WC3 Model Explorer v1.4.0

[aloH]

11/10

 

[@Maxim]

The app is perfect, but I hope you add Reforged support in the future. cuz all my mdx is in Reforged.

 

[deepstrasz]

Who needs Windows explorer anymore?

 

[johnwar]

Hey, Jaccouille, downloaded the new version and I tried only using the MPQ Achives, only the Path and then both, but it still doesn't work for me for some reason, the textures aren't loading.

Spoiler: Image

 

[Aldeia]

I don't quite get it how to work with the Casc Directory - even after setting the path to the Warcraft 3 Reforged - nothing appears in the program.

 

[kokon]

Can it open CSW_Tides_Of_Darkness_EN.w3n
How to open
CSW_Tides_Of_Darkness_EN.w3n?...

Chronicles of the Second War | HIVE

Chronicles of the Second War is a total conversion mod for Warcraft III, recreating the epic events from the Second war. Featuring fully remade campaigns, new models, custom voice acting, and faithful lore adaptation, it offers a fresh yet authentic journey through one of Warcraft’s most...

www.hiveworkshop.com

 

[Jaccouille]

Hey, Jaccouille, downloaded the new version and I tried only using the MPQ Achives, only the Path and then both, but it still doesn't work for me for some reason, the textures aren't loading.

Spoiler: Image

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I don't quite get it how to work with the Casc Directory - even after setting the path to the Warcraft 3 Reforged - nothing appears in the program.

I updated the application to correctly reload the datasource when you click on "Apply" in Settings -> Data sources.
Previously, you had to click on "Scan" after closing the settings.

I also added a "Logs" tab in the settings, if the datasources doesn't seem to load the textures, you can look at the logs, copy them, and share it with me. Try to open a folder with only a few models so the logs don't get too long.

Here's a video on how to set the data sources, just to make sure you got it right: https://www.hiveworkshop.com/media/wc3-model-explorer-how-to-setup-datasource.144770/

If the issue persist, can you tell me if :

• You can use Retera Model Studio and the Unit browser is working correctly
• Your system language (if it differs from english)
• Your Warcraft 3 language (if it differs from english)

Can it open CSW_Tides_Of_Darkness_EN.w3n
How to open
CSW_Tides_Of_Darkness_EN.w3n?...

Chronicles of the Second War | HIVE

Chronicles of the Second War is a total conversion mod for Warcraft III, recreating the epic events from the Second war. Featuring fully remade campaigns, new models, custom voice acting, and faithful lore adaptation, it offers a fresh yet authentic journey through one of Warcraft’s most...

www.hiveworkshop.com

This tool doesn't display HD models, currently it can render the model mesh, but no textures nor animations.

 

[johnwar]

I updated the application to correctly reload the datasource when you click on "Apply" in Settings -> Data sources.
Previously, you had to click on "Scan" after closing the settings.

I also added a "Logs" tab in the settings, if the datasources doesn't seem to load the textures, you can look at the logs, copy them, and share it with me. Try to open a folder with only a few models so the logs don't get too long.

Here's a video on how to set the data sources, just to make sure you got it right: https://www.hiveworkshop.com/media/wc3-model-explorer-how-to-setup-datasource.144770/

If the issue persist, can you tell me if :

• You can use Retera Model Studio and the Unit browser is working correctly
• Your system language (if it differs from english)
• Your Warcraft 3 language (if it differs from english)

This tool doesn't display HD models, currently it can render the model mesh, but no textures nor animations.

Works now thank you!

 

[Aldeia]

Still can't get Casc to work

• I applied the path
• I tried to scan

 

[JimHooWE]

You should add a tagging feature—like, being able to label what category each model is in. That way, it’ll be way easier to search for them later.

 

[SoyMante]

You definitely need to update it to make it compatible with Reforged models for this tool to feel complete. Even so, as it is now, it's really good and very easy to use.

 

[Valdemar]

Very useful and functional app 5/5!

Would it be possible for "Favorites" to be saved when the app is closed? Or there to be an option to save current favorites?

 

[Jaccouille]

Still can't get Casc to work

This tool doesn't display models contained in a CASC or MPQ storage, it loads the texture from them to correctly render models that require texture from the game.

You should add a tagging feature—like, being able to label what category each model is in. That way, it’ll be way easier to search for them later.

When you download a model from hiveworkshop, it usually has a readme.html that compiles the information from the resource post. You can notably find the list of tags in it.
I just added a tagging feature that reads the readme.html and automatically assigns the tag to the model.
In version 1.3.0, you can now filter by tag, add or remove tags.

You definitely need to update it to make it compatible with Reforged models for this tool to feel complete. Even so, as it is now, it's really good and very easy to use.

HD models add more layers of complexity, I am simply not interested in those, therefore I will not invest myself into it.
Maybe someone like @BlinkBoy might be interested in making a more efficient model explorer.

Would it be possible for "Favorites" to be saved when the app is closed? Or there to be an option to save current favorites?

It should work, but if you open a folder that doesn't have the favorite models, then it won't display even if you filter by favorite.

 

[SoyMante]

HD models add more layers of complexity, I am simply not interested in those, therefore I will not invest myself into it.
Maybe someone like @BlinkBoy might be interested in making a more efficient model explorer.

That's a shame. I respect your position. But I think a tool for Warcraft in general should be as compatible as possible these days, whether it works in SD or HD. Even so, as I said, it's useful.

 

[BlinkBoy]

This tool doesn't display models contained in a CASC or MPQ storage, it loads the texture from them to correctly render models that require texture from the game.


When you download a model from hiveworkshop, it usually has a readme.html that compiles the information from the resource post. You can notably find the list of tags in it.
I just added a tagging feature that reads the readme.html and automatically assigns the tag to the model.
In version 1.3.0, you can now filter by tag, add or remove tags.


HD models add more layers of complexity, I am simply not interested in those, therefore I will not invest myself into it.
Maybe someone like @BlinkBoy might be interested in making a more efficient model explorer.


It should work, but if you open a folder that doesn't have the favorite models, then it won't display even if you filter by favorite.

I'm planning to release WhiteoutFlakes source code as a service. I could add SWIG to wrap the C++ code so you, retera and others can use it in Java, C#, Python, Javascript, etc.

EDIT: The source code is out now.

 

[Wk9947]

it so nice，thank u轻松眨眼：

 

[eejin]

Useful tool for browsing model collections you might have. Being able to browse directly from the CASC would be a nice addition, but you can at the moment just point it to an unpacked CASC.

 

[aloH]

I love this app. I've been looking for something like this for a long time.

Could you add Spanish as a language option? :v

 

[Goldlike]

Finally I can preview model packs instead of opening them one by one!