3D Modeling Software?

[Oubaas 0]

Aside from the very expensive 3D Studio Max, what programs do you use to create add-on aircraft?

 

Is it possible to use the Third Wire Export Plug-in in anything besides 3DS Max to export the necessary LOD files?

 

I've got GMAX, and I've done some modeling for the MS flight sims a long time ago, but I'm much more into TW's SF2 series these days and might like to create some freeware aircraft to upload to CombatAce if I can do it without spending enough for a new Martin guitar for the software.

 

Thanks!

 

Rick

[+Soulfreak 6,524]

3D Studio Max is the one you need to make Models for Thirdwire sims. Sorry...

Edited September 10, 2011 by Soulman

[+Veltro2k 6,351]

3D Studio Max is the one you need to make Models for Thirdwire sims. Sorry...

did anypne ever figure out an easy way to convert GMAX to MAX ?

[Oubaas 0]

Anyone know of a place that sells a recent enough 3DS Max version to work with SF2 for a decent price?

 

Rick

[+Soulfreak 6,524]

did anypne ever figure out an easy way to convert GMAX to MAX ?

 

 

Not really.

You always loose the animations and sometimes the mapping too...

[Oubaas 0]

I wish someone would create an LOD plug-in for Blender.

 

Freelance coders, here's your chance for fame!

 

http://www.blender.org/

 

Rick...

[colmack 662]

I wish someone would create an LOD plug-in for Blender.

 

Freelance coders, here's your chance for fame!

 

http://www.blender.org/

 

Rick...

 

 

>>>>>>or even Flight Sim Design Studio<<<<<<<<

[solotk 0]

Sorry, I'm a wee bit confused.

 

When people say LOD plugin, do they mean a Blender exporter plug in to export models to ThirdWire , or a LOD plugin full stop, as Blender has those?

[Fubar512 1,350]

Sorry, I'm a wee bit confused.

 

When people say LOD plugin, do they mean a Blender exporter plug in to export models to ThirdWire , or a LOD plugin full stop, as Blender has those?

 

Thirdwire exporter plugin. The Thirdwire LOD format is unique.

[solotk 0]

Thirdwire exporter plugin. The Thirdwire LOD format is unique.

 

Thanks Fubar. I was afraid you'd say that :(

[fallenphoenix1986 603]

Anyone know if the student version of Max is compatible with the exporter?

I've got the license or about another 6 months and wont be able to renew it, nor will I be blowing a months salery on a full license.... if it works though perhaps I could have a crack at producing something before my time runs out.

 

Craig

Edited April 15, 2012 by fallenphoenix1986

[FastCargo 412]

The student version works just fine with the exporter...assuming you have the proper version of 3ds MAX (currently 3ds MAX 2009 32-bit).

 

FC

[fallenphoenix1986 603]

Cool, will have a look into it next weekend.... theres a couple of birds I'd love to see that have a slim to nil chance of being made elsewhere :P

 

 

 

Craig