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How do I remove control points from imported curve in Maya?
When I create a path from an Illustrator file, it adds extra control points for bezier handles for each point in the AI file, even though I don't drag out the handles in Illustrator. All my points in ...
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Is it legal to reuse a 3D model as long as it has a new texture?
If I create a 3D model and texture for a client, say a house. Can I reuse that same 3D model, but apply a new texture and then legally use that in my own game? Is that enough of a difference?
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What are some common 3D modeling tools? [closed]
I'm horrible at 3D modeling but I want to get better. Now the problem is that I have yet to find a good program that's easy to use. I want to be able to find one that's not just easy but also not ...
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Is it possible to use industrial models in games? [closed]
Now days major of models in games only have outward appearance. E.g. autocars in action games usually have chassis, shell, tires. Some of them also have seats designed. But rarely one has engine, ...
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Changing textures on a Model messes up antialiasing? (XNA)
Here is a code sample:
blockModel = game.Content.Load<Model>("Models/Cubes/Cube"); //this is a .fbx file, made in blender
absoluteBlockTransforms = new ...
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Which sketch-to-3D-model software is available? [closed]
I picture this: I paint a 3dmodel from the front, side and top - more or less to scale.
Then I take a photo of it and give it to the software. The software then tries to figure out which part of it ...
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Heightmap VS actual model of environment [closed]
I've been looking at 3D environments for games and I would like to know (case by case) which would be the best fit for development. The types in question are between heightmaps or a model of an ...
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Importing and Displaying .fbx files
I have a little problem with importing/displaying .fbx files.
I checked the examples but the ones which I am intrested the most (animation and texture) are badly documented for understanding by ...
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Best way to develop a level from Top down image using 3dmax
I have to create a game level from a top down view of an area. I used a plane converted to an editable poly to do the job. I used edges to create the top view of roads, walkways and parks so that i ...
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XNA 4.0, Combining model draw calls
I have the following problem: The levels in my game are made up of a Large Quantity of small Models and because of that I am experiencing frame rate problems. I already did some research and came to ...
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Why does unity obj import flip my x coordinate?
When I import my wavefront obj model into unity and then draw lines over it with the same coordinates in the obj file, the x coordinate is negated.
I don't see any option in the importer that might ...
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How can I generate a 3d model via a series of transforms?
Is it possible to generate 3D models using some sort of object transformation (like it's shown here), using PovRay or any other tool, and import them into Blender / Unity?
For example starting with a ...
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How to merge two objects in Blender
What I've Done
I created a Cube object with Subdivision Surface modifier in order
to model a spehere.
I created a cuboid object looking like a angled, longish baton.
What I Want to Do
I want to ...
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Which models and scene to use for a dungeon game?
I use jme3 with some builtin models and scenes and I've managed to put together a third person 3D scene.
I now want to program some attack and/or fights and I think that skeleton warriors and/or ...
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How do I import Motionbuilder animation into my game?
I have an animation sequence for a 3D model built in Autodesk Motionbuilder. How would import the data for the sequence into my java game for my model? Is there any tutorial on how to accomplish this? ...
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Create edges in Blender
I've worked with 3DS Max in Uni and am trying to learn Blender.
My problem is I know a lot of simple techniques from 3DS max that I'm having trouble translating into Blender. So my question is:
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Why do FPS games have a 3rd and 1st person mode when doing animations? [closed]
I noticed how in FPS mode you have cool looking skins on the gloves and weapons but in 3rd they are screwed. Why does a game need this sort of structure ? And also where do you learn how to rig ...
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Moving a rotated model in XNA
This seems like a simple problem with an equally simple solution that is invisible to me.
I have a model that spawns at the origin and looks at my player model wherever it goes.
I would like it to ...
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Model in Maya looks strange, what went wrong?
I am modeling a tank and I don't know what key I've pressed, but now the object in Maya is looking very weird.
Does anybody know how to solve this problem?
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How do I keep a 3D model on the screen in OpenGL?
I'm trying to keep a 3D model on the screen by placing my glDrawElement functions inside the draw function with the declarations at the top of .cpp. When I render the model, the model attaches it self ...
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Converting a DrawModel() using BasicEffect to one using Effect
Take this DrawModel() provided by MSDN:
private void DrawModel(Model m)
{
Matrix[] transforms = new Matrix[m.Bones.Count];
float aspectRatio = graphics.GraphicsDevice.Viewport.Width /
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Repairing back-facing triangles without user input
My 3D application works with user-imported 3D models.
Frequently, those models have a few vertices facing into the wrong direction. (For example, there is a 3D roof and a few triangles of that roof ...
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How to program a cutting tool for 3D model in game
I'm looking for a resource to figure out how to program a function to cut a 3d model in game.
Example: Enemy/NPC is sliced into 2 pieces with a sword. His body is not hollow, you can see bloody ...
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How to render a retro-like pixel graphics from 3d models?
I was wondering if there's a possibility to render a retro-pixel-like graphics from 3d model in real time?
I'm talking about the Starfarer-like graphics.
I know it's hand drawn, and it's 2d.
But if I ...
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Blender or 3Ds Max [closed]
I am starting a 3D video game project and I do not know whether I should use Blender or 3Ds max. Other sites say to use Blender because it has similar functionality and it is free, but I need to know ...
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COLLADA, loading, the modelling/animation process?
So, we're making a game in C++ using SDL - a TDS. It was originally intended to be 2D, but our lead programmer wanted to redo the engine and make it 3D. And, now, we really don't know how to go about ...
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Support of multiple 3d formats in engine
What is the best practice to add support of loading models from multiple file formats (.obj, .3ds ...)?
What class hierarchy should I use (now I have Mesh class( containing vertex, data ) and ...
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1answer
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Google Sketchup pro exporter/importer for MD5 model format?
Where can I find google sketchup pro MD5 (The doom3 model format) exporter/importer? If there isn't one what modeling program can I use to export/import MD5 models?
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Creating a Model out of Math primitives
Here is a litte sample that I drew in Blender to visualize what I am planing to create:
Cone with spheres sample
I already have the code to generate the cone and the spheres as mentioned in my ...
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How are photorealistic models' textures created?
I've been learning Blender and have made some decent progress. I've made some neat models, but so far, they haven't been textured. I understand how to unwrap a model so as to get the UV coordinates, ...
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Which tool can convert a Torque .dts file?
Into a more common 3D model format such as 3ds, max, or obj.
I know that it is possible (someone did it for me but won't tell me how).
There's a tool called Shaper that looks like it could do it but ...
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what is the simplest 3d software for unity?
Ive heard a lot about Daz studio, Poser, Maya, K-3d, Anim8or, Blender, and all the rest.
My question is which one is the best choice in terms of simplicity and quality. price is not an issue really. ...
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3D models overlapping each other
I have a problem at the moment when I draw some models to teach me more about 3D game programming. The models at the moment overlaps each other from some angles witch makes sense since the game at the ...
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Model won't render in my XNA game
I am trying to create a simple 3D game but things aren't working out as they should. For instance, the mode will not display. I created a class that does the rendering so I think that is where the ...
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3D motorcycle models for web 3D tools
I'm developing a website that can display 3D models of motorbike. I haven't decided on which tool to use yet but it seems most of them support X3D and VRML files. So I'm searching for already-made ...
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Model not rendering correctly XNA
Basically i am trying to render a model yet it seems to draw polygons that should be behind something, in front of it. So i end up seeing some faces that should be behind something, totally covering ...
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How difficult and expensive would be to obtain 3D models for my game?
So, basically I'm looking for a way to get some 3D models and animations for my game.
I know this is kind of vague, but I don't need a precise answer, the details would be like this:
The 3D models ...
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Turning model from 3ds max file into sprite
I'm planning to buy animated 3D assets to render and use as 2D sprites in my game, but i don't know anything about 3ds max or own any software. How do i render the animations (i need top-down ones) to ...
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How to dynamically animate a part of a 3d model towards something
I'm curious about how this sort of animation is typically done code-wise.
A few examples:
A character picks something up - only hand is animated towards the target
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Orienting a model to face a target
I have two objects (target and player), both have Position (Vector3) and Rotation (Quaternion). I want the target to rotate and be facing right at the player. The target, when it shoots something ...
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Most common 3D model format for opengl
I'm a novice that is starting to play with OpenGL ES on Android devices. To practice OpenGL I wanted to create a small game engine and so I was wondering what the best 3D model file format would be.
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How to transform a 2d drawing in a 3d model in easy steps? Where to start?
I have a great draftsman, but I don't know how to take his drawings to 3D
My basic notions guide me to get a front picture and a side picture and then
put in a cross in a z-axis and give them ...
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loading 3d model data into buffers
I am using assimp to load 3d model data. I have noticed that each loaded model is made up of different meshes. I was wondering should each mesh have it's own vertex/index buffer or should there just ...
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XNA Automatic Collision detection from model?
This is going to be a rather vague question xD
In XNA is there a way of working out if a point or rectangle is colliding with a 3D .x object? It is a big model, and would take a long time to map out ...
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Getting started at 3D modelling and animation
I'm looking for book or a guide that will direct me to 3D modelling/animation for gaming. Most tutorials will go for lengths about things I don't really need for games and I want to get to the chops ...
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Replacing a custom 3D model format with something more standard
This is long, so the short question is: What's the best/right/standard set of technologies for creating 3D models and incorporating them into a game such that the complexity for the artist is kept to ...
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How to load .max files to Panda3D [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to convert .max files to .egg on linux
Is there a way to load .max files directly to Panda3D engine? I am running Panda3D on linux so converting them using 3ds max ...
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How to convert .max files to .egg on linux
I am very new to 3d graphics and game engines and panda3d and python. I followed few panda3d tutorials and now I want to test them with few new models. High majority of 3d models in the internet are ...
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