| 137 | | '''Useful 0 A.D. Blender links'''[[BR]][[BR]]__[http://trac.wildfiregames.com/ticket/461 pmd2collada]__ - Converter by Matt Minton - Use to convert Pyrogenesis PMD format 3D models to the Blender compatible DAE Collada format. Currently only works with static models.[[BR]]__[http://www.wildfiregames.com/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=13321&view=findpost&p=212192 Collada fixscript]__ - Python script that fixes Collada static models for use in Blender 2.5x[[BR]][[BR]][[BR]]'''Exporting Collada models to use in 0 A.D.'''[[BR]]The Collada import and export scripts had to be re-written for Blender 2.5, so exporting methods vary from Blender 2.4x to 2.5x. Generally following these rules will help the exported file open in 0AD:[[BR]][[BR]]1) Convert Quads to Triangles before exporting. Mesh > Faces > Convert Quads to Triangles[[BR]]2) Your mesh should be UV mapped. Mesh > UV Unwrap. Select "Use UV image mats" while exporting using Blender 1.4 exporter[[BR]]3) Delete all non-mesh objects. e.g. Armatures, Lamps and Cameras[[BR]][[BR]]'''Importing Collada DAE files from 0AD'''[[BR]]Using Blender 2.4x there are 2 Collada importer options, 1.3.1 and 1.4. I have had limited success with importing some 0AD Collada models using the 1.4 importer. Installing the latest version of Python has helped a few people: __[http://www.python.org/download/ http://www.python.org/download/]__[[BR]][[BR]]In Blender 2.5x there is one functioning importer. Unlike the importers for older Blender versions, it currently doesn't have any importing options, although it is being developed further. If the import fails, either try the Collada fixscript listed in the useful links above, or with static 0AD collada models do the following:[[BR]][[BR]]1) Open the DAE file in Notepad[[BR]]2) Find the line <diffuse>[[BR]]3) Delete the entire <diffuse> element. It will look something like this: |
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| 139 | | {{{ |
| 140 | | <diffuse> |
| 141 | | <texture texture="Map__123-image" texcoord="CHANNEL0"> |
| 142 | | <extra> |
| 143 | | <technique profile="MAYA"> |
| 144 | | <wrapU sid="wrapU0">TRUE</wrapU> |
| 145 | | <wrapV sid="wrapV0">TRUE</wrapV> |
| 146 | | <blend_mode>ADD</blend_mode> |
| 147 | | </technique> |
| 148 | | </extra> |
| 149 | | </texture> |
| 150 | | </diffuse> |
| 151 | | }}} |
| 152 | | (Delete everything from <diffuse> to </diffuse>)[[BR]]4) Save the file (don't change the DAE format)[[BR]]5) In Blender 2.5x import the DAE file you've just saved using the importer - File > Import > COLLADA (.dae) |
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| 154 | | More information on using Blender can be viewed [http://www.wildfiregames.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=14025 here] |
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| | 138 | Collada models exported using Blender 2.6+ are now mostly compatible with 0AD as long as a few simple rules are followed. If using earlier versions of Blender you may find exported collada files produce errors in-game, so we recommend Blender 2.6+ when creating models and animations for 0AD. |
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| | 140 | [[BR]]'''Exporting Collada models to use in 0 A.D.''' |
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| | 142 | After creating your model, select it in object mode and go to File > Export > COLLADA (.dae). Then click the 'Export COLLADA' button after giving the .dae file a name and selecting the export directory. That's it, hopefully a 0AD compatible model/animation file has been saved.[[BR]][[BR]][[BR]][[BR]]Generally following these rules will help the collada files open in 0AD:[[BR]][[BR]]1) '''You should only export 1 object per collada model.''' If your file has multiple objects, select only 1 for export and activate the 'Export only selected' option in the Collada Exporter options panel.[[BR]]2) '''Your mesh should be UV mapped'''. A simple unwrap can be done by selecting all faces in edit mode and going to Mesh > UV Unwrap... > Unwrap[[BR]]3) '''Your object should only have 1 material, otherwise the model will not import'''. Delete unnecessary materials using the Material tab while the object is selected in Object mode. |
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| | 144 | '''Bug - choppy animations[[BR]]'''While most skeletal animations do work in 0AD, you may find rotation animations aren't imported smoothly into 0AD - this is easiest to see in wheel motion animations where the wheels don't turn as constant speeds. If this happens to you, please post on the forums and let us know. |
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| | 146 | '''Useful 0 A.D. Blender links'''[[BR]][[BR]]__[http://trac.wildfiregames.com/ticket/461 pmd2collada]__ - Converter by Matt Minton - Use to convert Pyrogenesis PMD format 3D models to the Blender compatible DAE Collada format. Currently only works with static models.[[BR]]__[http://www.wildfiregames.com/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=13321&view=findpost&p=212192 Collada fixscript]__ - Python script that fixes Collada static models for use in Blender 2.5x |
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