Model Editor/Viewer Shadow Problem

[JamesxcX]

Hi, when i load a model into model editor, i only see the black figure shaped in shape of imported model.. i dont see any colours. anyone knows how to fix this?

 

[PurgeandFire]

Hi, when i load a model into model editor, i only see the black figure shaped in shape of imported model.. i dont see any colours. anyone knows how to fix this?

It probably cannot find the texture. Go to Windows -> Texture Manager. The files listed should either be (1) within the MPQ (2) within the proper directory with the model.

e.g. if it says "SomeTexture.blp", that file should either be from the MPQ or it should be in the same folder as the .mdx file. If it is "Textures\SomeTexture.blp", then it should either be in the MPQ, or it should be in a folder named "textures" that is located where the .mdx file is.

 

[JamesxcX]

But most of models use in game textures, how do i import them? since all i see are black figures..

 

[Heinvers]

Is your model editor where warcraft 3 is installed? I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM SOME TIME AGO.

 

[JamesxcX]

No, i have custom models :s but they all uses wc default textures :'(

 

[Heinvers]

So have your Model Editor moved where Warcraft 3 is installed or make some copies of the game .mpq archives and move them where the model editor is located, either of these will work.

 

[JamesxcX]

Did that and saw one change.. now texture manager is full of some textures but model is still black :s what now? ill rep you again

 

[Heinvers]

Are you sure your models use only in game textures and no custom ones?
Edit: Try opening the model using warcraft 3 viewer to see if the textures appear correctly there.
Edit: Take a look at my conversation line with PurgeandFire!

 

[JamesxcX]

yea, whichever model i open its just black.. and i am openeing it in model viewer and they work ingame ofc.. you said you had this problem? how you solved it and did you solve it at all?

 

[Heinvers]

Read my edit above! Look at the picture I've attached there.

 

[JamesxcX]

OH MY GOD THANK YOU A LOT and thanks PurgeandFire for helping you rep to both