Loading 3D models in GM

[shad0w]

I have been working with the 3D functions, but i cna't figure out how to load a 3D model properly.

So far, what happens is it gets loaded, but the faces aren't where they are meant to be. Also, i am using anim8or to create the models.

The question is which vertexes am i meant to be using, and which pr_ thing am i meant to use? (an example would be good )

[IsmAvatar]

How are you importing the models?
GM doesn't have any built in model-loader functions or anything.
You can load in textures, tho.

Have you tried some of the conversion programs that will convert a model file into GM coding?

[shad0w]

I cant get any because the GMC is down, and they don't seem to be anywhere else.

I am importing them by using the vertex coordinates from models made in anim8or- and then using gms primitive polygon functions to draw it.

[IsmAvatar]

One or more of the Axis may be flipped in GM, which Anim8or may not have flipped. Or vice versa. That can throw you off.

[shad0w]

I figured it out Thanks anyway.

[TheRPGNOOb]

Oi, I'm not too suavvy when it comes to the 3d smeg. Looking at a simple an8 box in wordpad now>exactly what goes where when translating the vertexes/texture coords to gm6? Could you post a sample script/explaination Sh4d0w? (by the by I did read the d3d section of the manual already)

[IsmAvatar]

on the GMC you can find a few scripts for translating models into GM. I suggest you use them, so you don't have to code it yourself.

forums.gamemaker.nl/index.php?showtopic=84378
try that one.

[TheRPGNOOb]

I tried most of the scripts on the GM boards and a few of the user-made conversion proggies...with undesired results. The models became distorted and the texture coords wouldn't import properly (if at all). My usual smack-the-computer-upside-the-monitor approach didn't help much either .Bah humbug I say, bah humbug. Heheh, meh, maybe I'm just doing something wrong as is usualy the case. If not though, did it work for you?

[shad0w]

Sorry for not replying, didn't realise anyone posted :S.

I have realised that my converter doesn't import the uv coordinates properly either, im working on it and will tell you if i get mine to work.



Also- i didn't get an8 models to load, i got direct x .x models to.