How do i import models correctly?

[The Panda]

I import the .mdx file of a doodad or unit towards my map then hit the save button but when I try to look for the model I just imported, there is nothing there.. what am I doing wrong? It is also random models, some models work easily and some just don't.

 

[Jampion]

Make sure the textures (if the model has textures that need to be imported) is imported correctly. Usually it is specified on the model page and the readme, which textures use which paths. For the model itself the path does not really matter.
Some models might not work or have missing textures, but this should be the exception and for approved models you can be pretty sure that they work.

 

[The Panda]

Well I'm making a easter type map and I'm importing these 2 carrot models from blizzard and among a bunch of others. Carrot0 Carrot1 They only have a mdx file and one blp file should I import both of those or?

 

[Jampion]

you need to import both mdx files, but the blp file only once, because it uses the same path. The path is just Veggies.blp

you can check the "how to import this model" link: How to import 'Carrot0' | HIVE

 

[The Panda]

Ok thanks man does this involve the same doodad models like the carrots model? or does that only involve the carrot doodad?

 

[Chaosium]

Also, you need to save your map after importing and restart the editor completely (quit + reopen). Imported models will display as a temp cube if you try to put them in your map right after importing them, even though they work perfectly fine when tested ingame.

 

[The Panda]

Ok thanks for that info!

 

[Dr Super Good]

but this should be the exception and for approved models you can be pretty sure that they work.

Models and skins approved before the recent patches might not work. BLP textures with malformed mipmaps will fail to load as opposed to loading the mipmap levels blank. This means they do work with older versions of Warcraft III, but not with the recent versions. To fix is to use a tool like ImperialBLP or BLPLab set with appropriate mipmap count to re-save the BLP files.

Also, you need to save your map after importing and restart the editor completely (quit + reopen). Imported models will display as a temp cube if you try to put them in your map right after importing them

Actually all one has to do is import the model and save before referencing (loading) it in the editor and it will appear perfectly. However if it does fail to load one has to fully restart the editor due to how it caches assets.

 

[The Panda]

Thanks DSG! always a good help.