How to import Emperor Thaurissan Portrait

Introduction

This is an automatically generated tutorial. It will guide you through the process of importing the model Emperor Thaurissan Portrait of the bundle Emperor Thaurissan Portrait. 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 Emperor Thaurissan.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 EmperorThaurissan_Portrait.mdx

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'EmperorThaurissan_Portrait.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 EmperorThaurissan_Portrait.mdx.

Importing EmperorThaurissan_body_diffuse.dds

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'EmperorThaurissan_body_diffuse.dds' 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 EmperorThaurissan_body_diffuse.dds:

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 EmperorThaurissan_body_diffuse.dds.

Importing EmperorThaurissan_body_normal.dds

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'EmperorThaurissan_body_normal.dds' 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 EmperorThaurissan_body_normal.dds:

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 EmperorThaurissan_body_normal.dds.

Importing EmperorThaurissan_cloth_diffuse.dds

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'EmperorThaurissan_cloth_diffuse.dds' 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 EmperorThaurissan_cloth_diffuse.dds:

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 EmperorThaurissan_cloth_diffuse.dds.

Importing EmperorThaurissan_Cloth_Normal.dds

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'EmperorThaurissan_Cloth_Normal.dds' 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 EmperorThaurissan_Cloth_Normal.dds:

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 EmperorThaurissan_Cloth_Normal.dds.

Importing EmperorThaurissan_crown_diffuse.dds

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'EmperorThaurissan_crown_diffuse.dds' 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 EmperorThaurissan_crown_diffuse.dds:

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 EmperorThaurissan_crown_diffuse.dds.

Importing EmperorThaurissan_head_diffuse.dds

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'EmperorThaurissan_head_diffuse.dds' 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 EmperorThaurissan_head_diffuse.dds:

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 EmperorThaurissan_head_diffuse.dds.

Importing Ironfoe_knob_diffuse.dds

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'Ironfoe_knob_diffuse.dds' 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 Ironfoe_knob_diffuse.dds:

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 Ironfoe_knob_diffuse.dds.

Importing Thauissan_beard_blueblack_diffuse.dds

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'Thauissan_beard_blueblack_diffuse.dds' 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 Thauissan_beard_blueblack_diffuse.dds:

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 Thauissan_beard_blueblack_diffuse.dds.

Importing Thaurissan_body_Orm_1.dds

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'Thaurissan_body_Orm_1.dds' 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 Thaurissan_body_Orm_1.dds:

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 Thaurissan_body_Orm_1.dds.

Importing Thaurissan_braids_blueblack_diffuse.dds

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'Thaurissan_braids_blueblack_diffuse.dds' 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 Thaurissan_braids_blueblack_diffuse.dds:

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 Thaurissan_braids_blueblack_diffuse.dds.

Importing Thaurissan_Cloth_Orm_2.dds

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'Thaurissan_Cloth_Orm_2.dds' 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 Thaurissan_Cloth_Orm_2.dds:

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 Thaurissan_Cloth_Orm_2.dds.

Importing Thaurissan_hairbald_blueblack_diffuse.dds

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'Thaurissan_hairbald_blueblack_diffuse.dds' 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 Thaurissan_hairbald_blueblack_diffuse.dds:

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 Thaurissan_hairbald_blueblack_diffuse.dds.

Importing Thaurissan_head_emissive_1.dds

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'Thaurissan_head_emissive_1.dds' 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 Thaurissan_head_emissive_1.dds:

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 Thaurissan_head_emissive_1.dds.

Importing Thaurissan_Jewelry_Diffuse.dds

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'Thaurissan_Jewelry_Diffuse.dds' 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 Thaurissan_Jewelry_Diffuse.dds:

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 Thaurissan_Jewelry_Diffuse.dds.

Importing Thaurissan_pauldronII_diffuse_2.dds

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'Thaurissan_pauldronII_diffuse_2.dds' 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 Thaurissan_pauldronII_diffuse_2.dds:

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 Thaurissan_pauldronII_diffuse_2.dds.

Importing Thaurissan_pauldronII_orm.dds

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'Thaurissan_pauldronII_orm.dds' 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 Thaurissan_pauldronII_orm.dds:

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 Thaurissan_pauldronII_orm.dds.

Importing Thaurissan_RubyRed_diffuse.dds

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'Thaurissan_RubyRed_diffuse.dds' 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 Thaurissan_RubyRed_diffuse.dds:

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 Thaurissan_RubyRed_diffuse.dds.

Importing Thaurissan.facefx_ingame

Now Click the "Import File" Button:

Next select 'Thaurissan.facefx_ingame' 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 Thaurissan.facefx_ingame:

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 Thaurissan.facefx_ingame.

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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