need help importing models

[lifesontheline]

on the model import tutorial i followed everything on there i think... but still the model doest show up, can any1 tell me exactly what i need to do???

 

[imported_Blademaster]

the .mdx file needs no custom path, you can leave it as is

as for the .blp file you have to give them the custom paths given by the author for example the model Sephiroth http://wc3sear.ch/index.php?p=Models&ID=984&sid=ca57001f1f06c4a247e53a19de98bf8c

There are two skins:
Sephiroth.blp
Fx.blp

Since they are in yellow this means they have a custom path you need and there particular custom paths are Fx.blp and Sephiroth.blp

As for the model you leave it with ant path its not important.

When you insert a unit with this model file you will see a green/black checkered box, this is normal, enter the game and the unit will appear, then the next time you open editor you will see the unit.

Hope this helps

 

[lifesontheline]

ok so what do i need to put under the full path in order it for it to load?

 

[VGsatomi]

Blademaster just answered that. When you download a model, it will come with at least the .mdx and a .blp skin file. Often it will come with other smaller .mdx files and skins, which are usually attachments. The main model file doesnt need any specific path. WHen you upload it, it will automatically generate the path "war3mapimported/filename." However, all the other files will need costom paths, such as "Texures\filename" or "unit\human\unitname\skinname." These paths are displaed in dull yellow color on each model page. You have to type those in in the import manager. Then save the map. Then reload it and assign the model file to your units in the object manager. THEN the units will show up.
-VGsatomi

 

[lifesontheline]

However, all the other files will need costom paths, such as "Texures\filename" or "unit\human\unitname\skinname." -VGsatomi

ok so wut do you mean by unit and human?

and can you show me an example on how to do the sephiroth thing if that isnt too much to ask for

and y was this moved... isnt it about the map editor

 

[VGsatomi]

Okay, in Sephiroth's case, the model maker decided to remove all paths, so you won't need any for that one. When you import the model, simply remove all paths, which should only be the default "war3mapimported" Remove those and leave only the file name and you should be good.
-VGsatomi

 

[lifesontheline]

thanx that worked perfectly