Importing my Models into Hammer Editor?

[Oldfaq]

hey, I didn't know where to place this so I posted it here move it if you have to

Im a 3d modeler and I would like to learn howto import my models into maps taht I make, I was wondering if anyone knew any tutorials that knew how it is done, Thanks

Oldfaq

mikebaglole@pei.eastlink.ca

http://www.shadow-phoenix.com

[st0lve]

You need to compile it.

Try to use Milkshape3D for it.

[zaphod]

this belongs in the engine discussion forum.

[FrieChamp]

They need to be .mdl format and then it's best to use a "cycler" entity. Then just add the path.

[Izuno]

They need to be .mdl format and then it's best to use a "cycler" entity. Then just add the path.

you may also want to try the env_model entity in Hammer.

[Zazi]

env_model doesn't always work, in my experience. I've always had strange shit happening, like it generating leaks when the entire model is clearly inside the map. Or it sometimes being random with the directory structure demarkation ( aka "/" or "\"... sometimes it won't let you use both)... or it just won't show up. Or it'll give a yellow outline glow, but with no model. It's best to use a cycler, since they're basically made for showing models.

[madcow]

for exporting from max.. search thru these articles, you should be able to find something

http://www.planetquake.com/polycount/re ... ials.shtml

[OL]

step 1: add a bone and tie to all vertices

step 2: export reference and sequence smd

step 3: generate a .qc file with correct paths and filenames

step 4: use studiomdl with the qc file

make sure all your textures are bmp format and 256 colors

[zaphod]

never heard of adding a bone before.

[OL]

i dont think you have to if youre using the max smd exporter

but in milkshape you do