3D & Animation Problems with exporting to SDK

[Cpl.Jonno.UK]

Hello everyone,

This post is aimed at those of you whom have successfully imported a 3d model from 3DS max into the SDK. I am having trouble with my exporting process, I use 3DS max 2013 along with the ActorX plugin for import/export .psk models. I have uv-mapped the model using the uvwunrap modifier, also added bones and linked them to form a skeleton (for the .psk)

I have the basic plain grey texture applied to my model but it gives me slots for 5 materials (x-model info.txt), this I think is due to the 5 object parts (moving parts) which make up the model in game. I have used the link option in Max to assign these objects to the bones and they move/rotate properly in max, however once exported everything seems to go wrong...

I can get the model into the SDK but the I can't get the texture to take to the model properly, it's as if all the uvmapped data is somehow lost? Or perhaps there is something I am not doing??

Ladies/Gentleman your help would be greatly appreciated :IS2:

Regards
Cpl Jonno

 

[Cpl.Jonno.UK]

Perhaps I am putting this wrong?

Is there anyone left who may have implemented a model from 3DS into RO/MN still active on these boards and willing to discuss the process of doing so?

Even if you wish not to reply here, please message me so we can talk elsewhere?

Thanks in advance
Regards
Cpl Jonno

 

[Cpl.Jonno.UK]

Well I finally managed to export part of the model with textures and uvmap and it looks good, so as long as I get the second part in the same way I shall do a mini tutorial of the process for those who are interested.......

In the meantime I found a very interesting book (pdf) which really helped and would recommend it to all aspiring modders!

3DS Max Modelling for Games 2nd Edition by Andrew Gahan.