.3ds support

zmaster · Post by **zmaster** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 4:32 pm

What reality factory really needs is to pack 3ds files directly to .act files

(i think 3ds is one of the most common 3d filetype almost universal)

Destron · Post by **Destron** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 5:14 pm

can't you do this with AStudio...?

Post by **paradoxnj** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 8:50 pm

You do this with Milkshape or another modelling program that can export BDY/MOT or NFO/KEY.

vrageprogrammer · Post by **vrageprogrammer** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:57 am

Yeah, true, but how about RF DIRECTLY Importing .3ds?
That would certainly make work easier!

Post by **QuestOfDreams** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 1:51 pm

3DS is a pretty limited and outdated file format. Collada support is on the todo list.

Destron · Post by **Destron** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 5:16 pm

QuestOfDreams wrote:3DS is a pretty limited and outdated file format. Collada support is on the todo list.

That would be awesome... I think.

I've heard about Collada, but I don't know exactly what it is... something about a cross-application model/material format? I need to do some research...

Post by **paradoxnj** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:21 pm

Once Collada support is implemented for RF, that would mean that pretty much any modelling program can be used. Yes...that includes Blender as Blender has Collada exporters.

Destron · Post by **Destron** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 2:54 am

paradoxnj wrote:Once Collada support is implemented for RF, that would mean that pretty much any modelling program can be used. Yes...that includes Blender as Blender has Collada exporters.

I assume that Collada support is slated for RF2, not as an RF add-on? or, since RF2 will still run on the Genesis engine (as I understand it), will it work for both?
Also, are the Blender Collada exporters built-in, or are they third-party plugins?

Juutis · Post by **Juutis** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:16 am

Destron wrote:since RF2 will still run on the Genesis engine (as I understand it)

RF2 will use Ogre3D, not the ancient Genesis3D. I guess that's one of the main reasons behind the whole RF2 thing: to get a modern graphics engine.

Post by **paradoxnj** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:46 pm

Collada support is what QoD is working on for RF1. RF2 already supports different modelling programs using Ogre Mesh files.

zany_001 · Post by **zany_001** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 4:54 am

Yes...that includes Blender as Blender has Collada exporters.

yessssssssssssssssss!!!!!!boom, baby!yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!hahahahaahaaaaaaaaaa!!

steven8 · Post by **steven8** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:23 am

zany_001 wrote:
Yes...that includes Blender as Blender has Collada exporters.
yessssssssssssssssss!!!!!!boom, baby!yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!hahahahaahaaaaaaaaaa!!

Yes, but will it export a Pina Collada???

darksmaster923 · Post by **darksmaster923** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:45 am

steven8 wrote:
zany_001 wrote:
Yes...that includes Blender as Blender has Collada exporters.
yessssssssssssssssss!!!!!!boom, baby!yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!hahahahaahaaaaaaaaaa!!
Yes, but will it export a Pina Collada???

no one wants that?
moonshine is where its at

Post by **paradoxnj** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:17 pm

steven8 wrote:Yes, but will it export a Pina Collada???

With QoD working on it anything is possible!!

Destron · Post by **Destron** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:58 pm

u guys are so weird -.-