b3d files

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martonic (Posted 2004) [#1]

How can I create ".b3d" files? Is it necessary to own 3dsMax, or is there a low-cost solution? Thanks.

IPete2 (Posted 2004) [#2]

Martonic, Yes it is possible. Milkshape is very cheap. Try http:\\www.milkshape3d.com It is in the links menu at the top - where you will find other useful links too! If you want to develop levels for your games try: CShop 4.1 (www.leadwerks.com) or Maplet (on this website) IPete2.

martonic (Posted 2004) [#3]

Great, thank you!

jhocking (Posted 2004) [#4]

Milkshape is probably easiest for an absolute beginner since it is an all-in-one tool, but there are lots of IMO better tools for modeling/texturing/animating. I recently realized a very robust (ie. better than Milkshape) workflow that is completely free is to use Wings3D for modeling, Lithunwrap for texturing, and Pacemaker to animate and save to b3d file format. A low cost tool which is pretty invaluable for working with b3d file format is Ultimate Unwrap; you can use it to convert 3D art from virtually any tool to b3d file format.

martonic (Posted 2004) [#5]

Thanks Joe for your answers!