3D & Animation A question about Modelling

[Raneman]

I've done things close to modelling before- specifically a lot of CAD programs
(CADkey, Mastercam, etc.) and as such I'm used to technical modeling. What program should I use when switching for CAD to less formal modelling?

 

[ro_sauce]

well, i believe 3d studio max is widely used for unreal engine.
you can also use anything that exports to supported unreal engine formats though.

 

[Xendance]

Unreal engine formats being .ase and .fbx. Those are the only ones I know and remember.

 

[Raneman]

This isn't answering my question.

I asked what modeling program I should use when switching from a CAD program.

 

[braindead]

This isn't answering my question.

I asked what modeling program I should use when switching from a CAD program.

You strange little person, didn't you read RO_Sauces post on 3D STUDIO MAX but just in case you missed it again

3D STUDIO MAX

is a good program if you are switching from CAD, although there are other programs out there for modelling, like MAYA, Blender, 3D STUDIO MAX all equally good and have different ways of modelling but I prefer 3D STUDIO MAX

If the answer that you were looking for, is nothing to do with the Unreal engine, then why did you post in the MODDING/3D and ANIMATION section based on a game that uses the Unreal Engine?
Why not ask in a 3D Modelling website?

 

[Xendance]

This isn't answering my question.

I asked what modeling program I should use when switching from a CAD program.

...the one which exports into a format that the SDK can import. The one which you like most. The one which is most comfortable to you. We can't tell you what you're going to like most, you'll have to try them yourself.

 

[Six_Ten]

It doesn't matter what program you use to model. UDK provides a free conversion tool that will export most common formats to .fbx. Search the UDK site for the link to the tool (probably in the modeling section there, not sure where I found it.)

 

[oldblood]

Modo 501 is my modelling program of choice, nice friendly UI and very good support .. Visit Luxology.com

 

[ro_sauce]

personally i use 3dsmax, but you cant just dive right in and start throwing out statics, you should do every single dang tutorial that comes with it.

 

[Raneman]

Got 3DS max, it's actually made by the same company as the guys who make AutoCAD- one of my favorite CAD programs. Almost the same layout and UI, too! I'm loving this.