I have been trying for 5 days now to get w3d files into some sort of working editor... I have max7 Gmax as plugin, Especially since Gmax standalone does not work with 200 for some reason, Ive got the w3d to gmax and it says it's running the script but still gives a format error trying to load... What in gods name are you guys using to imort and export with??? Unless you're just exporting models from max even though you cant se what model... I dunno, I guess this is my last ditch effort in trying to figure out something that i have never ever had this much trouble with as far as an editor and fileformat... I wanted to do a financial district mod for zero hour, It doesn't look like it's gonna happen now... I'm hoping to give it one more try as my eyes are completely burnt out from reading every digit of the gendev tutorials...
I have completely fricken given up on this!
Started by JesusHChrist, Feb 16 2005 07:48 PM
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Posted 16 February 2005 - 07:49 PM
As far as I know all of the importers for W3D files are only Compatible with Max 4 and 5. I don't know of any importers that work with Max 7.
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Posted 16 February 2005 - 08:50 PM
As far as I know all of the importers for W3D files are only Compatible with Max 4 and 5. I don't know of any importers that work with Max 7.
So, What all would I exactly have to have? I have max 5 somewhere, I wasn't expecting to use it but i will.. So what else do i need? W3d to max? Renx? If you could tell me what progs exactly I need, I would be very much appreciative.. Thanks.. I mean as far as importing, and exporting and viewing the models...
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Posted 16 February 2005 - 09:19 PM
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Posted 16 February 2005 - 09:47 PM
Ahem...
http://forums.revora...&st=0&p=107498
Thanks... So I guess alls i need is max 5 and dante's w3d importer, I don't need gmax right?.. Cause Gmax doesn't work on my pc as a standalone...
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Posted 16 February 2005 - 09:53 PM
You will need Gmax and it's RenX plugin to export your model into the W3D files that the game reads.
3DS Max has a W3D exporter, but it's not the same type. The only way to get models into the game from 3DS Max is to export from max into .3DS, then import the .3DS into Gmax(RenX) ready to export into W3D.
It sucks that you can't do it straight from Max, but that's how it is.
3DS Max has a W3D exporter, but it's not the same type. The only way to get models into the game from 3DS Max is to export from max into .3DS, then import the .3DS into Gmax(RenX) ready to export into W3D.
It sucks that you can't do it straight from Max, but that's how it is.
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Posted 16 February 2005 - 10:27 PM
You will need Gmax and it's RenX plugin to export your model into the W3D files that the game reads.
3DS Max has a W3D exporter, but it's not the same type. The only way to get models into the game from 3DS Max is to export from max into .3DS, then import the .3DS into Gmax(RenX) ready to export into W3D.
It sucks that you can't do it straight from Max, but that's how it is.
I still have a problem though... Gmax refuses to work on my PC, I've downloaded it from 5 different places and the same thing still happens.. I install Gmax, once it's installed I fire it up and it goes to the free registration page, I click on go and or the website to register and my whole PC freezes, I cant even access task manager in windows 2000?!... So, now I have to hope that I can run it through 3dmax5 because that was the only way I got Gmax to work, but i was using 3dsmax v7.. Unless you know something I don't, Gmax will absolutely not run as standalone on my PC.. I'm gonna have to learn about renx also.. I notice it's in the zip from the link you gave me, Hopefully that part is cut-n-dry... Anyways, If you have any information on why Gmax freezes when it is standalone, Im open.. I can't imagine im the only one that gets this freeze prob... I did a search on yahoo, and saw peeps who had the problem, but couldn't find the thread it was actually in... Thanks for all your help BTW...
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Posted 16 February 2005 - 10:43 PM
Well, I haven't heard about this freeze problem before.
RenX wont work if Gmax doesn't start up (it's a 'gamepack', just a bunch of plugins for Gmax).
Good luck in finding the answer. If you really get stuck it might be worth dropping an email to the developers
RenX wont work if Gmax doesn't start up (it's a 'gamepack', just a bunch of plugins for Gmax).
Good luck in finding the answer. If you really get stuck it might be worth dropping an email to the developers
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Posted 17 February 2005 - 05:12 PM
They no longer support Gmax so I guess I'm shite outta luck..LoL Oh well, It was gonna take too much of my time anyways... Already has... I'll just play the dam game instead of modding it..Well, I haven't heard about this freeze problem before.
RenX wont work if Gmax doesn't start up (it's a 'gamepack', just a bunch of plugins for Gmax).
Good luck in finding the answer. If you really get stuck it might be worth dropping an email to the developers
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