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Aaagreen
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Well, a small amount of people have seen my thread (check my signature) about putting the WWII media pack 1 in to fpsc. However, this will be my thread where i get help from you.

Question 1: Is it possible to somehow attatch the gun to the hand bone, so that when the bone is rotated, the model orientates with it? I have tried seletcting the bone, and the gun, and opening the group drop-down, but all the selections are blanked out. Any ideas?

Please check out my WWII Media Pack 1 FPSC thread... http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=131014&b=3&p=0

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DarkFact
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Posted: 9th Jun 2008 15:51
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I assume you're talking about the group drop-down inside the Max editor?

You should be using the Link tool in 3ds Max to "attach" the gun to the bone, not the group tool. Once linked, the gun will rotate with the bone as if it was glued to it. To disabled any axis, open the Hierarchy/Links panel and de-select any of the x,y,z check boxes.

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Aaagreen
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Posted: 9th Jun 2008 17:04
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Thanks. Where's the link tool?

Please check out my WWII Media Pack 1 FPSC thread... http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=131014&b=3&p=0
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DarkFact
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Posted: 9th Jun 2008 17:14
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See this image:



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Aaagreen
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Posted: 9th Jun 2008 18:41
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Ok... It's not working. How do you operate the link tool? because i click on the bone, then the gun, and nothing happens.

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Posted: 9th Jun 2008 18:47
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Why not try selecting the gun first, then link tool secondly.
Might work that way, although I havnt operated with animations yet, still lofting with objects.( )


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Select the tool. Click on the object to be linked and drag the mouse over the object to link to and release. The target object (parent) will blink white for a good link.

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Aaagreen
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Ok, i did what you said, and it hasn't worked. I dont think it applies to bones.

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Yes, it works on bones. What are you tying to link to it then?

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Posted: 9th Jun 2008 19:56
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Here's a WMV video showing you how it works. See the attached.

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Aaagreen
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Posted: 9th Jun 2008 20:07
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Oh right, it doesnt work for me because i'm trying to connect it to an actual bone, you know, a biped section.

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Posted: 9th Jun 2008 20:21
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I have to say, linking some thing is one of the easiest things to do in Max.

I just tested it in Max and it does work with bipeds, so I have no idea why you are finding it so difficult.

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A Biped element (arm, foot, head, etc.) is the same as a Max bone so linking works the same.

If you tell me step-by-step what you're doing, it might help.

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Posted: 9th Jun 2008 21:41
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You're lucky you can afford 3DS max.

http://www.freewebs.com/teammegabasic/
For low price FPSC and Dark BASIC media packs.
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Aaagreen
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Posted: 9th Jun 2008 21:42
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Well, i open my .max file, with the rigged mp6 arms posed with my gun, i press link, click on my gun, click drag on to my bone, the bone selection flashes on and off, then i try rotating the hand and the gun stays stationary. This process works with the hand model itself, however the gun doesnt move whe i move the biped limb.

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The process you're describing should work, unless there's some else going on with the gun model that we don't know about. Is the gun being linked to a bone in the biped (hand) or the model's hand?

Try this if you get a chance: Create a new bone, (not biped) and link the weapon to it. Rotate the bone. Does the weapon rotate? This will tell you if your mesh is okay to be linked.

If you want me to look at your max file or a similar setup, I will. Just let me know.

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Posted: 9th Jun 2008 22:37
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Works now, thanks.

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Whoah, bro. LOL

Please tell us what was up so it helps others who may have the same issue.

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Aaagreen
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Posted: 10th Jun 2008 15:00
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I dont know what's up, i just created another biped, did your teqnique on a new limb, it worked, i tried it on the old one and it worked fine. Just do what the expert says

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Cool. Well, glad to be of help.

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Aaagreen
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Posted: 10th Jun 2008 18:35
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How can i get your furniture/debris packs? the links are dead...

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Posted: 10th Jun 2008 22:31
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I don't have the original downloads. If anyone still has the zip files, then send them to me and I'll repost them.

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Nice, could you tell me where you got those rig arms from. Thanks.
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Aaagreen
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Posted: 11th Jun 2008 20:26
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I made a thread in models and media board.

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