How to make something static?

[ResidentV]

How do you remove the default rotation from models like "Glyph of Fortification"?

I tried editing the nods but it messes up the geoset :S

 

[JesusHipster]

Rotation can be removed in model editor's nod editor. Just open the bone you with rightclick, then click edit node. Choose rotation and.. Delete text.

Well i belive that would help, i don't get what model you are talking about.

 

[ResidentV]

When I do that the polygons get all messed up (note I hardly know what I'm doing ... I read the tutorials but only for the most basic stuff I need to do for my map)

the model im talking about is this:
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/steak_item-200332/?prev=search=meat&d=list&r=20

basiclly I just want to use it as a doodad >.<

 

[General Frank]

When I do that the polygons get all messed up (note I hardly know what I'm doing ... I read the tutorials but only for the most basic stuff I need to do for my map)

the model im talking about is this:
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/models-530/steak_item-200332/?prev=search=meat&d=list&r=20

basiclly I just want to use it as a doodad >.<

Ask the Pyramidhe@d if he could edit the model for you.
I wouldn't edit other people's work.

 

[ResidentV]

By definition - wouldn't editing someone elses work mean changing the polygons, texture or anything that is well, actually his work?

By removing a rotation animation and nod am I really effectively modifying his work or just making it suitable for use as a doodad? o.0

I'll ask I guess, but I keep reading mixed views on the whole model-editing thing, people saying that removing weapons, re-sizing and stuff like this isn't really editing and would bother the modeller to be spammed with "can I edit this" requests?

 

[General Frank]

By definition - wouldn't editing someone elses work mean changing the polygons, texture or anything that is well, actually his work?

By removing a rotation animation and nod am I really effectively modifying his work or just making it suitable for use as a doodad? o.0

I'll ask I guess, but I keep reading mixed views on the whole model-editing thing, people saying that removing weapons, re-sizing and stuff like this isn't really editing and would bother the modeller to be spammed with "can I edit this" requests?

So what? Nothing costs you to ask anyway.

 

[ResidentV]

I'll quote myself where I say "I'll ask anyways".

But anyways to answer what you said, you're right! asking doesn't cost me anything. Like I said though I read mixed views on the contributors point of view regarding people editing their stuff... Whilst some might be offended by someone editing their model others would be bothered by people harassing them for changes that don't affect overall work integrity.

Being new here, I'm not arguing - I did ask him, waiting for a reply now.
I would just like to know the reason behind something like this :s

Also to my original question! regardless of his answer, what am I doing wrong regarding the edit itself? ^^ Weather or not he says yes or no I still failed to execute this simple edit

 

[General Frank]

You could simply export the geoset of the model with this tool, if you have the permission.

 

[ResidentV]

Ahh I see, yes that is a much simpler approach! ill wait for my approval ty!