[gameprogrammer] Re: 3D Models and formats...

Hi Richard,

 

There's a variety of programs available. If you're looking for something short 
term then check out Autodesk for Maya and 3DS Max which you can download free 
trial versions lasting 30 days.

 

For something to last longer try Milkshape 3D or Blender both of which are free 
to download.

 

As for the format to export, a common export is ascii or obj which are both 
easy for you to convert to and from.

 

Hope this helps,

 

Ross Townsend
 
> Date: Mon, 1 Jun 2009 09:10:35 +0100
> Subject: [gameprogrammer] 3D Models and formats...
> From: richard.sabbarton@xxxxxxxxx
> To: gameprogrammer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 
> Hi Guys,
> 
> I am looking for a way to to load, save and edit 3D models for use in
> my own personal projects. Initially, I put together my own generic
> file format for storing vertex, mesh and object information. I even
> started developing a simple editor to allow quick changes to model
> files in this format. Having them in my own format which was handed
> down from the code I wrote to render them in the first place made
> things easy at the time but the editor is clunky and impossible to use
> to create new models from scratch.
> 
> Can anyone recommend a good (read "Simple and easy to use") modelling
> program that can be used to create low poligon models for use in
> games. I don't have the budget for anything pro-grade but I would be
> happy to pay for something if I know it is going to meet my
> requirements. The main requirement is really, that the format is
> documented so that I can write a loader/renderer for the models or at
> least a converter for my own format.
> 
> Alternatively, do you think there is any mileage in creating my own
> editor/format for creating simple models? I have been searching the
> net for something tailored to game models but nothing stood out.
> 
> Regards
> 
> Richard
> 
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