model importing...

ChielScape · Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:58 pm Post subject: model importing...

how do i import the models (with textures and all) i finally got to extract..?

3d object converter needs registering to export to any usefull formats, and i aint payin no 50 goddamn bucks for it.

anything else? *desperate* need it for school proj.

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Daz · Energy Commando **Joined**: 26 Apr 2003

I'm pretty sure there is no known method of importing C&C3 model files (.w3x). I've not seen anyone with anything in a modelling program that wasn't from the sample art pack on the C&C3 website.

Though as they're text based you could sit and enter all the coordinates? #Tongue

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Golan · Flamethrower **Joined**: 21 Nov 2007

Schmafoozius from Thundermods.net was working on an importer to get the W3X models in 3DSMax compatible formats. It is however neither finished nor released and might very well be in hibernation for some weeks.

Other than that, the 3d object converter and w3dm2ase are the only programs I know of that are capable of handling the W3X format.
You might want to take a look at the SampleArt packs released by EA, but they contain only a small portion of the models from TW.

Rebelmoon · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:20 am Post subject:

Of those 2 programs to get those models ingame, 3d Object Converter is the easiest. Import the w3dm you exported from the game and then save as a 3ds or object file. But since it costs so much, w3dm2ase is your only option.

Cheers,

Rebelmoon

ChielScape · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:20 am Post subject:

they arent w3x, they're w3dm.
i tried w3dm2ase, but it doesnt work at all, let alone batchconverting. and then i would need something to import ase-files.

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Mighty BOB! · AA Infantry **Joined**: 05 Oct 2005 **Location**: USA

w3dm2ase does work. You're doing it wrong. #Tongue

But 3dsmax can't import .ase files, only export them. :\

I hear Blender can import .ase files. So it would be a lengthy process of extracting the .w3dm from Tiberium Wars, converting it to .ase, importing it into Blender, and then exporting it into a format that 3dsmax/gmax can read

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ChielScape · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:30 pm Post subject:

*sigh*
can you explain then, how i would use w3dm2ase, to convert the shitload of files i just extracted, while making sure the models i are to convert will retain their textures? if im doing it wrong, then the readme fails to explain it to me. (any known vista compatibility issues, BTW?)
i dont think it would be too hard once i get them in blender or something. (any other progs that might do the trick, like Cinema 4D or sumthing?)

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Mighty BOB! · AA Infantry **Joined**: 05 Oct 2005 **Location**: USA

the w3dm2ase conversion tool just needs to be in the same folder as the files you are converting. Then run it like the readme says and viola you have .ase files.

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ChielScape · Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:58 am Post subject:

i recall doing exactly that...
but i'll try again when i get home after school.

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ChielScape · Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:12 pm Post subject:

results:

a second try, not giving the error, just didnt do anything.
nor did a 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc.

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Mighty BOB! · AA Infantry **Joined**: 05 Oct 2005 **Location**: USA

I suppose it could be Vista throwing a tantrum.

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ChielScape · Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:42 pm Post subject:

doesnt work on my XP comp either, exact same commands.

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Golan · Flamethrower **Joined**: 21 Nov 2007

Why didn´t you reference the hierarchy (w3dh) of the Pitbull?

Code:

w3dm2ase -i GUPITBULL_SKN.NEWSKIN.w3dm -k GUPITBULL_SKL.w3dh -o PITBULL.ase

Works fine for me. Now if only I could get the .ase importer running.... Laughing

(The tires etc. are there, just all positioned at 0/0/0)

ChielScape · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:48 am Post subject:

hmm...
i guess i'll try that, but then where do i get the texture from?
damn, i shouldnt have turned off my PC at home... now i'll have to wait till classes end.

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ChielScape · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 6:26 pm Post subject:

nope, doesnt work either.
would it be too much to ask to convert the following models for me?
-Pitbull
-Stealth tank
-Flame tank
-Buggy

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Golan · Flamethrower **Joined**: 21 Nov 2007

The converted Pitbull, StealthTank and Buggy... the geometry appears to be intact in the ASE-viewer but I wasn´t able to test this in a proper 3D editor.

The Flametank appears to be divided into several smaller parts, as I didn´t figure out how to correctly feed w3dm2ase with hierarchy data I wasn´t able to convert it. You can find the model (.max) in the first art pack though.

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ChielScape · Posted: Fri Feb 29, 2008 3:44 pm Post subject:

sweet, that really helps.

is the scorpion tank divided like that too? it could replace the flametank if it isnt, doesnt matter all that much.

also, neither blender's nor Max's ASE importer-plugins seem to like the files...
my luck just sucks.

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TksSdo · Medic **Joined**: 01 Mar 2008 **Location**: Blue Zone B-1

Can someone transform these vehicles into .ase format... i'll be really grateful, cause i'm in a hurry... and I NEED THEM!!!!!

Here:
GDI:
APC
Harvester
MCV
RIG
Surveyor
Firehawk
V-35 OX

Nod:
Bike
Beam Cannon
Emissary
Harvester
Scorpion Tank
Venom
Carryall

Thanks in advance, oh, and use Deep Exploration to open .ase files

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Tetra Xiphos · Soldier **Joined**: 05 Mar 2008

not even a 'please'. How rude...

ChielScape · Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:17 pm Post subject:

well, he does deserve a thanks for the Deep Exploration..

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TksSdo · Medic **Joined**: 01 Mar 2008 **Location**: Blue Zone B-1

oh, sorry for that Tetra Xiphos ^^U

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