[MilkShape] How to save 3D text in MDL (.mdl) format?

[rucksack]

1. Tools -> Text generator -> Ok
2. I select the text in the groups tab
3. I create a new material -> Diffuse -> Red
4. Assign Text Matter
5. Export reference .smd
6. Export sequence.smd
7. Generate QC File... "TEST"
8. Compile
9. Missing .mdl file and ERROR

There is no MDL file.
And in MilkShake, when compiling, the program crashes

21 Янв 2023

        P2:Savior Studio Model Compiler
         XashXT Group 2018(c)


grabbing: ref.smd        [mesh]
Fatal Error: @seq is missing frame -1

21 Янв 2023

Now it works, but every time I get it:

        P2:Savior Studio Model Compiler
         XashXT Group 2018(c)


grabbing: ref.smd        [mesh]
grabbing: @seq.smd        [anim][30 frames]
---------------------
bones          348 bytes (0)
ik/pose          0 bytes
sequences      372 bytes (30 frames) [0:30]
vertices         0 bytes (0 vertices, 0 normals)
mesh             0 bytes (0 tris, 0 strips)
models         188 bytes
keyvalues        0 bytes
textures         0 bytes
total     908 bytes
writing: gd_project.mdl

21 Янв 2023

How much money would you like to compile my .smd/text?

 

[karaulov]

rucksack If you need static model, just for draw text on map using entity, then you can use BSP models.

For example PREFAB1.bsp



You can extract any BSP model from map using newbspguy tool,


For generate text in .map you can use https://github.com/LogicAndTrick/sledge :)


rucksack does this method not work? )

 

[BalbuR]

Караулов прицепился со своим текстом в бсп :)))))

 

[rucksack]

I want to compile this text with MilkShape.

I can even pay for it...

 

[karaulov]

BalbuR, ну если он в MDL не могёт то пусть в BSP попробует))) какая разница)

 

[rucksack]

        P2:Savior Studio Model Compiler
         XashXT Group 2018(c)


grabbing: ref.smd        [mesh]
Fatal Error: @seq-name is missing frame -1

WHY ??

 

[BalbuR]

Я бы тебе видео сделал, но только если завтра
За компилятор надо кому-то по голове постучать кстати

 

[rucksack]

BalbuR,
well I'll wait.

Thank you for your willingness :)

 

[Arni]

@rucksack,так ты текстуру сохрани так, как я писал. Индексируй в фотошопе, а в Paint пересохрании. Потом уже используй как материал. Из-за этого и вылетает.

1. Индексировать цвета изображения, а потом сохранить как выше писал...

2. Обязательно пересохранить в Paint


Возьми ниже файл с текстуров и используй, раз у же не можешь. (Прикрепил все файл с компиляции)

 

[BalbuR]

BalbuR,
well I'll wait.

Thank you for your willingness :)

its hard to explain on english

i'm sorry for u'r ears

22 Янв 2023

compiler

 

[rucksack]

BalbuR

When I press Joint and then I want to move the text like in your video, something like this happens....

22 Янв 2023

What is this Joint? I have to use it?

22 Янв 2023

What is it about?

22 Янв 2023

I did a "Joint" without it and it won't compile on MDL again....

22 Янв 2023

Color can be assigned

22 Янв 2023

I really don't know how you did it in the video, and I do exactly the same step by step as you ...

22 Янв 2023

8 bit , 256 colors

22 Янв 2023

Please can someone help?
I really want to do it ... I've been trying for about a month now and no results

22 Янв 2023

You can't assign a color... And I have an 8 bit 256 colors image...

 

[rucksack]

I am willing to pay even the person who will do it for me. I really want to have 3D text on the map wall :(

 

[BalbuR]

Спойлер

set this tweaks

 

[rucksack]

Ok, it works.
Why is Assign not working with the meteriale?

 

[BalbuR]

left-bottom viewport -> Right Click Mouse -> Mark "Textured"

22 Янв 2023

And u must select group , not a face

 

[rucksack]

Ok its OK

22 Янв 2023

BalbuR

I did it! Thank you for your help!
I just love you! haha <3

 

[rucksack]

Tell me one more thing.
I can't change the color. I only made it once.
It's still written in black. Why?

 

[BalbuR]

CTRL+A
CTRL+M

 

[rucksack]

BalbuR MilkShape has a character limit.
So I did the second half of the text separately, but then the first text loses quality - you lose edge sharpening.
Can you handle it?

22 Янв 2023

1 - normal
2 - no normal

 

[rucksack]

When I create a subtitle and want to do another one, the first subtitle I made loses quality / smooths out. Anyone know why?