ArmA Modelling Basics

[MehMan 0]

You just need the .exe of the old O2 to get the export function. You can run the two version side by side.

[opteryx 1562]

Hey could somebody be kind enough to .rar up the old .exe and post it here? I want to see if I can improve my crappy models in some other application...

[MehMan 0]

NEVER!...

sure, just as soon as I get home.

[BraTTy 0]

Page 3 here

http://www.armaholic.com/list.php?c=arma_tools

[opteryx 1562]

Page 3 here

http://www.armaholic.com/list.php?c=arma_tools

I want the .exe, if I try to run that I will reinstall o2, or...?

[BraTTy 0]

No it wont install.Its the whole directory.I have 3 copies of O2 in place.The installed latest release.A folder of RC2 and another of the RC1.they all work (cept use config of installed one)

But has the extra export features on the older ones

[MehMan 0]

Oh yeah, the exe, Link on yousendit

I find the removal of the 3ds export quite a dick move.

[blackjack-VS- 0]

This article at CGChannel is a nice reading for those that ever tried to texture something.

"The 10 top tips for texturing"

[opteryx 1562]

Oh yeah, the exe, Link on yousendit

I find the removal of the 3ds export quite a dick move.

Thanks man.

[Boborish 1]

Thanks guys.

[USSRsniper 0]

How do I increase graphical quality in Buldozer? I know its has something to do with moving a profile from ArmA. But where do i move it and how do i set it up so buldozer uses it?

[Synide 0]

I have...

P:\Users\Synide\Synide.ArmAProfile = A modified copy of my in-game profile.

In P:\Dta I have a text file called product.cpp... So, P:\Dta\product.cpp with the following text in it...

<table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td>Code Sample </td></tr><tr><td id="CODE">

profilePathDefault="";

profilePathCommon="";

extensionSave="ArmASave";

extensionProfile="ArmAProfile";

extensionWizardMission="ArmAWizardMission";

extensionAddon="ArmAAddon";

In my O2PE Options, for my buldozer lanuch parameters I have...

"C:\Games\ArmA\ArmA.exe" -noarmalib -window -buldozer -noland -profiles=P:\ -name=Synide -addons=armaaddons.txt

You can then edit YourName.ArmAProfile with whatever quality settings you desire...

Also, with the above settings a ArmA.cfg will be present in P:\, so P:\ArmA.cfg. Edit this as well as desired.

...ok?

[pochyst 0]

@USSRsniper image

[Commando84 0]

i know this is the O2 part of forums but do you guys got any tips on how to model tank tracks?

do you guys do it box modeling or use planes or what?

[DaSquade 0]

Quote[/b] ]i know this is the O2 part of forums but do you guys got any tips on how to model tank tracks?

do you guys do it box modeling or use planes or what?

The beauty of modelling is, it doesn't mather how you make something....as long the end result works for you.

Personally (in 02) i would first make the 'profile' of your track and then extrude it and move/rotated it around the segments of your wheels.

[Commando84 0]

Thx DaSquade! I'll mess around a bit

[wipman 1]

Hi, here it's a free 3D program that seems that haves potential, and

i guess that it allows to export files into 3DS/3DSM>==>O2 compatible

file tipe. If someone wants or can try it... here it's the Link to the

page:

DAZ3D.

Let's C ya

[soul_assassin 1750]

Hi, here it's a free 3D program that seems that haves potential, and

i guess that it allows to export files into 3DS/3DSM>==>O2 compatible

file tipe. If someone wants or can try it... here it's the Link to the

page:

DAZ3D.

Let's C ya

unfortunately daz3d is only good for posing large-breasted ladies

If you want a free modeling tool go for blender

[[aps]gnat 28]

TIP FOR BOMBS AND MISSILES

Addon makers make sure when you make bomb and missile 3d models, that you give the GEO lod some weight (in kgs) but DO NOT STRUCTURE -> TOPOLOGY -> FIND COMPONENTS

. ie defining "Component01", "Component02" etc in O2

The "Find Components" option in O2 typically makes it so other objects are able to impact the geometry LOD, and vice versa. The problem is this means when a 100kg object doing 900km/h hits another static object, ArmA has a habit of making the static object fly off !! especially ships

It also avoids problems like dropping bombs from a plane and having them "bump" into the plane itself.

Anyhow, a lesson learnt from me, that probably a few in the community already knew.