.3DS file to MOHAA format ????

mcunha98 · Post by **mcunha98** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:10 pm

Hi,

Well i search tutorials, samples and all material possible to understand how export objects to MOH:AA engine, but none have sucess, because the samples dont is direct to MOH:AA

Exist a more detailed site to view ?

Scorpio Midget make a plugin to milkshape, but i dont know if it work correctly (any comment in forums topics dont will positive about the plugin).

By other side, i see MODs like MODERN WAR FARE and WORLD TRADE CENTER having hellicopters, trains, and many others models/objects imported from another plataforms.

Suggestions ????

agentmad007 · Post by **agentmad007** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 1:29 am

Milkshape import/export 3ds and skd (mohaa file)
Lighray import/export skd , you ll need to buy the license for sure!the function export ins locked by the author.

You can build your model in 3dstudio max if you are a good modeler , the import in milkshape for exporting in .skd

Post by **Rookie One.pl** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 6:38 am

If you're using 3dsmax, you can use the max2skl tool from the UberTools/FakkTools and then skl_2_skx from the Spearhead SDK.

Post by **jv_map** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 10:05 am

There is also a max skl export plug-in in the SH SDK

mcunha98 · Post by **mcunha98** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 12:28 pm

All suggestions about the use of MilkShape pointing to need of the Scorpio Midget Plugin.

In past, i try use the MilkShape + Plugin to export, but this dont is possible (probably because my version of MilkShape and Scorpio Plugin its incompatbile).

What is the version of milkshape i need to export ?
Is need get plugin of scorpio ?
Where i found this files to download ????

Post by **Rookie One.pl** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 2:50 pm

Milkshape + Scorpio's plugin works for static models only. This means you cannot have any animated models.

@jv_map: these plugins are for 3dsmax 3 and 4. They don't work in my 6, so I need the max2skl from ubertools.

mcunha98 · Post by **mcunha98** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 9:43 pm

Rookie One wrote:Milkshape + Scorpio's plugin works for static models only..

Ok, is this i need !
But, my question, where i find the files to download, and exist a tutorial explain how i export to MOH system the final object (including texture, etc...)

mcunha98 · Post by **mcunha98** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 5:15 am

Again return to subject !!!!

Well, i get any a 3DS file, in this sample i get the file:
http://www.3dcafe.com/models/bull.zip

Ok, i copy the export of Scorpio to MilkShape, in my first exportation i verify the problem of code created, he use fixed paths, in my case "program files" folder is "Arquivos de Programa". This problem i resolve creating a program files\MilkShape 3D 1.6.4 folder and put the idle.skc file into the folder to plugin/export work fine.

In 3rd try i have sucess in exportation process, but i think the problem of process exportation is the material used. It (plugin) show a warning about materials used, but continue the process...

The bull object (3ds file) in MilkShape is opend and "interpreted" correctly, but i dont have a idea about the error.

Please help !!!

Post by **jv_map** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 6:59 am

What warning message do you get? Does the model work in mohaa?

mcunha98 · Post by **mcunha98** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 5:46 pm

jv_map wrote:What warning message do you get? Does the model work in mohaa?

Exporting use MOH SKB format...

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Current models statics:
Meshes = 1
Materials = 1
Bones = 0

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Preparing model for SKB export
Model name [bull]
Path to mohaa main (c:\Arquivos de Programas\EA Games\MOHAA)

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Sorry but texture must be TGA or JPG
Failure texture:
[]

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Got Material 1
Shader
 surface WHITE PLSTC shader bull_

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Ready to write SKB to disc

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SKB static model exported

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TIK control file created !!!

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To use the model in Mohaa, open up MohRadiant 
Right click on the 2d view
Choose  
 Milkshape -> bull

Post by **jv_map** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 6:51 pm

Oh I see... nothing to worry about

mcunha98 · Post by **mcunha98** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 7:48 pm

jv_map wrote:Oh I see... nothing to worry about

But dont work !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

lizardkid · Post by **lizardkid** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 1:17 am

it's the skin

make it a targa or jpeg. it might be a bitmap now

.jpg or .tga

mcunha98 · Post by **mcunha98** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 5:01 pm

lizardkid wrote:it's the skin

make it a targa or jpeg. it might be a bitmap now

.jpg or .tga

How i think...
But i dont understand how i resolve this problem.
For example, i get a "concrete.tga" file and put into milkshape materials, but i dont know how change the MATERIAL_PLASTIC of milkshape to my texture.

When i export the MOhRadiant make a box only, dont have a model...

I think i need a tutorial of skining to milkshape, somebody with more experience tell a website to find more details please...

Post by **jv_map** » Sun Apr 10, 2005 8:09 pm

What does the .tik file look like (open with text editor)? ... what error message do you get from radiant at the bottom of the screen?