/sigh

[Zeilakin]

ok, so i followed ama's tutorial

model viewer export: check.
open bmp with photoshop: check.
edit: check.
save as bmp: ok!
open with GC3 and convert > format> my encode>3: kk.
save as .dds: done.
import with model viewer: ... BAAM!!!! brick wall.

its .dds now, and model viewer has to import .mcd .mqo etc, so what the hell do i do with .dds? i searched the forums for about an hour, and couldnt figure it out, every thing else worked perfect so far, just cant wrap up these last steps

thanks for any help, sorry if its been mentioned, i cant find it

[PotentPotables]

Re: /sigh

Before all else, make sure you're not changing the file name. You sound like you got a grasp on stuff, but just wanted to throw that in there.

I'm pretty sure what you're doing wtong is selecting the wrong DXT3 format. Ensure you're using the one I've SSed for ya...



When you're working with the standard .DDS files for models and such, you'll always use that one.

[Zeilakin]

Re: /sigh

hmm, that was a problem, i believe ama has the wrong one in her tutorial

however, modelviewer still wont let me import,
File > convert MQO to DAT
but i go to grab the file and t wotn show up, as its not a .mcd or .mqo, its .dds
is there a step before this?

[PotentPotables]

Re: /sigh

k, Model Viewer breaks a .dat down into 4 pieces.

.MQO = Stand alone Wireframe Model. No texture.
.MCD = Something having to do with stuff I don't know about.
.BMP = The file you edit on. Just a convenience added by MV.
.DDS = The actual texture file that will be imported ONTO the .MQO file.


When you import the model back into Model Viewer, you're actually importing the .MQO file, as that is the model. It will pull all the attachments as long as you're still viewing the same exact model you exported and did not change the filenames at all. Technically, you can't just import the textures by themselves, you have to import the whole model... i.e. DAT > MQO.

Also, some of these Apps are buggy. Just to make sure you're work isn't lost, I reccomend taking the extra 2sec and using the "Save As" option to ensure that your new file overwrites the old.

[Zeilakin]

Re: /sigh

it worked


but it exploded >.>; looks like he got hit by a daisy cutter missle
ill mess around with it and try to figure it out, thanks for the help, much appreciated

[PotentPotables]

Re: /sigh

The explosion was caused by one of two things, IF you didn't mess around with the .MQO in Meta or something first. If you did mess around with the .MQO in Meta, remember that the ONLY thing you can do with vertexes and edges in Meta is MOVE them. Not create, delete, etc. You need VRS for those operations.

1> You did your changes on the .DDS file instead of the .BMP.

2> You imported the same .DDS file that you originally converted improperly. Try starting fresh.

[Zeilakin]

Re: /sigh

lol man, your the man

i think i got it all now, awesome thanks

[PotentPotables]

Re: /sigh

Hmmm...

You should check the opinion polls on that one.

Apparently, according to recent polls, I am most definately NOT the man. Just wait, you'll see...

Glad I could help, though...

[OG Night]

Re: /sigh

lol you are very helpful PP.. people just tend to overlook things..

[Imkindalost]

Re: /sigh

Hey theres 1 good point for PP.

Yeah when i first started i had the same problem, I changed my file name which turned out didn't work... After an hour of frustration I figured it out lol. Gotta love teaching yourself. That way you can actually say the teacher doesnt know anything and mean it

[PotentPotables]

Re: /sigh

Hey theres 1 good point for PP.

I don't get good points. I've found that if I keep my Warning levels active consistently, I can bypass the Rating System as well as PM's.

Who needs 'em...

[Imkindalost]

Re: /sigh

Lol well i suppose there is at least a shred of humanity in ya. Not sure what the rest is, possibly mad cow...boy.

/lamejoke