How to import Dark Portal <Azeroth>

Introduction

This is an automatically generated tutorial. It will guide you through the process of importing the model Dark Portal <Azeroth> of the bundle Dark Portal <Azeroth>. Please note that all the screenshots in this tutorial were made using a Mac, however it should be no problem to interpret what is equivalent on a Windows or Linux machine.

Extract and Access

I am assuming that you have already downloaded the file Dark Portal Azeroth.zip and know where it is located on your hard drive. The file is compressed as a zip archive. Most modern operating systems allow you to unzip the archive by double clicking it and dragging the contents out to the desktop (or any other place).

When you have extracted the archive, it should look like this:

Open World Editor and click Module -> Import Manager:

This is the Import Manager. From here you can add and remove custom files from your map file:

Importing DarkportalAzeroth.mdX

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'DarkportalAzeroth.mdX' in the folder which you extracted from the zip archive:

The file has been properly added to the map archive:

Done, you have imported the file DarkportalAzeroth.mdX.

Importing DARKPORTAL_NICK_01.BLP

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'DARKPORTAL_NICK_01.BLP' in the folder which you extracted from the zip archive:

As you see, the field "Full Path" starts with something like "war3mapimported/". But most models do not look for their assets in that directory. The assets need to be in a specific location in order for the model to find them. Therefore, you will have to change the "Full Path" to what the model looks for. You can find the required paths in the readme.txt and also on this page.

Double-click the file DARKPORTAL_NICK_01.BLP:

Tick the box "Use Custom Path" and type in the correct path:

The file has been properly added to the map archive:

Done, you have imported the file DARKPORTAL_NICK_01.BLP.

Importing DARKPORTAL_PLATFORM_NEW01.BLP

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'DARKPORTAL_PLATFORM_NEW01.BLP' in the folder which you extracted from the zip archive:

As you see, the field "Full Path" starts with something like "war3mapimported/". But most models do not look for their assets in that directory. The assets need to be in a specific location in order for the model to find them. Therefore, you will have to change the "Full Path" to what the model looks for. You can find the required paths in the readme.txt and also on this page.

Double-click the file DARKPORTAL_PLATFORM_NEW01.BLP:

Tick the box "Use Custom Path" and type in the correct path:

The file has been properly added to the map archive:

Done, you have imported the file DARKPORTAL_PLATFORM_NEW01.BLP.

Importing DARKPORTAL_PLATFORM_NEW02.BLP

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'DARKPORTAL_PLATFORM_NEW02.BLP' in the folder which you extracted from the zip archive:

As you see, the field "Full Path" starts with something like "war3mapimported/". But most models do not look for their assets in that directory. The assets need to be in a specific location in order for the model to find them. Therefore, you will have to change the "Full Path" to what the model looks for. You can find the required paths in the readme.txt and also on this page.

Double-click the file DARKPORTAL_PLATFORM_NEW02.BLP:

Tick the box "Use Custom Path" and type in the correct path:

The file has been properly added to the map archive:

Done, you have imported the file DARKPORTAL_PLATFORM_NEW02.BLP.

Importing DARKPORTAL_STATUE_03.BLP

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'DARKPORTAL_STATUE_03.BLP' in the folder which you extracted from the zip archive:

As you see, the field "Full Path" starts with something like "war3mapimported/". But most models do not look for their assets in that directory. The assets need to be in a specific location in order for the model to find them. Therefore, you will have to change the "Full Path" to what the model looks for. You can find the required paths in the readme.txt and also on this page.

Double-click the file DARKPORTAL_STATUE_03.BLP:

Tick the box "Use Custom Path" and type in the correct path:

The file has been properly added to the map archive:

Done, you have imported the file DARKPORTAL_STATUE_03.BLP.

Importing DARKPORTAL_STAUE_01.BLP

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'DARKPORTAL_STAUE_01.BLP' in the folder which you extracted from the zip archive:

As you see, the field "Full Path" starts with something like "war3mapimported/". But most models do not look for their assets in that directory. The assets need to be in a specific location in order for the model to find them. Therefore, you will have to change the "Full Path" to what the model looks for. You can find the required paths in the readme.txt and also on this page.

Double-click the file DARKPORTAL_STAUE_01.BLP:

Tick the box "Use Custom Path" and type in the correct path:

The file has been properly added to the map archive:

Done, you have imported the file DARKPORTAL_STAUE_01.BLP.

Importing DARKPORTAL_STAUE_02.BLP

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'DARKPORTAL_STAUE_02.BLP' in the folder which you extracted from the zip archive:

As you see, the field "Full Path" starts with something like "war3mapimported/". But most models do not look for their assets in that directory. The assets need to be in a specific location in order for the model to find them. Therefore, you will have to change the "Full Path" to what the model looks for. You can find the required paths in the readme.txt and also on this page.

Double-click the file DARKPORTAL_STAUE_02.BLP:

Tick the box "Use Custom Path" and type in the correct path:

The file has been properly added to the map archive:

Done, you have imported the file DARKPORTAL_STAUE_02.BLP.

Importing DARKPORTAL_STONE_NEW01.BLP

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'DARKPORTAL_STONE_NEW01.BLP' in the folder which you extracted from the zip archive:

As you see, the field "Full Path" starts with something like "war3mapimported/". But most models do not look for their assets in that directory. The assets need to be in a specific location in order for the model to find them. Therefore, you will have to change the "Full Path" to what the model looks for. You can find the required paths in the readme.txt and also on this page.

Double-click the file DARKPORTAL_STONE_NEW01.BLP:

Tick the box "Use Custom Path" and type in the correct path:

The file has been properly added to the map archive:

Done, you have imported the file DARKPORTAL_STONE_NEW01.BLP.

Importing DARKPORTAL_TRIM_NEW01.BLP

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'DARKPORTAL_TRIM_NEW01.BLP' in the folder which you extracted from the zip archive:

As you see, the field "Full Path" starts with something like "war3mapimported/". But most models do not look for their assets in that directory. The assets need to be in a specific location in order for the model to find them. Therefore, you will have to change the "Full Path" to what the model looks for. You can find the required paths in the readme.txt and also on this page.

Double-click the file DARKPORTAL_TRIM_NEW01.BLP:

Tick the box "Use Custom Path" and type in the correct path:

The file has been properly added to the map archive:

Done, you have imported the file DARKPORTAL_TRIM_NEW01.BLP.

Importing EYES.BLP

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'EYES.BLP' in the folder which you extracted from the zip archive:

As you see, the field "Full Path" starts with something like "war3mapimported/". But most models do not look for their assets in that directory. The assets need to be in a specific location in order for the model to find them. Therefore, you will have to change the "Full Path" to what the model looks for. You can find the required paths in the readme.txt and also on this page.

Double-click the file EYES.BLP:

Tick the box "Use Custom Path" and type in the correct path:

The file has been properly added to the map archive:

Done, you have imported the file EYES.BLP.

Importing FLAMELICKSMALL.BLP

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'FLAMELICKSMALL.BLP' in the folder which you extracted from the zip archive:

As you see, the field "Full Path" starts with something like "war3mapimported/". But most models do not look for their assets in that directory. The assets need to be in a specific location in order for the model to find them. Therefore, you will have to change the "Full Path" to what the model looks for. You can find the required paths in the readme.txt and also on this page.

Double-click the file FLAMELICKSMALL.BLP:

Tick the box "Use Custom Path" and type in the correct path:

The file has been properly added to the map archive:

Done, you have imported the file FLAMELICKSMALL.BLP.

Importing GLOWBALL.BLP

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'GLOWBALL.BLP' in the folder which you extracted from the zip archive:

As you see, the field "Full Path" starts with something like "war3mapimported/". But most models do not look for their assets in that directory. The assets need to be in a specific location in order for the model to find them. Therefore, you will have to change the "Full Path" to what the model looks for. You can find the required paths in the readme.txt and also on this page.

Double-click the file GLOWBALL.BLP:

Tick the box "Use Custom Path" and type in the correct path:

The file has been properly added to the map archive:

Done, you have imported the file GLOWBALL.BLP.

Importing HELLFIRE_DARKPORTAL_GREENBACKDROP.BLP

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'HELLFIRE_DARKPORTAL_GREENBACKDROP.BLP' in the folder which you extracted from the zip archive:

As you see, the field "Full Path" starts with something like "war3mapimported/". But most models do not look for their assets in that directory. The assets need to be in a specific location in order for the model to find them. Therefore, you will have to change the "Full Path" to what the model looks for. You can find the required paths in the readme.txt and also on this page.

Double-click the file HELLFIRE_DARKPORTAL_GREENBACKDROP.BLP:

Tick the box "Use Custom Path" and type in the correct path:

The file has been properly added to the map archive:

Done, you have imported the file HELLFIRE_DARKPORTAL_GREENBACKDROP.BLP.

Importing HELLFIRE_DARKPORTAL_GREENSWIRL.BLP

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'HELLFIRE_DARKPORTAL_GREENSWIRL.BLP' in the folder which you extracted from the zip archive:

As you see, the field "Full Path" starts with something like "war3mapimported/". But most models do not look for their assets in that directory. The assets need to be in a specific location in order for the model to find them. Therefore, you will have to change the "Full Path" to what the model looks for. You can find the required paths in the readme.txt and also on this page.

Double-click the file HELLFIRE_DARKPORTAL_GREENSWIRL.BLP:

Tick the box "Use Custom Path" and type in the correct path:

The file has been properly added to the map archive:

Done, you have imported the file HELLFIRE_DARKPORTAL_GREENSWIRL.BLP.

Importing HELLFIRE_DARKPORTAL_STARS.BLP

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'HELLFIRE_DARKPORTAL_STARS.BLP' in the folder which you extracted from the zip archive:

As you see, the field "Full Path" starts with something like "war3mapimported/". But most models do not look for their assets in that directory. The assets need to be in a specific location in order for the model to find them. Therefore, you will have to change the "Full Path" to what the model looks for. You can find the required paths in the readme.txt and also on this page.

Double-click the file HELLFIRE_DARKPORTAL_STARS.BLP:

Tick the box "Use Custom Path" and type in the correct path:

The file has been properly added to the map archive:

Done, you have imported the file HELLFIRE_DARKPORTAL_STARS.BLP.

Importing SMOKE02B.BLP

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'SMOKE02B.BLP' in the folder which you extracted from the zip archive:

As you see, the field "Full Path" starts with something like "war3mapimported/". But most models do not look for their assets in that directory. The assets need to be in a specific location in order for the model to find them. Therefore, you will have to change the "Full Path" to what the model looks for. You can find the required paths in the readme.txt and also on this page.

Double-click the file SMOKE02B.BLP:

Tick the box "Use Custom Path" and type in the correct path:

The file has been properly added to the map archive:

Done, you have imported the file SMOKE02B.BLP.

Importing TWISTEDNETHER.BLP

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'TWISTEDNETHER.BLP' in the folder which you extracted from the zip archive:

As you see, the field "Full Path" starts with something like "war3mapimported/". But most models do not look for their assets in that directory. The assets need to be in a specific location in order for the model to find them. Therefore, you will have to change the "Full Path" to what the model looks for. You can find the required paths in the readme.txt and also on this page.

Double-click the file TWISTEDNETHER.BLP:

Tick the box "Use Custom Path" and type in the correct path:

The file has been properly added to the map archive:

Done, you have imported the file TWISTEDNETHER.BLP.

You're done

You have now imported your model. Don't be afraid when you place the object and it appears to be a purple cube. Just close the map, re-open it and it will look fine in the World Editor.

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