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Is it possible to export ASE mesh as CM collision model (and then somehow view it to visually confirm if it's good or not) ? If I select my model and then go to File > Export Selected as Collision Model, I get model selection dialog window popping up and when I select model there and hit Ok, nothing happens (window closes and I am back in the Editor). No .cm file gets saved.

The latest dev build (dev16629-10139) supports Wavefront OBJ format for static models. Some details: Model must consist only of triangles. Quads/polys will produce warnings and won't work properly. NURBS/lines/etc are ignored. Normals and texcoords are mandatory for all triangles, otherwise model loading will fail. Widely used extension for RGB vertex colors is supported (standard OBJ does not support vertex colors). TDM materials are referenced by "usemtl textures/test_obj/rock". Standard MTL files are not supported yet. Unlike LWO and ASE imports, which try to automatically merge close vertices, no postprocessing is done for a model in OBJ format. As far as I understand, it means less suffering with smoothing groups for instance. Also it means that loading OBJ model is very fast, even for a large model. The only downside thus far is that zipped LWO file can be smaller than zipped OBJ, but I don't have exact numbers yet (I'd be happy if someone can help me with it). Speaking of OBJ format, there are several pending questions: Should we support MTL format (common subset) in TDM engine? Or as import plugin in DarkRadiant? Should we support referencing part of OBJ file as model in TDM map? Is it common to export several LODs into one OBJ?

To assign the rotation point of a func_static made into an atdm:mover_door I go into vertex mode, select the axis of rotation (the only selectable vertex) and move it to the right spot. When I export that same func_static as .ase, import the .ase and make it an atdm:mover_door everything works, except the axis of rotation isn't selectable. When exporting as .ase I check the option 'Center objects at 0,0,0 origin', and the axis of rotation is now centered at exact center of the model. If I leave this option unchecked (default) the axis of rotation is centered at 0,0,0 of the DR grid - so when I put the cursor at a point of the grid and 'create model', that's where the axis of rotation is created while the model itself is offset accordingly. In neither case is this center, or axis of rotation, selectable or moveable independently of the model. eta: A kludge is to extend the door to be exported as .ase with a nodraw brush so the center of the combo is at the axis location desired. This works but is an abominable kludge which only gets worse since for double doors kludged versions of both L and R are required. Likewise for every other axis adjustment that needs to be made.

I'd be very happy if DarkRadiant offered the menu option "Select all with model" in the Edit menu, under the exiting "Select all of type" entry. I found there are cases when I need to modify every func_static (or other entity type) with a certain model, yet after a point you have too many instances of that model (some grouped) to manually select all. I often need this to replace a given model with a similar one, or more importantly reconfigure the LOD settings for all instances of that model on the map (eg: set the hide_distance spawnarg). I need to do this right now in the FM I'm working on, but have so many copies of every model I simply couldn't select each one manually, thus if this isn't implemented I'll have to leave them as is and abort those changes. This seems like an easy one to implement so I hope it's doable and we can see it soon. Thank you.

I loaded up a mission I haven't worked on for a while, dmapped it, and tried to play it. As soon as I did, my frame rates zoomed to about 0.5fps and my console was filled with error messages telling me that the clip models for player1, the guards, and all the rats were outside world bounds. The map worked fine a month ago when I tested it last and I haven't modified it since. All I've done in the meantime is update to the latest 2.10 build. What is going on?

I want a potion with holywater properties, but applied to a DR made model that looks more appropriate for my FM (with no crucifix). I've made several objects to grab, put in inventory, then drop at a location to complete objectives before, so that's not a problem. But how do I apply the properties of entityDef atdm:playertools_holywater to a model? One required property is that it can be applied to a waterarrow. I copy/pasted the holywater entitydef to myfm/def subfolder with appropriate name changes, but that didn't work at all... Does anyone know of an FM that has done this, or something similar enough with playertools, so I can copy that procedure?

All I want to do is import a basic, static model into the editor. The model is in .lwo format, the polygons are all triangles, the UV's are all mapped correctly. I am not a modelling noob. The textures are all square, and in .dds format. The model does not need a collision mesh or a shadow mesh. It is just a small teddy bear. The problem is that I do not know how to associate a material with this custom model in DR. And in the wiki, which is so out of date now, there is a page that specifically deals with this issue but the example images do not load! Does anyone have the example images from this page? https://wiki.thedarkmod.com/index.php?title=Model/Texture_Guidelines Because I see that I need the path info for the model textures to be embedded in the .lwo mesh file, but the example of the path I'm supposed to use does not load in the wiki. Or maybe someone could please just give me a short description of how to import custom models into DR? I am an experienced modeler and texture artist, so no need to ELI5, it's just associating the custom model with a material file in DR that I cannot find any info on. EDIT: Is it something to do with entity .def files? https://wiki.thedarkmod.com/index.php?title=DEF_Files

Another thing, this time about models. It seems like there are two sections for exporting models, one in File and the other in Scripts. IIUC, the latter is redundant so it can be removed. Second thing is a bit more controversial I guess, but IMO exporting model geometry should be disabled. This way you can use DR to e.g. export .ase to .obj and modify otherwise unchangeable models (ase can be exported, but not imported into any modeling software). Artists have no control over how their assets can be used, and this way they can be spliced, hacked, and bashed by mappers. Even if you copyright or otherwise restrict the usage, you'll have hard time tracking down those who don't give a crap about modellers. This is also related to use of other models, or derivative works from other models. There are many free models that are not entirely CC0, but they're free / allow derivative works, but on a condition of, e.g.: "you may not use the asset in a way that allows others to use or access the asset as a stand-alone" – this is a standard license quote from a popular 3d hosting platform. So having DR as an .ase -> .obj exporter makes such terms impossible to follow. Exporting brushwork or patches is obviously fine, if anyone works this way.

To our modelers: I've created a statue of the Werebeast for my current WIP. It works fine, except if you look at it and start look up, it disappears. Looking down, left or right doesn't cause the problem. What aspect of the model causes this to happen? I suspect I have to increase the size of something, but I don't know what that is. Thanks.

Not so long ago I found what could make a pretty good profile picture and decided to try it out on these new forums. But I couldn't find a button anywhere that would let me change it. I asked on Discord and it seems Spooks also couldn't find anything anywhere. So I logged into an old alternative account and, lo and behold, that account has a button. This is on the first screen I get when I: 1) click on my account name in the top-right of the browser -> 2) click on 'profile'. Compared to my actual account: Are you also missing this button on your account? It'd be very much appreciated if that functionality could be restored to any of the affected accounts.

Hi please could you help I'm looking for a way to generate a materials file for the textures for a model that has a large number of textures that i want to bring into Dark Radiant, i have the model as a .lwo in lightwave 2020, i have seen references to a php script? or is there a simple tool available to do this? Many thanks in advance.

Hi, I need to know what the code is to use Spoiler Tags. I am using my tablet and I don't have the options to use anything, like spoiler tags, quote tags, text changes etc. Thanks

I encountered a rather weird bug today: The floor grate is just an .ase model, one metal material, no unusual collision models or anything. Player can walk on it just fine. Obviously, I needed a MonsterClip brush for AI, so it doesn't avoid walking on it, but again, nothing weird about its placement: Is there anything wrong with this setup, or is it a bug?

I was trying to export a collision model to make a frobbable brush and I clicked 'save selected as collision model'. The 'select model' menu popped up with the last entity I had placed, a crate, highlighted. I x'd out. Now whenever I try to place any entity it's placing a crate with it. 1. how do I un-taff my collision models and 2. how do I actually make a brush into a frobbable object? Meaning, how do I actually export a collision model? Also, I know I have to assign the 'custom grabbable' entity, but do I place that entity and then set something in the spawnargs to refer to the brush I want movable and the collision model? Thanks as always for the help. Coming really close to having a map that is fully playable and getting pretty excited, so it's heartbreaking to get stuck like this in a way that I can't continue for now!

My compass renders as all white, ensuring I can't use it effectively. Images of the problem and the settings I have: https://i.imgur.com/Z7P6jkk.jpg https://i.imgur.com/TyEwpqE.jpg https://i.imgur.com/c2pMqhb.jpg I'm running TDM no tools due to AMD card. System specs: Computer Information: Manufacturer: Lenovo Model: IdeaCentre K330 Form Factor: Desktop No Touch Input Detected Processor Information: CPU Vendor: GenuineIntel CPU Brand: Intel® Core i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz CPU Family: 0x6 CPU Model: 0x2a CPU Stepping: 0x7 CPU Type: 0x0 Speed: 3392 Mhz 8 logical processors 4 physical processors HyperThreading: Supported FCMOV: Supported SSE2: Supported SSE3: Supported SSSE3: Supported SSE4a: Unsupported SSE41: Supported SSE42: Supported AES: Supported AVX: Supported CMPXCHG16B: Supported LAHF/SAHF: Supported PrefetchW: Unsupported Operating System Version: Windows 7 (64 bit) NTFS: Supported Crypto Provider Codes: Supported 311 0x0 0x0 0x0 Video Card: Driver: AMD Radeon R9 380 Series DirectX Driver Name: aticfx32.dll Driver Version: 25.20.15031.1000 DirectX Driver Version: 25.20.15031.1000 Driver Date: 3 26 2019 OpenGL Version: 4.6 Desktop Color Depth: 32 bits per pixel Monitor Refresh Rate: 59 Hz DirectX Card: AMD Radeon R9 380 Series VendorID: 0x1002 DeviceID: 0x6939 Revision: 0xf1 Number of Monitors: 2 Number of Logical Video Cards: 2 No SLI or Crossfire Detected Primary Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Desktop Resolution: 3840 x 1080 Primary Display Size: 26.65" x 15.00" (30.55" diag) 67.7cm x 38.1cm (77.6cm diag) Primary Bus Type Not Detected Primary VRAM Not Detected Supported MSAA Modes: 2x 4x 8x Sound card: Audio device: Headset Earphone (HyperX Virtua Memory: RAM: 8174 Mb Miscellaneous: UI Language: English Media Type: Undetermined Total Hard Disk Space Available: 4972480 Mb Largest Free Hard Disk Block: 726828 Mb OS Install Date: Dec 31 1969 Game Controller: None detected VR Headset: None detected

As part of my mission I'd like to have more than a handful gentleman scientists studying and cataloguing specimens discovered on an expedition. A vintage, well-used microscope would be an essential asset. No doubt that this would be a versatile model for many other settings as well. What I'd like most would be a simple, worn-textured model like in the first shot. The other shots show additional or alternative style elements that could be interesting to use.