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Newcomers DBPro Corner / Texturing 3D Objects - Help Needed

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Kenzenray
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Posted: 1st Jan 2003 15:09
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Hello Friend,

I am an aspiring programmer from India. Recently I have been very interested in DB. I have only the trial versions of DB v1.106, v1.13 and DBPRO Trial.

I have the following problems with loading 3d objects
[1] Some times .3DS file formats do not work correctly
[2] If I use the DBconv.exe tool to convert .3DS files into .X format, it works with DB but not with DBPRO.
[3] How to texture 3D objects... .i.e., if I have textured the object in 3D studio, how to bring it to DarkBasic
[4] If I have to apply different textures to different parts of a single Model, how can it be accomplished.

Any instructions will be very helpful. Thankyou
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Admiraltrent
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Posted: 1st Jan 2003 17:48
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I personally do not have DBPRO but in the original DB you can use the "texture limb" command to texture a particular limb. In case you aren't familiar with what a limb is, it is a section of a 3D model. Some 3D models when converted can end up being one limb only. To look at the limbs in an object I would just load your model and use the Command Line Editor (if you have that in DBPRO) to mark them different colors so you know which limb is which.

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nercrotosist
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Posted: 2nd Jan 2003 17:48
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O.K, with regards to your texturing prob, I personaly use Max to texture everything (unwrapUVW in the modifier list) then export to .x using a plugin. Dont know what version of Max you have, but 5 is better (and a little easier!!) than 4 for texturing.

"Lets all work toghether....maybe we can get off this stinkin rock"
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Kenzenray
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Posted: 3rd Jan 2003 16:47
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Thanks all.
Nercotosist. I am using MAX Version 5. What plugin do use. Where can I get it from ?
And also , are you using DarkBasic or Darkbasic Professional ?
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nercrotosist
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Posted: 4th Jan 2003 00:56
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Hi Kenzenray,
O.K, calm down!!
The plugin I use to export to .x (for use in DB) is made by a company called PANDA. Dont know the web address, but search using Lycos or something. I just typed in "3d Max5 .x exporter" You will find it cuz its the only one that works with Max5!!!
I dont use DarkB or Pro, I am a 3D modeler, skinner and animator, not a programer!!! (I know, kill the graphics guy!!!)
Any more questions with regards to Max, feel free to ask.

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Kenzenray
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Posted: 5th Jan 2003 13:17
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Hi nercrotosist

I am not really sure how to use a plugin. Yes. I downloaded the one from Panda. Can you tell me how to plug it to Max 5 ?
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