Adding custom shield tutorial - Revision history

Ladyofpayne at 06:13, 16 February 2016

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Ladyofpayne at 06:13, 16 February 2016

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Ladyofpayne at 06:13, 16 February 2016

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Ladyofpayne at 06:12, 16 February 2016

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Ladyofpayne at 06:10, 16 February 2016

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Ladyofpayne: /* See also */

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Ladyofpayne at 10:29, 14 February 2016

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Ladyofpayne at 07:22, 14 February 2016

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Ladyofpayne at 07:22, 14 February 2016

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Ladyofpayne at 07:22, 14 February 2016

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 *'''in the .../core/data/modelmeshhierarchy.erf you need extract the .mmh and .phy files.'''
 *'''in the .../core/data/materialobjects.erf you need to extract the .mao file.'''
-*the textures.erf (.../core/textures/high/)  the .dds files.
+*'''the textures.erf (.../core/textures/high/)  the .dds files.'''
 *'''in the files .../core/data/textures.erf (props, placeables) and/or .../core/textures/high/textures.erf (characters and armours) you need to extract the .dds files'''.

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 *Engine won't work with models bigger than 45 000 polygons and 30 000 vertexes.
-'''Before we begin extract all DAO resources and keep it somewhere. You will need them.'''
+'''Before we begin extract DAO resources and keep it somewhere. You will need them.'''
 You can use also the toolset to extract the models and textures, but fisrt you need to know the name of what you are looking for, in the tooset go File->Open file-> /packages/core/data/modelmeshdata.erf there you have some strings to help you find the models: shield:w_shd.

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 *Dragon Age Origins and Dragon Age Toolset - install it in the same folder as the game.
 *Adobe Photoshop and Nvidia DDS Plugin for textures.
-*Create GDA file. You can use this program [http://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/214/? GDA Editor] to work with [[GDA]] type. See also [[Compiling 2DAs]].
+*Create [[GDA]] file. See also [[Compiling 2DAs]]. You can use this program [http://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/214/? GDA Editor] to work with [[GDA]] type.
 *Engine won't work with models bigger than 45 000 polygons and 30 000 vertexes.

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 *Dragon Age Origins and Dragon Age Toolset - install it in the same folder as the game.
 *Adobe Photoshop and Nvidia DDS Plugin for textures.
-*Create GDA file. You can use this program [http://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/214/? GDA Editor] to works with GDA type.
+*Create GDA file. You can use this program [http://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/214/? GDA Editor] to work with [[GDA]] type. See also [[Compiling 2DAs]].
 *Engine won't work with models bigger than 45 000 polygons and 30 000 vertexes.

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 Author: amycus
 *3ds max (gmax) no older than 2011 year - Eshme Import/Export DAO Tools doesn't work with new versions.
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 '''Before we begin extract all DAO resources and keep it somewhere. You will need them.'''
-You can use also the toolset to extract the model and textures, but fisrt you need to know the name of what you are looking for, in the tooset go File->Open file-> /packages/core/data/modelmeshdata.erf there you have some strings to help you find the models:
+You can use also the toolset to extract the models and textures, but fisrt you need to know the name of what you are looking for, in the tooset go File->Open file-> /packages/core/data/modelmeshdata.erf there you have some strings to help you find the models: shield:w_shd.
-−
-armours: arm_ +armour type; gloves: glv_; boots: boo_; clothes: cth_; robes: rob_; helmets:hlh_; weapons: w_+ weapon type; shield:w_shd; hair: har_; props:prp_;placeabes:plc_;
-creature: c_; npc creatures: cn_; children: kn_;
-−
-for races and genders you have human/elf/dwarf/qunari followed by the gender female/male, so human male: hm_; dwarf female: df_; etc.
-−
-*'''in the modelmeshdata.erf you need extract the .msh files''' the _0 files are the model you see in game when using the armour/cloth, the _2 and _3 files are the low level of detail (LOD) models, when other NPCs are using them and they are far away from you.
 *'''in the .../core/data/modelmeshhierarchy.erf you need extract the .mmh and .phy files.'''
 *'''in the .../core/data/materialobjects.erf you need to extract the .mao file.'''
+*the textures.erf (.../core/textures/high/)  the .dds files.
-*'''in the files .../core/data/textures.erf (props, placeables) and/or .../core/textures/high/textures.erf (characters and armours) you need to extract the .dds files''', in those files the letter for the races in the file's name are changed to p, so human male, dwarf male, elf male, qunari male are all: pm_, because they all use the same texture.
+*'''in the files .../core/data/textures.erf (props, placeables) and/or .../core/textures/high/textures.erf (characters and armours) you need to extract the .dds files'''.
 == Script Settings ==
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 If your installation is correct them when you first open 3d man you will see window with the settings
-In Game Path HAVE to be  folder of the game C:\Program Files (x86)\Dragon Age, in Export Path folder Override in folders C:\Program Files (x86)\Dragon Age\packages\core\override.
+The path setting depends on the installation path. It should look similiar to this setting:
+The export path : C:\Program Files (x86)\Dragon Age
-You need to install Dragon Age Toolset and then you can begin your work in 3 d Max -> Run Script.
+The game path : C:\Program Files (x86)\Dragon Age\packages\core\override
 == 3d Max ==

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	* [[Adding custom armor tutorial]]		* [[Adding custom armor tutorial]]
	* [[Adding custom level tutorial]]		* [[Adding custom level tutorial]]
		+	*[http://www.greentoken.de/onlineconv/ 3D converter]

← Older revision		Revision as of 07:22, 14 February 2016
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	Author: amycus		Author: amycus

		+	*3ds max (gmax) no older than 2011 year - Eshme Import/Export DAO Tools doesn't work with new versions.
		+	*[http://www.nexusmods.com/dragonage/mods/895/? Eshme Import/Export DAO Tools] - Script for 3s max
		+	*Dragon Age Origins and Dragon Age Toolset - install it in the same folder as the game.
		+	*Adobe Photoshop and Nvidia DDS Plugin for textures.
		+	*[http://social.bioware.com/project/2637/ mesh lightmap fixes] - Install this project.
		+	*Engine won't work with models bigger than 45 000 polygons and 30 000 vertexes. Even if it works still make sure your model isn't too complex - Lightmapping render can be failed.
		+
		+	'''Before we begin extract all DAO resources and keep it somewhere. You will need them.'''
		+
		+	You can use also the toolset to extract the model and textures, but fisrt you need to know the name of what you are looking for, in the tooset go File->Open file-> /packages/core/data/modelmeshdata.erf there you have some strings to help you find the models:
		+
		+	armours: arm_ +armour type; gloves: glv_; boots: boo_; clothes: cth_; robes: rob_; helmets:hlh_; weapons: w_+ weapon type; shield:w_shd; hair: har_; props:prp_;placeabes:plc_;
		+	creature: c_; npc creatures: cn_; children: kn_;
		+
		+	for races and genders you have human/elf/dwarf/qunari followed by the gender female/male, so human male: hm_; dwarf female: df_; etc.
		+
		+	*'''in the modelmeshdata.erf you need extract the .msh files''' the _0 files are the model you see in game when using the armour/cloth, the _2 and _3 files are the low level of detail (LOD) models, when other NPCs are using them and they are far away from you.
		+
		+	*'''in the .../core/data/modelmeshhierarchy.erf you need extract the .mmh and .phy files.'''
		+
		+	*'''in the .../core/data/materialobjects.erf you need to extract the .mao file.'''
		+
		+	*'''in the files .../core/data/textures.erf (props, placeables) and/or .../core/textures/high/textures.erf (characters and armours) you need to extract the .dds files''', in those files the letter for the races in the file's name are changed to p, so human male, dwarf male, elf male, qunari male are all: pm_, because they all use the same texture.
		+
		+	== Script Settings ==
		+
		+	Watch where you install Eshme script - program files(x86) for 32 programs at 64 bit computers. Eshme script and the game have to be in one folder of program files.
		+
		+	Take Eshme Import/Export: Startup, YAGG and DAOTools -> put into C(your disc):/Program Files/Autodesk/3dsmax/Scripts -> scripts
		+
		+	If your installation is correct them when you first open 3d man you will see window with the settings
		+
		+	In Game Path HAVE to be folder of the game C:\Program Files (x86)\Dragon Age, in Export Path folder Override in folders C:\Program Files (x86)\Dragon Age\packages\core\override.
		+
		+	You need to install Dragon Age Toolset and then you can begin your work in 3 d Max -> Run Script.
		+
		+	== 3d Max ==
	1) Import any base shield of the vanilla game. Unlike for armor, you dont need to think how close the vanilla item is to the new one, ANY vanilla shield will do.		1) Import any base shield of the vanilla game. Unlike for armor, you dont need to think how close the vanilla item is to the new one, ANY vanilla shield will do.