Mesh Importer

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Are you speaking about the importer now? If yes, i would like to beta :)
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Rep, I'm so in for the job!!! I'll like to beta sir! ;)
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i'll beta
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I'll take one. I can't wait to give it a try. :drools:
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There's an issue I'd like to resolve over thanksgiving break, if I don't get to it, I'll release what I have, thanks for your support!
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great work RSS.

I'd Love To BETA Test...
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I'll beta too :D
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So what issue have you got Rep? (not that i could help you, you know that :P , but I'm just wondering)
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i would beta too, if its still possible
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So are you making any progress Rep? Can't wait to test (or use) :D
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MandeRek I talked to Rep. today on Xfire, his hands were full with good reason. Give him time and he will give you what you want.
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Ok Im sorry... I was just wondering.. I know Rep is busy... No offensive dude ;) Sorry to all if i said something wrong :)
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Still working on it. I wrote new algorithms to import it. I'm also attacking the issue where it imports the same triangles twice. Now it iterates through the modl chunks. This will allow me to apply the properties of specific modl chunks to the coordinates. I'm also looking into a mesh edit program, that can extract and insert modl chunks, as well as transform the verticies of specific modl chunks.

Right now for this importer, I'm looking into: importing hp's, finding a way to import bones, importing cloth, and applying matrix transformations to the verticies in the specific modl chunks.
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(Static form of imported cape that I actually hex-edited onto it, then imported)
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I think this importer is becoming better than 3DOC. It can now import cloth, and it imports the MODL chunks correctly. Sometimes when you open things in 3DOC, it looks weird (like if you open the tripod turret from hoth, the gun will be in the middle of the tripod). My importer uses the TRAN chunk to accurately import the model 8)
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I also like using it to preview skins if I don't have time to get them ingame :wink: . Because they're all messed up in 3DOC.
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Rep, you mean it inports cloth INCLUDING the properties? It is very sweet though!
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RepSharpshooter wrote:(Static form of imported cape that I actually hex-edited onto it, then imported)
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I think this importer is becoming better than 3DOC. It can now import cloth, and it imports the MODL chunks correctly. Sometimes when you open things in 3DOC, it looks weird (like if you open the tripod turret from hoth, the gun will be in the middle of the tripod). My importer uses the TRAN chunk to accurately import the model 8)
It imports the individual chunks and cloth now? :shock: :faint:
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Re: Mesh Importer

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Including props like collision etC?
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I think this importer is becoming better than 3DOC. It can now import cloth, and it imports the MODL chunks correctly. Sometimes when you open things in 3DOC, it looks weird (like if you open the tripod turret from hoth, the gun will be in the middle of the tripod). My importer uses the TRAN chunk to accurately import the model
So, I spent £10 on the 3D Object Converter only to find that your MSH converter is BETTER? :faint:

Well, it's only £10. :P Excellent job RepSharpShooter, your program will make a lot of modders happy. :)
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