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War3 Model Editor
//MOD EDIT// - PLEASE CHECK "UPDATE 2" below before posting if you have ISSUES USING MAGOS
This Model Editor is not made by me, but is made by Magos.
War3 Model Editor is as the name suggests a Model Viewer and a Model Editor dedicated to Warcraft 3. It supports both loading and saving of .mdl and .mdx model formats which are used in Warcraft 3. It also supports .bmp, .tga, .png, .jpg, .jpeg, .pcx and .blp texture formats.
There is a built-in MPQ Browser that allows you to browse any MPQ archive, which also includes Warcraft 3 map files (.w3m and .w3x). The MPQ Browser has been optimized for speed and is very fast to load and use. The Browser is customizable so you can add/remove your own icons and filters.
(Made redundant by update 3)
One common issue over the years was missing DLLs; as described in this post by Hero_Lief and this message by Pyf, the DirectX Installer can be downloaded here. (Alternatively, as Hermit describes here, you can Google & download the specific file 'd3dx_9.dll' needed by W3ME.)
(Doesn't apply to beta v1.08)
A new issue with 1.30+ is its use of the CASC data system, replacing the old MPQ system. As described by Hermit in this post, you will need to have/find a copy of the old MPQs & put them where War3 Model Editor can find them in order for it to work properly. It appears 1.28 files work the best in v1.07
You can now also download a new version, v1.08 beta, which was updated by me (@BogdanW3) and has some nice new, albeit still to be thoroughly tested, features:
* Edit texture paths directly from the textures window (no need for MDL for this)
* Support for v1000 (1.32) and v1100 (1.33, only loading for now) SD MDX models
* DDS texture support
* Hierarchical loading of textures (a texture referenced as tga in a model will no longer fail to load if the file is for example blp)
* Loading assets from CASC (no CASC browser at this time due to library limitations)
* 24 team colours
* Replaceable IDs 36 and 37, as well as a few more event objects are added from entries in the game data (thank you @Hermit)
* And more!
Feel free to contact me if there's any bugs or regressions you wish to report. MagosX has given me permission to post it, so I would like to thank him for that as well as making a great model editor with a very readable codebase!
This version currently works best with 1.29 MPQs or 1.31+ CASC.
Requires the 64-bit Visual C++ 2015 runtime.
For a more step-by-step explanation, check this comment by StormKnight.
Keywords:
warcraft, 3, III, magos, w3me, editor, model, war3, wc3, mdx
This Model Editor is not made by me, but is made by Magos.
War3 Model Editor is as the name suggests a Model Viewer and a Model Editor dedicated to Warcraft 3. It supports both loading and saving of .mdl and .mdx model formats which are used in Warcraft 3. It also supports .bmp, .tga, .png, .jpg, .jpeg, .pcx and .blp texture formats.
There is a built-in MPQ Browser that allows you to browse any MPQ archive, which also includes Warcraft 3 map files (.w3m and .w3x). The MPQ Browser has been optimized for speed and is very fast to load and use. The Browser is customizable so you can add/remove your own icons and filters.
Features
* Model Viewer
* Model Editor
* Geoset Importing/Exporting
* Can save/load the model formats *.mdl and *.mdx
* Can save/load the texture formats .bmp, .tga, .png, .jpg, .jpeg, .pcx and .blp
* Can import other model formats (importers stored in DLLs)
* Ability to convert between the model formats
* Ability to convert between the texture formats
* MPQ Browser (very fast loading)
* Support for custom listfiles
* Support for custom MPQ filters & icons
Extras
* Loading Screen Creator
* A tool to create colored text for Warcraft 3
Supported Importers
* md2 (Quake 2)
* ms3d (Milkshape)
* Model Viewer
* Model Editor
* Geoset Importing/Exporting
* Can save/load the model formats *.mdl and *.mdx
* Can save/load the texture formats .bmp, .tga, .png, .jpg, .jpeg, .pcx and .blp
* Can import other model formats (importers stored in DLLs)
* Ability to convert between the model formats
* Ability to convert between the texture formats
* MPQ Browser (very fast loading)
* Support for custom listfiles
* Support for custom MPQ filters & icons
Extras
* Loading Screen Creator
* A tool to create colored text for Warcraft 3
Supported Importers
* md2 (Quake 2)
* ms3d (Milkshape)
UPDATE 1 //by Rui
Hey people, it's Rui. I have updated the tool to v1.07 and added some keywords for searching. Enjoy!UPDATE 2 //by Khyrberos
In recent years, both with modern OSes & with Reforged, W3ME might require a few adjustments to work properly.(Made redundant by update 3)
One common issue over the years was missing DLLs; as described in this post by Hero_Lief and this message by Pyf, the DirectX Installer can be downloaded here. (Alternatively, as Hermit describes here, you can Google & download the specific file 'd3dx_9.dll' needed by W3ME.)
(Doesn't apply to beta v1.08)
A new issue with 1.30+ is its use of the CASC data system, replacing the old MPQ system. As described by Hermit in this post, you will need to have/find a copy of the old MPQs & put them where War3 Model Editor can find them in order for it to work properly. It appears 1.28 files work the best in v1.07
UPDATE 3 //by BogdanW3
The v1.07 zip has been repacked to include the dll needed to make it run without having to install the DirectX runtime, thank you to @Dr Super Good for noting that that's the proper way to do things now with deprecation of Direct3D9 taking place.You can now also download a new version, v1.08 beta, which was updated by me (@BogdanW3) and has some nice new, albeit still to be thoroughly tested, features:
* Edit texture paths directly from the textures window (no need for MDL for this)
* Support for v1000 (1.32) and v1100 (1.33, only loading for now) SD MDX models
* DDS texture support
* Hierarchical loading of textures (a texture referenced as tga in a model will no longer fail to load if the file is for example blp)
* Loading assets from CASC (no CASC browser at this time due to library limitations)
* 24 team colours
* Replaceable IDs 36 and 37, as well as a few more event objects are added from entries in the game data (thank you @Hermit)
* And more!
Feel free to contact me if there's any bugs or regressions you wish to report. MagosX has given me permission to post it, so I would like to thank him for that as well as making a great model editor with a very readable codebase!
This version currently works best with 1.29 MPQs or 1.31+ CASC.
Requires the 64-bit Visual C++ 2015 runtime.
PS, applies to all versions of W3ME:
To set up the War3 Model Editor to load data (be it MPQs, or CASC in v1.08) from a specific folder, you will want to set up the string Registry valueInstallPath in the registry key HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III\ to point to the Warcraft 3 data folder you wish to use.For a more step-by-step explanation, check this comment by StormKnight.
Keywords:
warcraft, 3, III, magos, w3me, editor, model, war3, wc3, mdx
Contents
War3 Model Editor v1.07 (Binary)
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10/10.
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It said: 'There are no files to extract' I'm using WinRAR
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Ok, this is awesome! Downloaded it two more times and it worked after that.
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Ok, this is awesome! Downloaded it two more times and it worked after that.
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Best Program Ever!
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Different Uses: 9/10
Errors Occured: 1 because my computer wasn't good enough... But I solved that.
Viruses: 0
Successful Work: 10/10
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Total: 49/50
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It's the best program out there! Nothing better on the web!
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Different Uses: 9/10
Errors Occured: 1 because my computer wasn't good enough... But I solved that.
Viruses: 0
Successful Work: 10/10
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Total: 49/50
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It's the best program out there! Nothing better on the web!
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NOTE: Make sure you have the latest TFT patch, this does not work with ROC and make sure you have the latest Direct X to avoid errors.
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"This application has failed to start because d3d9.dll was not found. Re-installing may fix this problem." This is what happens when I try to run the program. Any suggestions on what's wrong? I've re-downloaded this 4 times now in hopes something changed, yet nothing has.
PLEASE P.M. me or post back to tell me what's wrong or if you can give me one that you have that works.
PLEASE P.M. me or post back to tell me what's wrong or if you can give me one that you have that works.
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i have a few Q's, how do u use it and does ti work on macs.
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Uhh this may seem dumb but where do i get the basic models...
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This is too complicated for me...
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This is too complicated for me...
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I keep getting an error that says "Unable to retrieve Direct3D capibilities!" Please Help!
Never mind, a simple restart of my computer after installing the latest DirectX fixed the problem. But now, this may seem like a dumb question but where do you get the models?
Nevermind i figured it out. Now how do you edit things now?
Never mind, a simple restart of my computer after installing the latest DirectX fixed the problem. But now, this may seem like a dumb question but where do you get the models?
Nevermind i figured it out. Now how do you edit things now?
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Dont keep commenting if you dont know how. Download it only if you want it. Very nice also.
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Can't open the program after I extracted it.
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it says "unable to open war3patch"
what should i do now please help
what should i do now please help
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Hey, when does a newer version come out when you can edit and add verticies or other things. I cant make models by scratch atm. and I have been having trouble with imported geosets and which node to attach it to. I still give it a 10/10 though.
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I believe that is posted already but oh well....
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Color
Example: Like goku i got his hair up but how u change it like change his hair to blond...
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This tool is very good 5/5 but i dont no how to change colors and stuff... not the team color like cange color parts ( cloths is brown and change it to orange....)
Example: Like goku i got his hair up but how u change it like change his hair to blond...
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This tool is very good 5/5 but i dont no how to change colors and stuff... not the team color like cange color parts ( cloths is brown and change it to orange....)
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it rox the only problem is that it cannot load the models i find on this site. sum1 have a solution?
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Can anyone help? When I open it, it's just a gray box.. anyone know why?
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Oh and mengsta, you change the color by editing the skins, which you have to do in a seperate program.
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Oh and mengsta, you change the color by editing the skins, which you have to do in a seperate program.
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If I extract it,it doesnt work and shows SplatData1 Error!plz help...
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um.... i actually dont have the real ver sion (got it from a computer progaming camp while i was there(its modified so u dont need a card key and the bad thing( 
) u cant go online) and its is on there website)(((if anyone wants to get it for free well it wont happen becausse the site isnt up till the sessions this summer)))((((and im not to good at programming to do things like bypass codes or stuff like that))))(((((so it doesn't have a real card key))))) and it gives me this error "unable to open C:\...\...\...\War3ModelEditor\War3.mpq!"
(the periods are there cause id din't wnat to put the path in)(to lazy)
"Make sure War3 is installed and the regestry key "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III\InstallPath" exists!"
SO WHAT SHOULD I DO
I REALLY WANT THIS
(i wont be mad if u cant help me)
(sry this was demandin and long didn't mean to put it that way)
) u cant go online) and its is on there website)(((if anyone wants to get it for free well it wont happen becausse the site isnt up till the sessions this summer)))((((and im not to good at programming to do things like bypass codes or stuff like that))))(((((so it doesn't have a real card key))))) and it gives me this error "unable to open C:\...\...\...\War3ModelEditor\War3.mpq!"(the periods are there cause id din't wnat to put the path in)(to lazy)
"Make sure War3 is installed and the regestry key "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Blizzard Entertainment\Warcraft III\InstallPath" exists!"
SO WHAT SHOULD I DO
I REALLY WANT THIS
(i wont be mad if u cant help me)
(sry this was demandin and long didn't mean to put it that way)
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yet i say again:NOTE: Make sure you have the latest TFT patch, this does not work with ROC and make sure you have the latest Direct X to avoid errors.
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About errors: Direct X has been updated 2 days ago, just so you know. You will need to download the newest version in order for the model editor to work. You can find this here:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2da43d38-db71-4c1b-bc6a-9b6652cd92a3&displaylang=en&Hash=HyFSbEpvdxOD9vY9KqBfyRV2ZJ92kOIDRMPcuQUO8djEeiku6uot8a8ihJ1yhRAZNAE3gBnMxJplbn9mkK3GDQ%3d%3d
About the editor? Well, I'll rate and give a compliment once it opens. I'm downloading the newest Direct X software now. So far I only have the huge gray box that Cormag has.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=2da43d38-db71-4c1b-bc6a-9b6652cd92a3&displaylang=en&Hash=HyFSbEpvdxOD9vY9KqBfyRV2ZJ92kOIDRMPcuQUO8djEeiku6uot8a8ihJ1yhRAZNAE3gBnMxJplbn9mkK3GDQ%3d%3d
About the editor? Well, I'll rate and give a compliment once it opens. I'm downloading the newest Direct X software now. So far I only have the huge gray box that Cormag has.
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Where or how we can import my models in Warcraft III Reign of Chaos World editor ..
If you know where or how , please help me ..
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For do this programm you must thrice copy files that the error needs .
That means You should thrice copy of war3.mpq With these names +++
War3x.mpq
war3path.mpq
war3local.mpq
and after you do this ... you can see this programme .. after this i don't know ..
enjoy
If you know where or how , please help me ..
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For do this programm you must thrice copy files that the error needs .
That means You should thrice copy of war3.mpq With these names +++
War3x.mpq
war3path.mpq
war3local.mpq
and after you do this ... you can see this programme .. after this i don't know ..
enjoy
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How do you import models to edit them
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this is realy what i wanted... thnx
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will it work on a 16-bit or 24-bit computer?? or does it only work on a 32-bit??
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will it work on a 16-bit or 24-bit computer?? or does it only work on a 32-bit??
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it doesnt owrk on mine i mean when i start it all it shows is a blank white screen plz help
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Kadaj just klick on file and then klick on new
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what i mean is there is no buttons there is just a blank white screen
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i get grey screen not white nothing there!
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this will come in a huge use to me but the problem is i dont know how to open a wc3 model onto it.
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Okay, I have learned how to edit models. How can I use them in game? And for those who get a blank screen: click "windows" and then "MPQ Browser" then "file" and "war3.mpq" to get your hands on Warcraft 3 models.
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Über tool. I use it for both basic modelling and skinning
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i have this message: "cannot create a direct3d device". what does this mean and what should i do? and if i will download it thrice does that mean i have to overwrite the other two??
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How do you MAKE models? I only know how to REMOVE parts from other models
please tell how
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How do you MAKE models? I only know how to REMOVE parts from other models
please tell how
please tell how
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How do you MAKE models? I only know how to REMOVE parts from other models
please tell how
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zomg, when i try to open the program itself from the winzip folder, it says that its unable to open the splat data folder...
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Hey, I need to open a footman model into here. How do I do that? Is there one magically present somewhere? Do I need to download one? Get a program?
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I found some weaponless model packs, including a footman, so never mind. =]
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I found some weaponless model packs, including a footman, so never mind. =]
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how would you import a demon hunter into this thing
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I try to open and it says Error: could not open SlpatData!
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Cannot double-click to open associated files on vista. You must open up the program then click open on the File menu.
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It will not work...it keeps complaing about wc3 install paths and regys. I do not think this program supports vista.
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It works well for me, but i cant find it for any use...
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cant create a loading screen. can anyone help me
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Is this to make cool models?
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i down loaded it but then when i try 2 open it it say it cant open it
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when i try to open it i get an error
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i cant open it, it says something with my cd key aint work or something e-mail [email protected] if someone wants to help me...
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[error] model editor
Every time i try download model editor it only says find/save/and cancel, what should i do?
Every time i try download model editor it only says find/save/and cancel, what should i do?
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Its is sirtanly amazing!...but...________________________________________________________________Usfulness - 10/10Sucess - 10/10possobility- 9/10Errors - 1 (I cant load w3x/w3m/w3l/bmp/tga )Over all - 47/50________________________________________________________________
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Some models are not openable, it shows "Unable to load textures\something.blp, file doesn't exist". Shall I find it that I can't open models where the textures need overwriting?
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ehh everyone all needs War3Patch.mpq if yall dont have it doesnt work someone sends the patch to me and my works now
