Like to fix the Grey Wolf Minesweeper

Seacondor · 10-11-09, 09:45 PM

I played the Grey Wolf addon for the first time on the weekend.
Several years ago I made the German minesweeper, Tboot and Jaguar models for Serg. Also the light cruiser.
I saw the Minesweeper and the Tboots in the sim. They look like they have major smoothing group issues. Also some of the detail could be upgraded.
If Serg isn't around I was wondering if someone could help me improve at least the Minesweeper. Which seems to be used a lot. When Serg and I did them I was only using Gmax.
Now I have Max 2010. This means the export is easier and should help this issue.
I need some one that can add the details like guns and weapons etc. Then get it into the sim. Can anyone help with this?

Hunter · 10-12-09, 12:56 AM

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I need some one that can add the details like guns and weapons etc. Then get it into the sim. Can anyone help with this?

Actually, in SH 3&4 weapons shall not to be added to 3d models itselves. the are added ingame by using nodes, which chose nessesary gun from a separate files.

Seacondor · 10-12-09, 02:05 AM

Yes I'm aware the guns come from the sim. What I need to know is how to go about it. Is the nodes able to be place on the model now.
What is the best way to export from Max.
All I did was sypplied Serg with a model and texture he did the rest so I need some help to do his part.

sergbuto · 10-12-09, 03:40 AM

Hi Seacondor,

I am still around but do not play SH3 any longer, only SH4. I'll try to help you. It is best for us all when you are able to convert your nice models to SH3/SH4 yourself. This way, you can be more efficient and productive.

As to problems with smoothing you mentioned, they are the result of conversion proceedures from Gmax.

If I remember correctly, SH3 does not use smoothing groups from other 3D software properly.

To start, install the S3D tool/program for SH3/SH4 written by skwasjer (see dedicated thread in SH4 modding forum). This program allows for export/import 3D models and editing of all kinds of files in SH3/SH4. There are a number of tutorials/videos on skwasjer's site including how to export/import SH models to/from 3DS MAX. More information concerning the tool can be found on SH4 modding forums.

Wulfmann · 10-12-09, 10:07 AM

The M-Class escort/minesweeper is the most important German vessel both in SH3 and CFS3 where it was originally built and has added greatly to both sims and has certainly been appreciated by those that know anything about WWII.

Updating the M would make it even nicer.
Thanks for considering it but with SH5 6 months(?) out SH3 may well be in its last days.
Just a note on reality

Wulfmann

FIREWALL · 10-12-09, 10:22 AM

SH3-GWX3.0 is a long way from dead.

There is also alot of members here that don't have the money for upgrades at this time or in the near future to play SH5.

cheese123 · 10-20-09, 09:48 PM

Maybe there is a way to convert the .mdl files form CFS3 to SH format.

10-11-09, 09:45 PM	#1
Seacondor Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 11 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Like to fix the Grey Wolf Minesweeper I played the Grey Wolf addon for the first time on the weekend. Several years ago I made the German minesweeper, Tboot and Jaguar models for Serg. Also the light cruiser. I saw the Minesweeper and the Tboots in the sim. They look like they have major smoothing group issues. Also some of the detail could be upgraded. If Serg isn't around I was wondering if someone could help me improve at least the Minesweeper. Which seems to be used a lot. When Serg and I did them I was only using Gmax. Now I have Max 2010. This means the export is easier and should help this issue. I need some one that can add the details like guns and weapons etc. Then get it into the sim. Can anyone help with this?

10-12-09, 03:40 AM	#4
sergbuto Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,331 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Hi Seacondor, I am still around but do not play SH3 any longer, only SH4. I'll try to help you. It is best for us all when you are able to convert your nice models to SH3/SH4 yourself. This way, you can be more efficient and productive. As to problems with smoothing you mentioned, they are the result of conversion proceedures from Gmax. If I remember correctly, SH3 does not use smoothing groups from other 3D software properly. To start, install the S3D tool/program for SH3/SH4 written by skwasjer (see dedicated thread in SH4 modding forum). This program allows for export/import 3D models and editing of all kinds of files in SH3/SH4. There are a number of tutorials/videos on skwasjer's site including how to export/import SH models to/from 3DS MAX. More information concerning the tool can be found on SH4 modding forums. __________________ Serg's SH4 and SH3 pages

10-12-09, 10:07 AM	#5
Wulfmann Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 1,010 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	The M-Class escort/minesweeper is the most important German vessel both in SH3 and CFS3 where it was originally built and has added greatly to both sims and has certainly been appreciated by those that know anything about WWII. Updating the M would make it even nicer. Thanks for considering it but with SH5 6 months(?) out SH3 may well be in its last days. Just a note on reality Wulfmann __________________ "The right to keep and bear arms should not be infringed upon, if only to prevent tyranny in government" Thomas Jefferson,; Constitutional debates

10-12-09, 10:22 AM	#6
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	SH3-GWX3.0 is a long way from dead. There is also alot of members here that don't have the money for upgrades at this time or in the near future to play SH5. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

10-12-09, 02:05 AM	#3
Seacondor Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 11 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Yes I'm aware the guns come from the sim. What I need to know is how to go about it. Is the nodes able to be place on the model now. What is the best way to export from Max. All I did was sypplied Serg with a model and texture he did the rest so I need some help to do his part.

10-20-09, 09:48 PM	#7
cheese123 Gunner Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: on some striat Posts: 96 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Maybe there is a way to convert the .mdl files form CFS3 to SH format.