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Kronos
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Hi there, i'm totally new with DBP, so i have to ask some question

-Now I have a level in 3d World Studio ( I've allready exported it as dbo )
What I want is to import it into DBP,
so I could actually go around in the world!
-Someone who can code that to me, or someone who want to help me?

Thanks

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Blobby 101
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Posted: 4th Sep 2007 20:46
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load object "filename.dbo",object number.
read the help files. don't go asking questions on here before looking it up in the help files. another good idea is to search before you post - the search thing is at the very bottom of the page.


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Kronos
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Posted: 4th Sep 2007 21:16
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Quote: "- the search thing is at the very bottom of the page."

-Thanks, i did'nt know that
But thanks!

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Kronos
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Posted: 4th Sep 2007 21:47
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I've found THIS in the help files:

-But where should i put the media ( in whitch folder? )

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Blobby 101
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Posted: 4th Sep 2007 23:16
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in the project folder - that code will only load a .bsp map, if you have a .dbo map you can't use that code. you will have to use load object.


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Sixty Squares
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1. Use LOAD OBJECT "whatever you saved your world as.dbo",ObjectNumber

2. Okay now you've got your world. What you will now need to to is COLLIDE with the world so you can't go through it. There are lots of ways to accomplish this, but one of the most popular is Sparky's Collision DLL which is a free DLL that features some useful collision commands for DBPro. Here's a link if you want to see it: Sparky's Collision DLL

Just search COLLISION or something of the sort and you should be ok


***Note: If you are just starting I would sugguest starting with something a little smaller than collision in 3D Worlds. Try searching for some tutorials or visiting the "USEFUL THREADS FOR NEWCOMERS" thread located at the top of this board. Starting small and expanding can be very helpful in not frusturating yourself (I tried to make a walkable terrain as my first project: BAD IDEA )

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Posted: 5th Sep 2007 04:57 Edited at: 5th Sep 2007 04:58
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Don't use BSP maps. Stick with .x or .dbo objects.

Whether you use Sparky's dll (which I suggest) or not, make sure you have it set to detect collision by polygons. If you don't, you won't be able to walk through doors and into open areas of your object. In Sparky's it's done in the sc_setupObject function by setting the last parameter to 0. In DarkBasic collision functions, use SET OBJECT COLLISION TO POLYGONS Object_Number.

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Kronos
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Posted: 5th Sep 2007 09:37
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Thanks, but Sometimes i get an
"RUNTIME ERROR 105, -FILE DOES NOT EXIST AT LINE 5"
But the file exist...

What can I do?

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Blobby 101
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Posted: 5th Sep 2007 10:15
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have you created a project? if yes, then make sure the file is in the project folder. if not then make one, it is the easiest way to keep track of all your media.


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Kronos
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Posted: 5th Sep 2007 12:32
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yeah, now it's working
-But if the media in in folder ( a folder inside the project folder )
Should I write


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Kronos
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One more question;
I want to "go" arount in the world ( .x )
Whitch code should I use then?

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Pyramid Games Ltd
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Posted: 5th Sep 2007 14:37
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Well look at the DBC tutorials in Monster Hunt and you'll find them.



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Posted: 5th Sep 2007 17:57
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move camera using arrowkeys - that is the command you use to move around. it does not have collision so you can go though walls. collision must be coded separately.


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Hi Kronos, Listen. Darkbasic is a good engine,and has some great features. but no matter what anyone tells you, its a programmers engine, and is not geared toward artists needs.

If you want a powerfull engine with a wysiwyg editor, and simple javascripting, check out dxstudio. i converted over and have never looked back. http://www.dxstudio.com/default.aspx?affiliate=eba55449-0daf-4f60-a7f7-4752ae66850b

Also the community and support are great! no one is above helping you!

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Kronos
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Posted: 6th Sep 2007 17:34
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Thanks, ( I asked Simon about some help, he is a Norwegian DBP coder )
-You know what? Now I have created a 2d "pong" game!!!!
Here is a screenie from the game!!!!!


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