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Michael Hartlef
09-02-2008, 19:29
Hi folks,

I managed to convert a Blitz3D model into an M15 model. Attached is a screenshot. I will develop functions that will let you convert models, save them as a M15 but also build it dynamically so the saving step isn't nessescary. I also will develop (hopefully) to manage the animation part. Please b e a little patient.

Cheers
Michael
Petr Schreiber
09-02-2008, 19:54
Hi Mike,

thanks for your work, converted dwarf looks perfect!
Is B3D format patented, or which license it uses ?


Bye,
Petr
matthew
09-02-2008, 19:56
Nice work Michael, it looks good. :)

Basic4GL uses the 'quake' .md2 format for it's 3D models, I wonder if those models could be converted to the M15 format?
Petr Schreiber
09-02-2008, 20:04
Hi Matthew,

MD2 fileformat is well documented, I think static geometry without any problem, animations with some extra work too.
I willl have look at it once TBGL 0.2.2 will be out.


Bye,
Petr
kryton9
09-02-2008, 20:33
Great job Mike!

The more formats supported the better for all, good luck guys on the wonderful work!
ErosOlmi
09-02-2008, 20:37
Great :o
Michael Hartlef
09-02-2008, 21:41
Nice work Michael, it looks good. :)

Basic4GL uses the 'quake' .md2 format for it's 3D models, I wonder if those models could be converted to the M15 format?



For sure, static won't be problems at all. The tricky part is to save the animation data and play it back.
matthew
09-02-2008, 22:28
...MD2 fileformat is well documented, I think static geometry without any problem, animations with some extra work too.
I willl have look at it once TBGL 0.2.2 will be out...




For sure, static won't be problems at all. The tricky part is to save the animation data and play it back.


If you download and install Basic4GL you'll find a file in the Programs folder called md2viewer, it shows you how to load an md2 file and animate it.

When I first started using thinBasic I wanted to rewrite the md2viewer but I found it a bit too complicated. :(
Petr Schreiber
10-02-2008, 12:30
Hi,

which freeware programs allow creation of B3D and MD2 models including animation?
I know about Milkshape, but it is not free.


Bye,
Petr
Michael Hartlef
10-02-2008, 18:02
Blender does, there is a nice exporter available.
Petr Schreiber
10-02-2008, 21:18
Thanks Mike!


Petr