importing 3D models

[molly_zero]

I saw somewhere but can't find it now, that we might be able to import models as .obj files at some point. This would be great as I've failed so far to learn Java (installed Java & Netbeans, started the Oracle tutorial, program wouldn't compile, gave up). But I've got quite good at 3D modelling in Blender, and I understand applying .png textures via UV maps too, if that could be arranged.

[zfoxfire]

Perhaps this plugin will help. Your texture image may have to be changed however.

https://forum.rising-world.net/index.php/Thread/5362-StaticModels/

[molly_zero]

Thanks for your suggestion, but I guess this is Java and I don't have a clue.

[zfoxfire]

You don't need to be a developer. The plugin is already written. Just create a "plugins" folder in your game directory and extract the plugin into a same-named subflder. Instructions are on the thread on how to link in your object files.

[molly_zero]

OK I think I could do that. But all my textures are .png files, I've only got Photoshop Elements - is there any (cheap) way of converting them to .dds?

[red51]

Originally posted by ml.irwin:

OK I think I could do that. But all my textures are .png files, I've only got Photoshop Elements - is there any (cheap) way of converting them to .dds?

There is a NVIDIA Photoshop plugin available: https://developer.nvidia.com/nvidia-texture-tools-adobe-photoshop
Alternatively you can use this tool: https://vvvv.org/contribution/dds-converter

[molly_zero]

ok i downloaded it and put the plugins folder into my photoshop elements folder but how do i save as a .dds?

[molly_zero]

where do i find my game directory? I tried searching for rising world but it just gives me the app

[red51]

Originally posted by ml.irwin:

ok i downloaded it and put the plugins folder into my photoshop elements folder but how do i save as a .dds?

If the plugin is installed properly, you will be able to select the "D3D/DDS (*.DDS;*.DDS)" file format when saving your image (File -> Save As...). Then a NVIDIA dialog will come up where you can change some settings: If your image doesn't contain an alpha channel (i.e. if the image is fully opaque), you can select DXT1 compression, otherwise choose DXT3 or DXT5 compression. Select "2D Texture" as texture type and check the "Generate MIP maps" box under the MIP Map Generation options. Then hit the "Save" button to save the file (there is no need to adjust any other settings)

Originally posted by ml.irwin:

where do i find my game directory? I tried searching for rising world but it just gives me the app

It's in "steam/steamapps/common/Rising World". To get there, you can rightclick on RW in your Steam lib -> properties -> local files -> browse local files

[DAGOLINE]

i have not changed the png files of my objects ....and it works fine?
only the ingame textures must be in dds format

[molly_zero]

Thanks all. I hate having to expose the depth of my ignorance in this way - but otherwise I won't learn!

[molly_zero]

one more thing - how do i create the .model file? I tried to look at the dog.model file but it's asking me what I want to open it with

[zfoxfire]

Ignorance can be overcome. Stubborness and willful stupidity cannot.

[Rogue]

Originally posted by zork_foxfire:

Ignorance can be overcome.

No it can't!!!!

Originally posted by zork_foxfire:

Stubborness and willful stupidity cannot.

Doh!!!

[Rogue]

Originally posted by ml.irwin:

one more thing - how do i create the .model file? I tried to look at the dog.model file but it's asking me what I want to open it with

Copy the file in windows then rename it to your model name leaving the.model part
ie: statue01.model

open with notepad or even better with notepad++, change what you want and then save

[zfoxfire]

Originally posted by Rogue:

Originally posted by zork_foxfire:

Ignorance can be overcome.

No it can't!!!!

Originally posted by zork_foxfire:

Stubborness and willful stupidity cannot.

Doh!!!

Stop disagreeing me! I kill you now! *stab stab stab*