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Ok, i got the autodesk program. I go to create, model, then new model. It then creates a white cross. It gives me the option to name. Is that name the models name or the scene root's name. And if i make a gun, do i change scene root to dummyroot, or how do i make a dummyroot.

Thanks

Ok this time I ain't gonna detail or sugar coat it.

You NEED to LOOK at this thread full, nono BRIMMING with tuts that help u get started.

http://www.gametoast.com/forums/viewtop ... 36&t=14465

Bet no one pointed u in the right direction, so go for Basic Modelling in XSI(ignore the little statement saying its outdated, it IS useful)

Filefront is hacking up on me, so u ahve to wait till it gets back online though.

Once u DO get it and see inside, all the parts where they talk about M3SDSceneRoot is ACTUALLY the Dummyroot(u will know what I mean when u open the file)

Get it? Inside the tut: MS3DSceneRoot = Dummyroot

k? Good Luck

(and yes, the white cross is a null, and that CAN be named the dummyroot, for your info, MOST OF the models that had ever EXISTED and been through a SUCCESSFUL life is parented under a dummyroot k)

I was going to take a look at that file on filefront about it but it always gave me a 404 error when i would try to download it. Thanks though.

Should be up on Saturday, get it when it comes out, you will need it...

Learn how to use the program before trying to get stuff in game.

CodaRez wrote:...for your info, EVERY model that has ever EXISTED and been through a SUCCESSFUL life is parented under a dummyroot

Not every model, static objects(buildings, player weapons, etc) don't need a parent null as long as there's a single polymesh or if there's a hierarchy of geometry with child nulls for hardpoints if exported with the Pandemic Tools, don't let guidelines for 3rd party utilities or outdated tutorials confuse you.

AceMastermind wrote:

CodaRez wrote:...for your info, EVERY model that has ever EXISTED and been through a SUCCESSFUL life is parented under a dummyroot

Not every model, static objects(buildings, player weapons, etc) don't need a parent null as long as there's a single polymesh or if there's a hierarchy of geometry with child nulls for hardpoints if exported with the Pandemic Tools, don't let guidelines for 3rd party utilities or outdated tutorials confuse you.

Yeah but well...Mshex is a free exporter and it needs a parent null, so I keep to my principals.

But I will edit that post I guess.

CodaRez wrote:Yeah but well...Mshex is a free exporter...

The Pandemic Tools and Foundation trials are free as well.

Weelllll trials aren't forever

you could maybe delete the trial and the registry keys after the trial expired and install it again, but im not sure.