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Alhexx

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« on: 2001-10-08 09:55:00 »
Hey, I though of something: Since some of you are using Lightwave (I don't have it), I probably could programm a function to export models to LWO format in Ultima.

But to do that, someone better explain me how the LWO fomrat is build. Or is there any documentation on the web?

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The SaiNt

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« Reply #1 on: 2001-10-08 16:26:00 »
Try these

http://www.wotsit.org/download.asp?f=lightwav

http://www.wotsit.org/download.asp?f=lwlo

In fact, make a visit to this website if you have time :wink:
http://www.wotsit.org
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« Reply #2 on: 2001-10-08 18:55:00 »
Thanx a lot! :smile:

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 - edit -

Hey, that site's pretty cool!
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« Reply #3 on: 2001-10-08 23:03:00 »
Yay!! Someone's actually going to support LW!! I'm so happy!!

:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

Thanks for even looking into it Alhexx!!

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« Reply #4 on: 2001-10-09 05:18:00 »
Yea I have LWO included in my convertor too.(just to make you happy Sephiroth3d :smile: )

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« Reply #5 on: 2001-10-09 11:43:00 »
Is the LWO format not too complex? ...because if so I could put that into Ifalna.

After all I DID say I'd put a model exporter into Ifalna, I just need to choose a format.

Hmm. Maybe MS3D would be a better choice...I actually HAVE MS3D to test my output with...

Not that any of this will be happening way soon, I'm far far too busy right now will all sorts of stuff in uni/the union.
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« Reply #6 on: 2001-10-09 18:42:00 »
Don't be too happy now...hehe, I've got some problem iwth the values: VB supports only Signed Intel Values... so I've got to convert 'em to Unsigned Motorola values... whoo!

But I'm workin' on that...

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« Reply #7 on: 2001-10-10 06:13:00 »
fice: LWO is not more complex than other 3d files. If you need any help with it...
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« Reply #8 on: 2001-10-10 11:40:00 »
Fice: If you want to export to LWO, visit SaiNt's links - great info.

GOOD NEWS: The converter's made. You can d/l it from my page... :smile:

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« Reply #9 on: 2001-10-11 05:45:00 »
Alhexx: link to lwo converter at your page is broken.
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« Reply #10 on: 2001-10-11 07:03:00 »
He's right. It's broken. But thanks! Are you going to put this into the next version of Ultima? (Assuming it works.)

Also, what format are you compatible with? 5.6 or 6.5? (It makes a difference. The LWO exporter from Milkshape's never worked, but the 6.5 exporter does work.)

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« Reply #11 on: 2001-10-11 12:58:00 »
Whoops...hehe

Okay, not it's fixed AND there's a new version released...

As for the version: I'm not sure...but I guess it's 5.6...

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« Reply #12 on: 2001-10-12 06:41:00 »
Alhexx: Lwo converter is fine, but there are no colors on model.

Im trying to create some windows interface to my converter, then Ill post it on my page, probably this evening.
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« Reply #13 on: 2001-10-12 18:50:00 »
Yes, I know. I've deisabled that function b'cause it doesn't work... and I've got no idea how to create that fucntion. But it at least creates 'colour groups', that should make work easier...

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« Reply #14 on: 2001-10-13 08:47:00 »
Hey Alhexx: Your converter works fine... So long as I only using Milkshape.

In both 6.5 and 5.5 of Lightwave, I get errors saying it can't read the file. (It's way of saying "Unknown file type".)

Check your email. I've sent you something that should help you with your coding. :wink:

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« Reply #15 on: 2001-10-13 18:39:00 »
As for the format: I know - I was just checking the file created by my Converter and the milkshape files - the same...

As for the mail: Received it. I'll work on that the next few days... :smile:
...it seems to be your lucky day...

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« Reply #16 on: 2001-10-13 22:28:00 »
Hey, Seph3D: If that's something helpful 'bout writing LWO files ... I could do with a copy ... I do need to put model exports into Ifalna sometime ...
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« Reply #17 on: 2001-10-14 10:36:00 »
K. I'll mail you the same thing.

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« Reply #18 on: 2001-10-14 11:34:00 »
Hey, Seph 3D: Bad News: My comp hangs up when trying to start 'modeler.exe'...

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« Reply #19 on: 2001-10-14 21:39:00 »
Took me really long time to port my Conv to Windows. MSVC and MFC just sucks ! :mad:
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« Reply #20 on: 2001-10-15 00:46:00 »
Really? Hmm... That's strange. I know it's Win98 compatible. I run it on a win98 machine as a rendering system...

It does take a while to load. If it hasn't loaded after 2-3 minutes, then somethings wrong. I'll do some tests. Let me know what kind of system you have (Chip-type & speed, plus ram amount) and I'll see what I can do.

You have any problems with it Fice?

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« Reply #21 on: 2001-10-15 17:47:00 »
Nope; thanks! Should be useful *when* I get around to working on Ifalna.
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« Reply #22 on: 2001-10-15 19:28:00 »
2-3 minutes... okay I'll try it once again. If it still doesn't work, I'll tell ya...

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« Reply #23 on: 2001-10-16 06:15:00 »
Sephirot 3D: could you send that stuff to me too ? please

Hey guys, what do you say on my Converter ? (I posted link above)
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Alhexx

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« Reply #24 on: 2001-10-16 18:32:00 »
mirex: Your server's been quite slow yesterday, so I'm d/ling it right now :smile:

But I guess it's gonna be pretty cool  :cool:

Seph 3D: It hangs...
But no need to worry, I'm gonna test it on some other comps...

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