Editing the Model Import Tutorial (Portrait)

[chilla_killa]

You all know in our model section, there's an automatic tutorial on how to import the model (with pathes of custom textures etc.)

The problem is it tells you to set the Portrait file in the Object Editor

Tutorial Extract

Bind model portrait to object
A portrait is the little camera view in front of an object's face. You can see the object's mouth moving when the object talks. When working with doodads, you can set their portrait file. But with units, the portrait file just needs to have the model files name, ending with a '_portrait':



Select a unit/object from before and double click this field:



This will open up a menu for you to select a different portrait you wish to bind to the unit:

WorgenHeroWhite_Portrait.mdx

Now click the "Import:" field and select WorgenHeroWhite_Portrait.mdx:

WorgenHeroWhite_Portrait.mdx

The problem is, this field doesn't exist.
You don't have to do it with the Portrait.
If the model is name "Model.mdx" and the Portrait is called "Model_Portrait.mdx", Warcraft does the whole job with the Portrait automatically.
Yes, I know the tutorial says that, but on line behind, it tells the reader to find Art - Model File Portrait, which doesn't exist.


This mistake causes much confusion by beginners and many times I see threads about it.

Wouldn't it be better if this mistake would be fixed?

Greets chilla_killa

 

[Kuhneghetz]

I agree, the built-in import tutorial misinforms newbie users about the portrait stuffs.

The "Art - Model File Portrait" tab has never existed in any version of World Editor.

 

[Linaze]

It says for doodads you set the portrait, which is correct.

 

[chilla_killa]

Yes, but the pictures show setting it for a unit.

 

[Ralle]

Oh really? What do you suggest we change the text to?

 

[Statharas]

You all know in our model section, there's an automatic tutorial on how to import the model (with pathes of custom textures etc.)

The problem is it tells you to set the Portrait file in the Object Editor

Tutorial Extract

The problem is, this field doesn't exist.
You don't have to do it with the Portrait.
If the model is name "Model.mdx" and the Portrait is called "Model_Portrait.mdx", Warcraft does the whole job with the Portrait automatically.
Yes, I know the tutorial says that, but on line behind, it tells the reader to find Art - Model File Portrait, which doesn't exist.


This mistake causes much confusion by beginners and many times I see threads about it.

Wouldn't it be better if this mistake would be fixed?

Greets chilla_killa

I believe RoC had that field
TFT removed that field, binding models with their _portraits

 

[Kuhneghetz]

It says for doodads you set the portrait, which is correct.

Actuall, when I double checked the Object Editor, the portrait field only exist in the Destructibles section. And that field is just optional.

Oh, and here's what I found in the built-in import tutorial:

Bind model portrait to object
A portrait is the little camera view in front of an object's face. You can see the object's mouth moving when the object talks. When working with doodads, you can set their portrait file. But with units, the portrait file just needs to have the model files name, ending with a '_portrait':

The only thing Ralle needs to change is the replace doodads with destructibles, and bold up the text about units.

 

[Ralle]

I have changed it now.

 

[Kuhneghetz]

Okay. Good job, Ralle. =)

 

[chilla_killa]

It seems like the tutorial isn't changed anymore. Some people still get problems with it.

 

[Kuhneghetz]

Bind model portrait to object
A portrait is the little camera view in front of an object's face. You can see the object's mouth moving when the object talks. When working with destructibles, you can set their portrait file. But with units, the portrait file just needs to have the model files name, ending with a '_portrait':

Seems these people didn't read the tutorial properly then.

 

[chilla_killa]

Oh damn, I completely overread this passage.
I just saw the same pictures and thought nothing has been changed.
Nevermind my posts. It's alright then.
Sorry for necroposting.