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3 Dimensional Chat / Rhino and DarkBasic .x files

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CrayZemon
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Posted: 18th Jun 2003 16:23
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Hello, I have access to a 3D modeller: "Rhinoceros" and am wondering how one could convert it's file types (ie .3ms) to .x files for use in Dark Basic. Much Thanks!
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actarus
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Posted: 18th Jun 2003 16:29
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Look at the export section in the file menu(there hast to be one) and use the .obj over .3ds.

I don't think there's a way to export mesh deform animations thorugh the .3ds format though.

Maybe Van-B can help you,I think he uses it.

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CrayZemon
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Posted: 18th Jun 2003 16:37
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Oops! Yes, the file extension is ".3ds". I appear stupid because I don't own it; a friend of mine does who designs stuff for hobby.

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Van B
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Posted: 18th Jun 2003 18:35
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The model converter supplied with DB will do the job fairly easily, although your still gonna be stuck for limb hierarchy's etc. I use it with 3DS-Max and a few texturing programs.

Ohh, and a few pointers for making low poly models in Rhino:
o Use extruded polylines for everything you can - then convert from a nurb to a mesh with the simple control slider down at the bottom - this is the best way to maintain minimal polys.
o Never use the polygon reduction tool, it severely sucks.
o If you wanted to model a leg for example, make a stack of extruded polylines by copying and pasting, then join them all together and convert to a mesh - gives you the shape but with editable points all the way up.


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CrayZemon
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Posted: 19th Jun 2003 00:51
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Can't wait till I order the full version!

Oh, I noticed that there is an object limit in the trial version, is there one in the full one or is that up to computer memory?

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Van B
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Posted: 19th Jun 2003 02:53
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Nah, the 25 save limit is just in the trial version.

I find it easier to use than any other modeller, it's really easy to learn, everythings nicely laid out for you .


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