Easiest way to convert OBJ to MDL (SORRY IF CRINGY)

[BeppiFan]

So I have a model from a game that's an OBJ and I want it to be an MDL. The 3D model software I have is Blender but I can't seem to convert it with that. Does anyone know the easiest way to convert OBJ to MDL?

[Pte Jack]

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=245723825

There is no easy way...

The only easy thing in converting models is if it is a StaticProp type model.

[BeppiFan]

Originally posted by Pte Jack:

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=245723825

There is no easy way...

The only easy thing in converting models is if it is a StaticProp type model.

Hmm? I only use Blender and I can't seem to do it

[Pte Jack]

This is a playlist of 18 videos where (using simple terms and examples), I take viewers through the various stages of getting a model to work in SFM. I go from creating a simple model in Blender through rigging and setting textures up for use in SFM, to adding bogygroups and animation sequences, to finally exporting, compiling and getting it to work in SFM.

The stage you're at is (the obj) where the model is already created but has no bones and needs to be rigged and weight painted.

You welcome to view these to see if they help and you can pick the individual steps as you require.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZavzoXLqZCpMVk6HOZlEdCeBWy375tlO

[episoder]

gotta ask what sorta model you got, first. is it a prop or a character?

[BeppiFan]

Originally posted by episoder:

gotta ask what sorta model you got, first. is it a prop or a character?

2 characters

[Pte Jack]

This is a 28 minute time lapse video showing what I had to do during the 9 hours it took me to get this character model from OBJ format to a working model on SFM.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaPCIO7Vvok

[BeppiFan]

Originally posted by Pte Jack:

This is a 28 minute time lapse video showing what I had to do during the 9 hours it took me to get this character model from OBJ format to a working model on SFM.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaPCIO7Vvok

28?! 9 HOURS?!

[Pte Jack]

28 minutes was the shortest time I could shrink the 9 hours into without causing epileptic seizures from the screen flashing... lol