problem with usage of model

[IronUser]

Hi guys!

Sorry for asking these questions, but I have little time read and try all tutorials and such.

Can someone help me with a problem I have with my models. I created at least 10 models (3 buildings and 7 weapons). I can only use buildings as enviromental doodads, NOT like real buildings. And attachment weapons only work as an atachment, NOT like an item model lying on the ground. I bet it has something to do with the Stand - 1 animation, but I just simply cannot get it done in 3dsmax9.

The question is, can I manually edit the mdl file, so that it can have a Stand - 1 animation and a death animation, where the models slowly crumbles down beyond the visible terrain level? Does the model need to have a bone or something? I might also need a code for an opened door. Don't really know the animation names for that and a code for a simple 80 degree rotation.

Can these be done by manually coding the mdl file?

 

[General Frank]

Yes, it can be done.
Magos' Model editor, Oinkerwinkle's tools ad even notepad can do that.

 

[IronUser]

Yes, it can be done.
Magos' Model editor, Oinkerwinkle's tools ad even notepad can do that.

if I do it with notepad, what do I have to type in for animations? does a simple building need a bone? death anim can be done?

 

[General Frank]

Just look in-game what animations buildings have. The names should be the same.

 

[eubz]

Why don't you try to download Mdlvis http://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/2174880-post2.html. Also, every model that needs animation (except for particles, ribbons, and texture animation) need to have bones. Please, feel free to read the hive's tutorials for further information.