Cyper 18 Posted May 19, 2015 I want a 3D editor in order to place objects. Using the standard editor is a pain and it takes hours to place objects. I am going to use it for Singleplayer missions/campaign only. All objects must be visible to those who play my singlemissions or campaigns. It cannot be a mod that is required in order to see the placed objects. I having been googling but I do not know what mods meets my requirements. Any suggestions? I want it very simple. All I want to do is to place simple objects in 3D. Nothing more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greenfist 1863 Posted May 19, 2015 Static objects, not units? That's easy: X-CAM!!! ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankbuster 1746 Posted May 19, 2015 You don't rate Map Builder then? I found it much easier to get to grips with than X-CAM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greenfist 1863 Posted May 19, 2015 You don't rate Map Builder then? I found it much easier to get to grips with than X-CAM To be honest, I've been ignoring it because I thought is was only for terrain building. But it can export to sqf also, it seems. Cool, I have to try it. Tanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankbuster 1746 Posted May 19, 2015 To be honest, I've been ignoring it because I thought is was only for terrain building. But it can export to sqf also, it seems. Cool, I have to try it. Tanks. To be honest, I overlooked it too because it's in the Visitor forum. A clan member, perhaps not knowing what Visitor is, thus didn't ignore it and tried it before bringing it to my attention. Note that it can also export to sqm. So it can make a mission file which you can merge with an existing mission file. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SavageCDN 231 Posted May 19, 2015 ah I also didn't realize Map Builder could do more... has anyone used both? I find XCam fairly easy to use and very powerful (export to TB, SQM, SQF). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankbuster 1746 Posted May 19, 2015 The problem is, I think, that the 20 tutorial videos might seem a bit hard going. I don't doubt it's powerful and perhaps the number of tutorials is a measure of what can be got from xcam if you are prepared to stick with it. Personally, I found progress frustratingly slow and when a clanmate showed me map builder, I was up and running within 20 minutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SavageCDN 231 Posted May 20, 2015 That's true the tutorials are certainly a time investment. I watched maybe 4 or 5 before I felt comfortable enough to dive in and muck about... mind you I'm not making a terrain here mostly just FOBs, mission-specific stuff, toying around, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyper 18 Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) Ok, I have learned how to place object. What I wonder is this; I have to load the project every time I want to place object. But what about people who play my missions? Will the objects appear for them? Should I save the project file in the mission folder or how does it work? EDIT: Tried to export the mission to single missions. All objects that I placed are gone! Edited July 13, 2015 by Cyper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildweasel5000 10 Posted July 18, 2015 guys...IF u take your time to watch all the tutorials all of your questions will be answered... including exporting and how things are working properly..really i recommend u to watch the videos... Chaser Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luki 53 Posted July 18, 2015 (edited) X-Cam is dedicated to terrain builders but the possabilities are endless. Map Builder and X-Cam are for sure the best Object 3d Editors out there. The problem is, I think, that the 20 tutorial videos might seem a bit hard going If something like that is a problem then you should not start thinking about editing/modding in arma ;) Edited July 18, 2015 by Atsche Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
