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DarkBASIC Professional Discussion / 3d Studio Max???

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Mike Inel
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Posted: 25th Oct 2003 12:48
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Is 3d Studio Max good for DBPro? If so, how do you export a model with animation by 3dsmax?


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Posted: 25th Oct 2003 12:51
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You need to use CS Physique then export to the .3ds format. Otherwise it isn't possible.


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Mussi
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Posted: 25th Oct 2003 13:23
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you can also use the pandaX export plugin

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Shadow Robert
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Posted: 26th Oct 2003 06:56
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this really should be in the 3D Section...

there are several ways to export animations from Max,
DirectX Exporters (Panda & Microsoft)
3ds
Quake2 & 3 formats
Half-Life Format

each require a different way to export your animations... all depends on what you want to accomplish.
If DBP was compatible with Spline animations i'd say use Dx as it would've been able to export ANY type of animation, Bone/Mesh/Heirachy

As it stands you can only export Heirachy and Bone if you use Character Studio - However it is possible to setup a template Bone Structure.


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Mike Inel
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Posted: 26th Oct 2003 10:18
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But how do you export a model??? The one on the File menu only got 3ds and some files which aren't compatible for DBPro. But when I ran the 3ds file on the DBPro, it exits instantly. How come that happens? Are there any other ways to export? (Oh yeah, mine is Version 5.0)


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Shadow Robert
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Posted: 26th Oct 2003 10:49
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yeah 3ds still isn't re-supported ... annoying really.
http://www.maxplugins.de
grab some exporter plugins from there, you should get some new ones on your export menu


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i use pandasoft's x exporter... works perfect for me, search the 3D forums on how to set up the exporter for animations though... the defualts dont work.

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Why would you need Character Studio ... you can animate the mesh with IK and the standard bone system. The save a 3DS file, or export to what ever formats you have an exporter for - being that DB supports it.

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Posted: 27th Oct 2003 09:49
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Thanks, Raven, This site's a good one. I'm still trying it, anyway.


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Posted: 28th Oct 2003 07:43
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The exporter works fine , but I still got a prob. I exported a face model (Pandasoft X Exporter), but it came out that the limb on the jaw part moved forward. How come???

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Quote: "Why would you need Character Studio ... you can animate the mesh with IK and the standard bone system. The save a 3DS file, or export to what ever formats you have an exporter for - being that DB supports it."


because the DirectX Exporters actually use the Physiqué modifier, don't ask me why cause i ain't got a clue.
Sensible thing would be to support both because personally I find CStudio a pain in the ass to work with.
But hey... thats Discreet for ya


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ive just done it the hard way... and manipulate and move object by hand... exports that way... but its a pain!

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Try reset Xform. That ought to solve you problem.

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Posted: 30th Oct 2003 02:54
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I don't understand on what you all are saying but I guess I'll try to experiment... And what is "Physique Modifier"?


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Like skin and flex but with a load more features and more complicated. However, its worth learning how to use cos physique can do pretty amazing stuff, and i find assigning weights easier in some cases.

But there is the draw back of it costing a lot of money. (about £1500 last time i checked )

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