MS3D Conversion Difficulty

[PainMoth]

Hello guys. I just recently got into modeling and I'm trying to convert a MS3D file to a mdl/mdx on so I can use it for WC3. I checked other threads for help but it didn't help much.

Firsty I tried downloading milkshape and I couldn't use the save or export option because I had to pay 35 dollars to register for it so is there any free program to do it?

I also used the model editer version 1.05 and for some reason I was only able to convert it by overwriting because of this error.

Unable to Save (File Path) Unknown Extention "ms3D"!

Because of this I just replaced one I downloaded from the net with the model but then when I import it to Wc3 it only gave me a green box with no model. My model included textures so I turned them to blps but it didn't work either. Is it because the animations didn't upload properly? Can someone please tell me so I can start in my modeling?

Thank you in advance.

 

[Eleandor]

Export as .3ds or .obj and use a .3ds converter found in the toolssection?

 

[Darkholme]

I'm having a similar issue. I have a registered copy of Milkshape though. I can't get the Exporter to show up in Milkshape (I believe it also includes an importer). If you solve the issue could you email me? I sent you a message with my email. If you do the same, I'll tell you what to do to get the importer/exporter to show up in the list if I figure it out.

[Edit]: Here's a link to the plugins http://www.wc3campaigns.net/showthread.php?t=86308

 

[PainMoth]

I am only able to export it as a MS3D so what do I do?
Also the link I see no download link for it. I checked the ones under the posts but they only contain 1 file that I see has no purpose without a specified application.

 

[Darkholme]

The plugin is a mdl/mdx exporter plugin. Here

http://www.wc3campaigns.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=10871&d=1155495683
http://www.wc3campaigns.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=12533&d=1158375314
Just Click. And copy the dlls to your milkshape folder.

And Then send me your email.

 

[PainMoth]

Whenever I open both downloads I get a file that when I open brings up a bunch of text. How do I use it?

 

[Darkholme]

They are dll files. That means they contain a bunch of code. Milkshape should be able to use these DLL files for extra functionality, in this case, exporting to mdl and mdx.

 

[Darkholme]

Can someone help?

 

[MGCǂSpectre]

Doesn't it work when you have the .dll in the main milkshape folder? Just to let you know if u reach, export, you can save as either .mdl or .mdx from the sliding menu with the extentions.

 

[Darkholme]

There we go. Milkshape version, screenshot of folder with the dll, export list, import list.

FYI I run XP Pro, not Vista. I just have Vista Cursors and a Vista skin which makes my XP less ugly.

I have the dll in the main milkshape folder and its done.

Hey umm with Zero Vertex stuff. If I import a model to Milkshape that already has animations do they all get fucked up? or can I import a model to Milkshape to edit the animations and just zero theverts before I start changing shit. I'm guessing I can't do that but I figure its worth asking.

[Edit:] Hmm. Hive has garbled my perfectly legible 15 color 23.8k gif file with jpg compression. I hope you can read it.
[Edit 2:] I'm trying to reupload a shrunken 14 color gif version which should be smaller and more readable.
[Edit 3:] やった! It worked this time! 14 colors and under 25k. It only took me like 12 tries to upload the damn thing. (and if you cant see the japanese it says Yatta! - which means "I DID IT!")

 

[ElectricSaiyan]

If you import, it only imports the mesh, it will not import the skeleton or the animations. If you want to do that, you have to have 3DS Max 5, and I myself don't have it, and I dunno where to get it. Saddens me, but it's true

anyways, as for the zero joints, first rig your skeleton and when you're all ready to animate, hit the animate button, adjust your max keyframes BEFORE you start animating, just incase.
I've heard many stories of people adding them later and those joints not getting zero'd.
And then finally after all that, and right before setting any keyframes, use the Zero Joint tool.

 

[donut3.5]

ES, max keyframes doesn't really matter
You can adjust those as much as you want, but don't go under what you are currently using, save, and quit. That might result tragically.
But there is no issue with adding them.
--donut3.5--

 

[Darkholme]

The past two posts are off topic though, if useful. We're not so much (or at least me) having issues with animations, as much as we can't even get the models into milkshape to edit them because the option doesnt show up in the import menu or export menu. so, anyone have any ideas?