How to add a 3D model into S3D

treblesum81 · 06-12-09, 10:39 AM

Hi All,

I'm looking please for some help with adding 3D model references into S3D. I've been able to manipulate models for the most part, as well as the other chunks in the dat file, but when I try to create a 3D model chunk\, I run into troubles.

First, no matter what I do, the chunk always appears at the top level of the data tree, and there is no way for me to move it into a child position because in the "Parent ID" section, it says N/A so I can't move it around. Furthermore, when I try to import a 3D model into it, I get the response that I can't because there is no parent relation set. Also, if I try to import a 3D model into an existing 3D model chunk that is correctly located, the chunk gets moved to the top of the tree again and I'm back to square one.

Am I doing something wrong here? Is it even possible to add a new 3D model into the dat file using S3D? Do I even need to use 3D model chunks in SH4? Please tell me, as I'm starting to run out of ideas and I need to be able to work with more models than are available to me.

Thanks,
Greg

PS: On a side note about torpedo doors, does the 3D model and animation need to be present for them to function? Or can the the description nodes just be in place and they will work?

06-12-09, 10:39 AM	#1
treblesum81 Frogman Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 308 Downloads: 71 Uploads: 0	How to add a 3D model into S3D Hi All, I'm looking please for some help with adding 3D model references into S3D. I've been able to manipulate models for the most part, as well as the other chunks in the dat file, but when I try to create a 3D model chunk\, I run into troubles. First, no matter what I do, the chunk always appears at the top level of the data tree, and there is no way for me to move it into a child position because in the "Parent ID" section, it says N/A so I can't move it around. Furthermore, when I try to import a 3D model into it, I get the response that I can't because there is no parent relation set. Also, if I try to import a 3D model into an existing 3D model chunk that is correctly located, the chunk gets moved to the top of the tree again and I'm back to square one. Am I doing something wrong here? Is it even possible to add a new 3D model into the dat file using S3D? Do I even need to use 3D model chunks in SH4? Please tell me, as I'm starting to run out of ideas and I need to be able to work with more models than are available to me. Thanks, Greg PS: On a side note about torpedo doors, does the 3D model and animation need to be present for them to function? Or can the the description nodes just be in place and they will work?