Model Paths

[nathanman]

Finding your texture paths

Ok first of all, I couldn't find any other things with the search that were like this tutorial.

Ok but heres what you need, http://www.hiveworkshop.com/resources_new/tools/6/

1. Open up WC3MV (Warcraft 3 Model Viewer) and select file-open-(model).

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2.Now select Current File- Show used texture names.

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3. It will list a few paths, these will be the paths for the .blp file (texture file)

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4. Now what you need to do is open your Warcraft 3 World Editor.

5. Ok now you need to open the import manager, and click "Import File."

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6. Choose the model file (.mdx), and rename the path to (Model Name).mdx

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7. Now open the texture file (.blp), and rename the path to one of the things that the WC3MV came up with. Keep repeating the step until all paths have been inserted.

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8. Now open up the object editor, select any random unit, and click on model file. Check the box that says imported file, then select the .mdx file you imported.

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9. Now for the final step! Save your map, and reopen it. If you did it right, your model will appear!!!!!!!

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A few extra things: sometimes, if you use team glow, the team glow will appear as the .blp file of your model when in the World Editor. This is okay. In the game it will appear as a hero glow.

 

[Kimbo]

1. Dont submit bmp! I dont want to dl them just to see them full sized.
2. Model paths dont NEED to be changed.
3. Only textures (if custom paths) need paths.

 

[nathanman]

Ok sorry bout that, I changed them to .png, and I changed post name to "Finding your texture paths"

 

[PurplePoot]

Something tells me that model in the screenshots is bugged.

Also, there are already model importing tutorials, and this one seems to be too similar... Sorry, but graveyarded.