid in-game. Give them the 'system/cushion' or 'system/nodraw_solid' texture.

 

As for setting up the rest of the func_train, read the entity info that appears when you press N...

[Pseudopath]

I knew I could count on you

 

- Pseudopath.

[volrathxp]

antilles is the man no doubt

[Cmdr. Antilles]

Heheh... I just have nothing to do but browse these forums...

 

It's sad, really.

[Verlex]

Cmdr, You COULD send me your sarlaac map for testing..... That'd give you something to do..... heheh

[Cmdr. Antilles]

Not ready for beta testing yet.

[mkp]

thanks for the help!

[Cmdr. Antilles]

No problem.

[mkp]

how do i make that md3 file???

also, how do i get the model (once i can make it) follow the path_corner things i put?

thanks

[Cmdr. Antilles]

You need a modeling program to make md3's... like milkshape, Gmax, or 3dstudio.

 

I already told you how to get the model to show up as the func_train. Read the entity info for func_trains and path_corners to figure the rest out. It's pretty easy if you read those.

 

Basically, you make a loop of path_corners, and then have the func_train target one of them. It will then move around them.

[Pseudopath]

Use this link for a train Tutorial :-

 

http://planetquake.com/bubba/train1.html

 

Explore their too for other stuff. It is for Q3 but the majority is compatible with JK][.

 

NB. the "origin" texture mentioned in the tutorial is in the "system" folder not the "common" (differences like this are common, no pun intended ).

 

Hope that helps.

 

- Pseudopath.