Sorry your browser is not supported!

You are using an outdated browser that does not support modern web technologies, in order to use this site please update to a new browser.

Browsers supported include Chrome, FireFox, Safari, Opera, Internet Explorer 10+ or Microsoft Edge.

FPSC Classic Models and Media / From 3dsmax to X

Author
Message
Teabone
Valued Member
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 8th Jun 2006
Location: Canada
Posted: 10th Feb 2012 12:45
Link
Hey all I had a quick question. I've created a couple models in 3d Studio Max and I have unwrapped them and applied textures to them.

To get them to FPSC I have used PandaDirectX plug-in which allows me to export my model to .X file.

When I open the generated X file in any application that can display it, the models look great and the textures are properly mapped onto them. My problem is, when I import them as entities into FPSC the textures are not applied correctly.

I have attached the correct image in the FPE file so I'm not sure what's missing. In the attachment is what it looks like normally and what its looking like in FPSC...

http://teabone.awardspace.com

Attachments

Login to view attachments
Back to top
Profile PM Website
Errant AI
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 24th Aug 2006
Location:
Posted: 10th Feb 2012 12:51
Link
Looks like default cylinder mapping coords in game.
Did you export it once before it was properly UV mapped?
If so, run bin/dbo cleaner and test again.
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
Teabone
Valued Member
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 8th Jun 2006
Location: Canada
Posted: 10th Feb 2012 13:06
Link
Its working now. I had to convert my texture to DDS from TGA. Oddly enough it works as PNG or DDS but not TGA or JPG. Not sure why but least its working. Also, I always remind people to run the FPSC Cleaner yet I never do this myself. Thanks for the tip Errant, i ran it after converting my files to DDS and things seem to be looking proper!

Although i did a horrific job on the texturing job itself, i'm just glad its working

Going to have fun modeling for the next couple of weeks.

Perhaps this post will serve as a helpful teaching tool for those searching for help related to this topic in the future.

http://teabone.awardspace.com

Attachments

Login to view attachments
Back to top
Profile PM Website
Teabone
Valued Member
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 8th Jun 2006
Location: Canada
Posted: 10th Feb 2012 13:45
Link
I have one more question, since my scaling is off. Is everything in FPSC to scale? Say if I start working in feet or inches in 3D Studio Max and say I made something that was 6 feet tall would it appear just slightly taller than the player in FPSC? Assuming he's a bit under 6 feet.

http://teabone.awardspace.com
Back to top
Profile PM Website
henry ham
17
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 3rd Aug 2007
Location: way way out there
Posted: 10th Feb 2012 17:13 Edited at: 10th Feb 2012 17:14
Link
this file should help you out,it contains a basic fpsc segment with a box barrel & character all to scale.

(file is in max 2009 format)

cheers henry

Attachments

Login to view attachments
Back to top
Profile PM Email Website
Teabone
Valued Member
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 8th Jun 2006
Location: Canada
Posted: 11th Feb 2012 09:14
Link
Your an amazing person Henry, thanks for this.

http://teabone.awardspace.com
Back to top
Profile PM Website
Teabone
Valued Member
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 8th Jun 2006
Location: Canada
Posted: 15th Feb 2012 12:08
Link
I have another question for those using 3dsmax for FPSC modeling.

I've created some characters with animations. I'm unable to get the animations to work in FPSC. I believe this has to do with possible settings when exporting X files. Does anyone know whats the correct settings for Panda DirectX exporting to allow for animations to be called.

http://teabone.awardspace.com
Back to top
Profile PM Website
Northern
14
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 5th Nov 2010
Location: Brazil
Posted: 15th Feb 2012 13:36
Link
Hello Teabone,

Quote: "I've created some characters with animations. I'm unable to get the animations to work in FPSC. I believe this has to do with possible settings when exporting X files. Does anyone know whats the correct settings for Panda DirectX exporting to allow for animations to be called"



Perhaps the following link may help you on how to export from 3ds max to x files.

http://www.thegamecreators.com/?m=view_product&id=2001&page=CharacterStudio

Greetings,

Northern
Back to top
Profile PM
Teabone
Valued Member
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 8th Jun 2006
Location: Canada
Posted: 18th Feb 2012 03:59
Link
Not sure why but the butler crashes a lot. Also my animations are built by frames and dont use bones. They are not humanoid. hmmm still not sure what to do to get them to animate in FPSC.

http://teabone.awardspace.com
Back to top
Profile PM Website
maho76
13
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 31st May 2011
Location: universe-hub, playing the flute
Posted: 21st Feb 2012 12:55
Link
@teabone: characters need to have a basic bone called ROOT at 0,0,0 of the grid. Then also frameanimations should work properly and it shouldnt sink into the ground.
worth a try, hope it helps.

Back to top
Profile PM Email
Teabone
Valued Member
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 8th Jun 2006
Location: Canada
Posted: 24th Feb 2012 07:20
Link
Wow I didn't realize how much hard work it is. I just started using bones and by god its complicated and has many steps required.

http://teabone.awardspace.com
Back to top
Profile PM Website
Teabone
Valued Member
18
Years of Service
User Offline
Joined: 8th Jun 2006
Location: Canada
Posted: 6th Mar 2012 23:14
Link
also for some reason the butler file keeps crashing when attempting to load in 3Dsmax, wonder if anyone else has the same issue?

http://teabone.awardspace.com
Back to top
Profile PM Website
Back to top

Login to post a reply

Server time is: 2025-05-15 17:20:43
Your offset time is: 2025-05-15 17:20:43