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monotonic
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Posted: 6th Aug 2006 18:43
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Does anybody of a good (free) importer for X files into maya 6.5?

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The crazy
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Posted: 6th Aug 2006 20:11
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importer? no. I have an exporter that works great. But if I have to bring in something from .x, I usually use milkshape to convert it to .obj

hope that helps, sorry

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Posted: 6th Aug 2006 20:17 Edited at: 6th Aug 2006 20:18
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Does OBJ retain all the animation and texture info

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ah, shoot. animation, no. Texturing? I think I've gotten the uvs to stay the same but just had to reapply the texture. You're in a tough spot if you want to keep the animation. What exactly are you trying to do?

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I want to import some models like from darkmatter (which are in X format) and modify some of the animations, like just the attack anim or the idle anim

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The crazy
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Well, I know this may not appeal to you, but here's what I would do. I'd take the model, re-rig it, then re-animate it. Don't know if thats legal. And I know it won't be easy, but the way I look at it, I'd be getting more experience in.

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Posted: 7th Aug 2006 11:34 Edited at: 8th Aug 2006 21:13
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Quote: "I have an exporter that works great."


The crazy, what directx exporter do you have for maya, and where did you get it, and if its not to much to ask, how do you install it, i've tried a few exporters for maya and they have never worked for me.

just wondering, can you export in any other than X format files in darkmatter, cuz if you can maybe thers one that will work right for you.

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In darkmatter 1 there was two versions of the models one 3DS and X so I just used to edit the 3DS version in 3DS Max but in darkkmatter 2 they are just X format.

I think re-rigging them is going to be the only way.

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poke a fish, I got the exporter with the DirectX SDK free download from microsoft. (google it) And with a little messing around I got it to work. It should work automatically for most people but I had messed it up beforehand and that's why I had problems.

So once you get that up and installed, go to Windows->Settings/Preferences->Plug-in manager->At the very bottom, click the checkbox for the directx plugin

Hope that helps

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How about a DirectX importer for 3DS Max 6.0 or a converter that can convert DirectX files into something that 3ds max can import I've been searching the net but cannot find anything anywhere

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Posted: 11th Aug 2006 07:50
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Sorry, don't know much about 3DS. Perhaps if you asked on autodesk's forums?

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Its ok I have found something that can convert between all the formats I need LithUnwrap not the most likely of candidates but it does the job beautifully.

Thanks for your help though 'The Crazy' I appreciate it.

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monotonic, very useful information. I guess I just need to buy Lithunwrap

It keeps the DM2 animations between formats as well?

I asked TGC for an editable format, but they seem to have misplaced my e-mail...


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Good point Cash, no it doesn't save the animation data I didn't notice that because I'm re-rigging them in character shop. Although I'm using the free version, the 'paid for' version Ultimate Unwrap may be different its bound to have more features.

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Hello,

For correct exporting from Maya in X format, you should follow the instructions here:

1. download the exporters from here: http://www.quest3d.com/index.php?id=102

2. download and install DirectX SDK from here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=C72D9F1E-53F3-4747-8490-6801D8E8B4EF&displaylang=en

3. follow the instructions here: http://www.quest3d.com/index.php?id=30&post=51466&highlight=x+exporter+for+maya

and/or here:

http://forums.microsoft.com/MSDN/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=92270&SiteID=1&PageID=1

I hope this will solve your problem for exporting an X file in Maya.

Have a nice day,

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tomazmb, hi thanks for your help but it was importing X into maya that I was stuck on, but thanks anyway

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The crazy
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tomaz, I use that for my exporter as well. do you use maya? because my exporter worked for awhile, and now it doesnt export right. if you know anything about this, could you email me? thanks

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Hello,

Quote: "tomaz, I use that for my exporter as well. do you use maya? because my exporter worked for awhile, and now it doesnt export right. if you know anything about this, could you email me? thanks

crydrk@sbcglobal.net
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No, I don't use Maya, I'm just good at finding the stuff in internet.

Have a nice day,

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