NeoDex 2.7 Wc3 Modeling Kit for 3dsmax & GMAX

[BlinkBoy]

I haven't uploaded it yet. It works for GMaX so it should work for 3dsmax 4 and up.

 

[Vestras]

Question: how well does this export animations?
Also, how many use this?

EDIT: wtf is the skin modifier?

 

[BlinkBoy]

It exports animations perfectly, but you must know wtf you are doing to get them done. Like assigning correct controllers and adding Start and End Keys.

The Skin modifier, is a modifier used to link the vertices to the bones. The problem of this modifier is that all vertices must be weightened correctly.

My tutorial shows and prove how can NeoDex be correctly used for animating: http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/f282/depth-animation-tutorial-3ds-max-123520/

 

[xXm0RpH3usXx]

would it be possible to convert weight and gravitation and so on into keys?

 

[BlinkBoy]

you can use Reactor for that, no need to use another tool.

 

[xXm0RpH3usXx]

i mean, can it convert reactor?

 

[BlinkBoy]

well, you can convert Cloths with VA converter. The rest like collission and all that, there's no need since reactor itself generates the keysframes.

 

[BlinkBoy]

Update! New Version:

• -Fixed the Bezier Controller exporting for position, scale and visibility (parameters later) and it now produces accurate results.
• -Added support for the Smooth Rotation Controller.
• -Improved Extents calculation.
• -Added 2 new Tools: The IK Snapper and the Key Reducer.
• -Fixed some bugs and issues with VA Converter.

Look at the first page to get it now.

I think that the key feutures in this version were the IK Snapper and support for Smooth_Rotation controller. You are no longer limited to only Linear Rotations.

 

[HappyCockroach]

Words simply fail me. This is among the greatest contributions ever in War3 modelling history.

 

[Tauer]

Does it work with Max 10?

 

[BlinkBoy]

good question, how about you try it out there. It should work, but there may be a 1% chance that it doesn't.

 

[Tauer]

It seems to work, though I can't see the model when I try it out in Magos. I haven't UV mapped it or anything yet I just wanted to test it out to see if the anims worked. Does it need a skin for it to be visible? Meh, I'm so noobish at this.

 

[Sephiroth_VII]

It seems to work, though I can't see the model when I try it out in Magos. I haven't UV mapped it or anything yet I just wanted to test it out to see if the anims worked. Does it need a skin for it to be visible? Meh, I'm so noobish at this.

Yes, I think you need to put a texture on it.

 

[Tauer]

Hmm, now I'm having another problem. When I try to export the model a message pops up:

-- Unknown property: "x" in undefined

Help?

 

[BlinkBoy]

no idea, would need to know wtf you are doing, but I can't look into your scenes.

 

[Tauer]

I can upload the scene if you would like to take a look at it?

 

[BlinkBoy]

the problem is that new 3dsmax scenes aren't compatible with older version. Thus, I can't read them.

 

[Tauer]

Ah, okay then...

 

[BlinkBoy]

how about you try doing my animation tutorial, it should help you out a bit defining things correctly.

 

[Tauer]

That's exactly the thing. I did use your tutorial, which makes me think that I must've somehow fucked up at some point. I just can't figure out how.

 

[BlinkBoy]

hmm, how about you try something simple.

*Make a box add unwrap, then export. If okay then:

*Add a material to the box then export. If okay then:

*Add a bone and a Skin modifier to the box then export. If okay then:

*Add a second bone and assign half of the box vertices to it, then export. If okay then:

*Add anim tags and Animate; both bones' controllers: all linear, then export. If okay then:

*Set controllers to position:Bezier, rotation:Smooth_Rotation, Scale:Bezier, then export. If okay then:

Look into your models.

This process is to help you find the error and if Dex has an error with max 2010 then I will identify it. Also, in my tutorial I left a scene called Tutorial_Fixed, export that file.

 

[BlinkBoy]

GOOD FUCKING NEWS PEOPLE!!!

After 1000 tries, failed ideas, bad results and much pain(truely much pain); I came up with a code to export TCB ROTATIONS!(I actually found it in a russion site. It was presented by Autodesk itself, xD) This means that: NeoDex will export smooth animations perfectly from now on. In other words, You will no longer need to use linear rotation or uncontrolable smooth_rotation. Until now I have tested the code in regular and irregular intervals. I'm sure that It'll work with any tension, continuity, bias value I set. Only one thing isn't supported: Eases. However, who uses them XD ?

Expect a new version between tommorow and next week.

EDIT: Further testing has brought possitive results. My tutorial model has been exported perfectly. I have included the model.

 

[skrab]

Awesome news BlinkBoy
I hope you make biped support for your IK snapper soon.

 

[BlinkBoy]

Awesome news BlinkBoy
I hope you make biped support for your IK snapper soon.

bipeds can be converted with 3dsmaxy's IK 2 FK converter (version 1.5 suggested for newer versions of 3dsmax)

I may, however, make a new tool for baking objects so not only bipeds be convertable, but any system.

 

[skrab]

I can only find IK2FK 3.1v.
When i convert it with 3.1v everything is ok but then when I try to export with your script i get this error
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=58405&stc=1&d=1245603335
And after that the scene get screwed.
I use 3dsmax 2008


EDIT: I removed all the keys for scaling and it worked

 

[BlinkBoy]

could you post the scene? or send it to me through a pm and pastebin?

 

[skrab]

I saw you online so i made this scene quick.
Well i solved the puzzle by removing the scaling keys from the start and end of the animation. And it works (dances) xD

 

[BlinkBoy]

48 hours, and soon to come updates:

1º Particle Emitters 1 are supported: http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/...-emitters-1-the-ones-that-emit-models-133152/

and 2º (so you all have orgasms):

Why running scripts, when you can call it directly from max?

from now on, NeoDex will be annexed to 3dsmax instead of being an executable script.

 

[BlinkBoy]

Okay guys new version:

• -Added Inheritance support (Hierarchy Panel-> Link Info)
• -Added Super Spray particle emitter exporting support (3dsmax only).
• -Addapted NeoDex to 3dsmax/gmax instead of having to run a script everytime.

some nice new feutures but mainly making NeoDex easier to use than before.

 

[jk2pach]

Hello.

First, thanks for this script, cause it is probably a genious work ^^

I want to use 3DSMax 2010 for W3 models.

Probleme is, after unpacking your files, when I want to run the installer script, I got this error:

What can I do?

Thanks a lot!

jk2pach/Apocalypse

 

[bboy-tiger-]

1st time had same problem with 78, and now it wont even run the script... using 3dsmax 9

 

[skrab]

The .78 works fine for me, I have 3Ds max 2008.
I haven't tested the Super Spray particle yet >.> no time.

 

[BlinkBoy]

did you guys read the new installing guide?

It looks like you haven't installed the macroscripts and you must run 3dsmax after placing the maxscripts where they go.

 

[bboy-tiger-]

In 3 text files there isnt anything related to macroscripts how i see....

 

[BlinkBoy]

In 3 text files there isnt anything related to macroscripts how i see....

This is the part you must be looking for:

2º Extract the script in the ui/macroscripts folder to
[3dsmax main directory]/ui/macroscripts.

do that before running 3dsmax.

also remember that 3dsmax main directory is the one in which you have 3dsmax installed, not the one where you have your scenes, maps, previews, etc.

 

[jk2pach]

That was the macroscipts, I simply put the file in the ui folder, and not macroscript subfolder.

:x:x

Now I have the toolbar of Neodex.

Thanks.

 

[GodFather]

Try ed dsi and doesnt work on my comp

 

[Hiruty]

WOW THNKZ i dun need art tools no more cause i got this ( art tools dun work i got 2009 D: and how did u get 2010 o.0 )

 

[bboy-tiger-]

BlinkBoy write in readme that tab will appear on 3dsmax left to the "Help" tab . I didnt notice that firstly coz previous version had run script thing pop-up window.

 

[RedFlash]

Hey I got 2 problems with this.
1) It only exports a certain part of my model
2) When I try to use the GRAB program after I copy it to listener it just gives me a blank document. When I try running it as administrator( I got Vista) it crashes.

 

[BlinkBoy]

Hey I got 2 problems with this.
1) It only exports a certain part of my model
2) When I try to use the GRAB program after I copy it to listener it just gives me a blank document. When I try running it as administrator( I got Vista) it crashes.

1º Read all the first post, also read magos tutorial and Art Tools Documentation. You may find out what you are doing wrong.

2ºThe grab tool has a limited amount of memory which it can grab, if you exported more than that limit, it will crash and so on, you'll need to copy the mdl by hand.

 

[RedFlash]

Well I got my 1st problem, but the 2nd one is still not fixed. The model I tested to try and grab was too small for it to run out of memory.

 

[BlinkBoy]

Well I got my 1st problem, but the 2nd one is still not fixed. The model I tested to try and grab was too small for it to run out of memory.

well man, you'll have to use the manual method, cut&paste all the way. Or get 3dsmax.

 

[RedFlash]

I had 3dsmax 5, but it wouldn't work on my new computer because it had vista or something like that..

 

[BlinkBoy]

I had 3dsmax 5, but it wouldn't work on my new computer because it had vista or something like that..

get newest version then.

 

[BlinkBoy]

Well bump!

New version .78b:

• -Fixed an small bug concerning Bezier Scale.

 

[Taylor Mouse]

Will this fix my problem too ?

btw, I downed the boy.max from the tutorial and tried to export it, same problem, the shape moves very bad like it did with my model ( like there is no mesh deformation supported ) or is this an issue on Vista ?

T.

 

[bboy-tiger-]

Hm, not sure, but we cant use mirror bones while making model for wc3 ? I think I seen this in one tutorial.

 

[Taylor Mouse]

I tried this again, still the same problem, even with MAX 9 even the kid does not export correctly

....
so sad

T.

 

[BlinkBoy]

I tried this again, still the same problem, even with MAX 9 even the kid does not export correctly

....
so sad

T.

I told you that you had to remake the skin modifier like in my tutorial.

Hm, not sure, but we cant use mirror bones while making model for wc3 ? I think I seen this in one tutorial.

Nope, currently mirroring isn't supported.