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Help & Guidance => Member Made Tutorials => Modding & Meshing Tutorials => Topic started by: Fath on June 24, 2011, 11:11:55 pm

Title: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*--AC3D ADDITION--
Post by: Fath on June 24, 2011, 11:11:55 pm: **KEEP IN MIND, NOT ALL THE SOFTWARE NEEDED IS FREE**
**ALSO IS PICTURE HEAVY**
**=3 i like doing these disclaimer things xD**

Okay! another "for dummy's" Tutorial from me *yay* >=D

After a LOT of trial and error, I figured out how to convert the MESH of an object into a OGRE mesh which means you can use it in-game!

Oh, and the weird thing is, there is not a proper tutorial already on this O.e

Preparation! =D

First, you need to download AC3D, Now, keep in mind that it has a free 14 day trial, but after that you need to buy the full version which cost 80$ about :o (not sure if you can just delete and re-download the free trial over and over, i think you can though ;D Naughty me)

-Linkie to AC3D website- http://download.cnet.com/AC3D/3000-6677_4-10403472.html (http://download.cnet.com/AC3D/3000-6677_4-10403472.html)

-Linkie to free full verson? *have not tried this one yet*- http://www.toggle.com/lv/group/view/kl34688/AC3D.htm (http://www.toggle.com/lv/group/view/kl34688/AC3D.htm)

Next, Go here and do what it tells you to xD (thanks skyclan btw)
http://feral-heart.com/index.php?option=com_jfusion&Itemid=2&jfile=index.php&topic=1710.0 (http://feral-heart.com/index.php?option=com_jfusion&Itemid=2&jfile=index.php&topic=1710.0)

Ok, AFTER you installed all that and if your computer didn't die (which is always good) Lets get started on the actual conveting stuff >=3

Chapter 1
Actually getting the mesh to OPEN

Ok, im going to assume that you have downloaded the object you want, In this little demo im going to use a cherry tree >=)

First, open the containing folder that you have the mesh in (I always put mine in Feralheart>Media>Objects>My_Objects even when they aren't converted yet, just makes it easier for me)

(http://www.sumopaint.com/files/images/adhebcazbncqdpgb.png)

After you found the files, look for the file .obj, Select it, left click, go to Property's and select "change" and find AC3D and well change it so it opens with AC3D xD

(http://www.sumopaint.com/files/images/adhebceztmeblhnf.png)

Open it with AC3D

Next, go to File>Export...> and scroll down till you see OGRE.mesh

(http://www.sumopaint.com/files/images/adhggxdzqscsptgi.png)

Click it, and this should pop up

(http://www.sumopaint.com/files/images/adhggagzsselmdhn.png)

I suggest you don't check any of the boxes, cus when i do AC3D Crashes as I try to save =\ But in the Material box put in the name of the materiel, often the file is called ______.mtl (example, if your tree or whatevers called Tree1.obj [which is the file you loaded] the material's name will be Tree1.mtl) and click Ok =D Next, make sure it saves it into Feralheart>media>Objects>My_Objects and POOF its converted! >=D

Chapter 2
Getting it in-game

Ok, so open up object maker, type in the name of the mesh, and click Add New, and it should pop up (without texture) If your game crashes, try again a couple of times, and if it sill does not work, feel free to ask or PM me! =D

I have not inculded how to convert TEXTURES so you can use them in-game, im making a tutorial for that now xD

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My Other "for dummys"
High and Low poly- (http://feral-heart.com/index.php?option=com_jfusion&Itemid=2&jfile=index.php&topic=8473.0)
Presets- Working on
Map Making- Working on
Textures- (http://feral-heart.com/index.php?option=com_jfusion&Itemid=2&jfile=index.php&topic=10239.0)
Object maker- Working on
Converting into OGRE- (http://feral-heart.com/index.php?option=com_jfusion&Itemid=2&jfile=index.php&topic=8475.msg119550#msg119550)

*i know there are tutorials for some of those already, but mine is going to be easier for beginners <3*
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D WIP
Post by: Maplesong on June 26, 2011, 03:20:33 pm: ohmygosh ohmygosh ohmygosh!!! thank you sooooo much for this!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D WIP
Post by: Fath on June 26, 2011, 10:10:44 pm: xDDD your welcome, but its not *yet* done, getting there though >=D ill probly finish it by the end of the day xD
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D WIP
Post by: Maplesong on June 27, 2011, 01:18:26 pm: ok well im trying to get AC3D full version to work since i had the trial before i downloaded the one in your post so it says END OF TRIAL XD
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D WIP
Post by: Fath on June 27, 2011, 09:13:47 pm: DX i tried to find a full one, but it always ends up with the trial thingo =\

Humm... why dont you try deleting ALL of trial AC3D and re-installing it, might restart the trial xD
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*
Post by: Maplesong on June 27, 2011, 10:58:06 pm: i have i unistall AC3D and can find anything about it then i redownload but it doesnt work
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*
Post by: Fath on June 27, 2011, 11:06:47 pm: =\ weird... when i get back from camp i will take a look around and see if i can find a way to thwart them xD
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*
Post by: ringoluver on June 27, 2011, 11:43:05 pm: Should be very helpful for those who mesh :)
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*
Post by: Fath on June 30, 2011, 11:12:29 pm: Lol IM BACK FROM CAMP =D

and thanks Ringo xD
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*
Post by: Maplesong on July 01, 2011, 12:44:58 am: Welcome back from camp! lol
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*
Post by: Fath on July 01, 2011, 12:50:22 am: xD thanks, and i still have not found i way to get another free trail thingo =\ but im still searching because i want it to xDDD
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*
Post by: BabylonXx on July 07, 2011, 02:09:26 pm: Haha Nice tutorial :) Have you ever tried using Blender and doing this? I use blender to convert meshes :3
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*
Post by: Fath on July 08, 2011, 05:02:55 am: lol no i have not, xD.

Blender and my computer have a deep despise for each other O.e

plus, to my (not so) extensive knowledge, Blender cant open as many files as AC3D can, so you can only convert some files... i think. BUT on the plus side its free! ill check it out and see if i can learn the ways of the blender, and make a tutorial for that >=D
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*
Post by: Jayfeather55 on July 15, 2011, 09:46:25 pm: Quote from: =D on July 08, 2011, 05:02:55 am
lol no i have not, xD.

Blender and my computer have a deep despise for each other O.e

plus, to my (not so) extensive knowledge, Blender cant open as many files as AC3D can, so you can only convert some files... i think. BUT on the plus side its free! ill check it out and see if i can learn the ways of the blender, and make a tutorial for that >=D

Please make one for Blender!!
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*
Post by: Fath on July 16, 2011, 06:39:34 am: I WILL TRY 8'D

..... if i ever figure out blender xD I found the link to the patch that allows blender to convert into ogre, But its telling me to put it in a file that A) does not exist lol, or B) i cant find even though i looked everywhere =\

Also, Im tweaking with the importing thing so you can import move types of meshes and ya... AC3D i like more, BUT my stupid trial ran out and i really don't wanna spend the 80 bucks on the full...

Ehhh maybe ill ask my daddeh for helps, He actually teaches at a university on how to do computer programs, computers, and hacking (why he teaches that is cus if you know how to hack, you know how to prevent yourself from getting hacked >=D) But he knows like nothing about meshes and that >.>
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*
Post by: Jayfeather55 on July 16, 2011, 02:46:01 pm: Can I haz the link? Derpp. I have blender, and I know how to use it, I just don't get how the ogremeshexporter works with blender and python. It confuses me... ;(
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*
Post by: Fath on July 16, 2011, 09:06:53 pm: *Poof* http://www.ogre3d.org/tikiwiki/Blender+Exporter (http://www.ogre3d.org/tikiwiki/Blender+Exporter)

Lol i think thats it at least xD
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*
Post by: DarkmoonNight on August 03, 2011, 11:51:35 am: -Remains without words-
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*
Post by: Fath on August 03, 2011, 05:45:13 pm: Daww thanks ^^

OH AND GOOD NEWS!
I figured out how to do dis with blender C= The Tutorials on my to do list after im done with my textures <3
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*--AC3D ADDITION--
Post by: Jayfeather55 on August 06, 2011, 01:22:02 am: Quote from: Nynth on August 03, 2011, 05:45:13 pm
Daww thanks ^^

OH AND GOOD NEWS!
I figured out how to do dis with blender C= The Tutorials on my to do list after im done with my textures <3

Well, I already figured out how to export wif Blender :333
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*--AC3D ADDITION--
Post by: Fath on August 06, 2011, 01:30:25 am: FTTT well i didnt XD but now i do =D
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*--AC3D ADDITION--
Post by: Kazula on September 12, 2011, 10:27:22 pm: Bump
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*--AC3D ADDITION--
Post by: Fath on September 25, 2011, 06:24:11 am: Daww thanks Kaz <3 Sorry I have been inactive of late D=
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*--AC3D ADDITION--
Post by: Lavablaze on November 26, 2011, 04:31:11 am: Sorry for bumping this, but where to get OGRE mesh thing?
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*--AC3D ADDITION--
Post by: Ingredient on November 30, 2011, 06:23:58 am: Quote from: Jayfeather55 on August 06, 2011, 01:22:02 am
Quote from: Nynth on August 03, 2011, 05:45:13 pm
Daww thanks ^^

OH AND GOOD NEWS!
I figured out how to do dis with blender C= The Tutorials on my to do list after im done with my textures <3

Well, I already figured out how to export wif Blender :333

Hey how do you export with Blender? Ive been trying to export things but couldnt.

Just a question but is this tutorial just telling us how to change files to .mesh? Im kinda confused on wat this is all about , i aint been feeling that smart today.
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*--AC3D ADDITION--
Post by: MetaKnight101 on January 30, 2012, 03:46:29 am: This is so confuserizing, How do I ot in my OWN models dat I made meself!!
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*--AC3D ADDITION--
Post by: Tetsune on January 30, 2012, 12:38:20 pm: Pssst. I'm sure linking to pirated software isn't allowed. D:
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*--AC3D ADDITION--
Post by: Moonwolf678 on February 04, 2012, 01:53:12 am: hey, i made a blender object and converted it to .obj. and then i changed the properties like u said and it won't open it keeps giving me an error message!
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*--AC3D ADDITION--
Post by: MetaKnight101 on February 07, 2012, 10:22:03 pm: Quote from: josie on February 04, 2012, 01:53:12 am
hey, i made a blender object and converted it to .obj. and then i changed the properties like u said and it won't open it keeps giving me an error message!
Same with meh, and how do you make your own textures?
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*--AC3D ADDITION--
Post by: Ouuka on February 12, 2012, 09:12:28 am: Thanks for this :)
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*--AC3D ADDITION--
Post by: hysteriaa on February 18, 2012, 08:51:05 pm: HELP! lol whenever I tried to convert like... 6 different file types (.obj and .dml ect) none of them worked... well, in other words, after I chose the "ORGE mesh" and put the material in, AC3D crashed and the converted file was not there :(

I even kept the boxes unchecked xD
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*--AC3D ADDITION--
Post by: Moonwolf678 on February 22, 2012, 01:11:14 am: same thing happens with me! :(
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*--AC3D ADDITION--
Post by: Tetsune on February 22, 2012, 02:18:49 am: You need to download Some-art's AC3D converter to get it to work properly. The same thing used to happen with me.
http://some-art.deviantart.com/art/AC3D-OGRE-Exporter-And-Tools-195685430 (http://some-art.deviantart.com/art/AC3D-OGRE-Exporter-And-Tools-195685430)

BUT you need to move the pngloader file onto your desktop, replace the files, then put it pack and replace the one she pack gives you otherwise you won't be able to load .png files as textures.
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*--AC3D ADDITION--
Post by: BrightGreenJade on February 26, 2012, 12:53:03 am: Thank you so much! I've been looking for a tutorial on this for ever!
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*--AC3D ADDITION--
Post by: Aberguine on March 24, 2012, 09:11:12 pm: Thank you SOOOOOOOOOOO much!
I'm not meaning to nag or anything, but when will the texture tutorial be up?? I'm anxiously trying to find some tutorials on how to do this with no luck.
Title: Re: Converting to OGRE.mesh for dummys =D *done!*--AC3D ADDITION--
Post by: happygrl1908 on June 10, 2012, 01:52:58 am: I need help. I saved and everything, so then I went to FH's Object Maker, typed in the mesh. Then, a big duh, it poofed up, right? Well it came BaseWhite and I don't know what the material is. What do I do? (I have never done this stuff in my life >.> I ish a noob)