[WIP] SubSim Edition SH Exporter

Jeff-Groves · 02-22-17, 05:52 PM

I'm calling it that because if it was not for all of you Guys?
I'd have never bother creating it.
The main goal of the SE-SHE (Hey! That's catchy!) is to allow an extremely fast way to export the 3D models in a way that has them near perfect for conversion to the RAD Games GR2 format.

This thread will contain some serious information on the SH3/4 3D Models in the .dat files.
Over all goal is to have every node exported in a way that I'll explain as we go along.

I've spent a lot of years learning how the 3D models are created and then export to .dats and GR2 files. That information is critical to build this Tool.
All that information will be in this thread.

First credits go to Anvart, ref, and DivingDuck.
Some of the best at what they did.

Jeff-Groves · 02-22-17, 08:11 PM

Anvart's stuff is pretty good for giving me the lay out without redoing it all myself.
That saved days.
I'll add some code and correct a few things to actually export a 3D model.
As it is? You'd never get a correct 3D model export as it's just a temple as to what is in the .dat as far as the 3D model info.

THE_MASK · 02-22-17, 10:21 PM

If there were new SH3/4 3D Models in SH5 then I am sure there would be renewed interest in the game .

Oby · 02-23-17, 04:01 PM

I smell some good stuff here.

This sim really needs some people with knowledge how the stuff works and how to improve it on next level.

Good luck.

Jeff-Groves · 02-23-17, 04:30 PM

Making the 10 hour drive home tomorrow for a few days off.
I'll be able to grab all the needed software and get some example files stored on the other external HD.

One of the example files is very important to explain the reason a new exporter is needed.

iambecomelife · 02-23-17, 05:26 PM

The excitement builds! Thank you so much for your efforts. I remember hex editing manually a decade ago, spending hour after hour for one unit.....we will never be able to repay you, skwas, anvart, and the rest of the elite. In a lot of ways, modders like me have the easy part.

02-22-17, 05:52 PM	#1
Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,654 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	SubSim Edition SH Exporter I'm calling it that because if it was not for all of you Guys? I'd have never bother creating it. The main goal of the SE-SHE (Hey! That's catchy!) is to allow an extremely fast way to export the 3D models in a way that has them near perfect for conversion to the RAD Games GR2 format. This thread will contain some serious information on the SH3/4 3D Models in the .dat files. Over all goal is to have every node exported in a way that I'll explain as we go along. I've spent a lot of years learning how the 3D models are created and then export to .dats and GR2 files. That information is critical to build this Tool. All that information will be in this thread. First credits go to Anvart, ref, and DivingDuck. Some of the best at what they did. Last edited by Jeff-Groves; 02-22-17 at 06:12 PM.

02-23-17, 05:26 PM	#6
iambecomelife Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,709 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	The excitement builds! Thank you so much for your efforts. I remember hex editing manually a decade ago, spending hour after hour for one unit.....we will never be able to repay you, skwas, anvart, and the rest of the elite. In a lot of ways, modders like me have the easy part. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/WolvesoftheKaiser/

02-22-17, 08:11 PM	#2
Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,654 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	Anvart's stuff is pretty good for giving me the lay out without redoing it all myself. That saved days. I'll add some code and correct a few things to actually export a 3D model. As it is? You'd never get a correct 3D model export as it's just a temple as to what is in the .dat as far as the 3D model info.

02-22-17, 10:21 PM	#3
THE_MASK Ace of the deep . Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,226 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 73	If there were new SH3/4 3D Models in SH5 then I am sure there would be renewed interest in the game .

02-23-17, 04:01 PM	#4
Oby Medic Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: BH7853 Posts: 169 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	I smell some good stuff here. This sim really needs some people with knowledge how the stuff works and how to improve it on next level. Good luck.

02-23-17, 04:30 PM	#5
Jeff-Groves GLOBAL MODDING TERRORIST Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,654 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	Making the 10 hour drive home tomorrow for a few days off. I'll be able to grab all the needed software and get some example files stored on the other external HD. One of the example files is very important to explain the reason a new exporter is needed.