Newest EDM Model Tools

[joey45]

I'm sure they have Max2015 on their todo list.. I have both 14 and 15 installed.. The only PITA is that IF I open a file in a folder it defaults to 2015.

 

I only use 14 to compile.

[boedha68]

noob question

 

i get username/password when i want to download plugin max. i can't login. i tried. help?:music_whistling:

[boedha68]

i get username/password when i want to download plugin max. i can't login. i tried. help?:music_whistling:

 

Yes it's done. How? i don't know, but i have it. :pilotfly:

[joey45]

Server was overloaded properly..

[Buznee]

Is there a view setting that properly sets the lighting so that I can see the aircraft with textures? I have tried adjusting the sun all the way and it has no effect.

 

See below for what I see when I load A-10.edm

 

Update: Looks like a figured it out. You have to add liveries folder and place a livery inside. Then in the liveries dialog you load it. Although now the cockpit is still black.

Edited March 1, 2015 by Buznee

[joey45]

You need to add the cockpit textures...

 

The standalone MV is more for 3rd parties to test thier mods/textures then anyting alse.

 

The one that comes with the game is better for most... But they need to sort out the coremods foler tho.

[PowerBroker]

Animation problem

 

I'm pretty new to 3D modeling and animation (actually I just started) and am trying to figure out how animation could be done via Lua coding. I decided to study a MiG-29S as an example. It is known that when you extend the landing gear while your speed brake is also extended it gets automatically retracted. This is what I would like to simulate using Lua, but it seems to be I'm doing something wrong. Here's what I've done:

 

• fired up edModelViewer (version 97075)
  
• loaded the MiG-29S model (DCS World\Bazar\World\Shapes\mig-29c.edm)
  
• mounted textures directory (DCS World\Bazar\World\textures)
  
• reloaded the model to apply the textures (everything is fine)
  
• created a Lua file containing this piece of code (borrowed from SilentEagle's post):
  

local dev = GetSelf()

local sensor_data = get_base_data()

local update_rate = 0.2 -- 1/5 sec, or 5 times per second
make_default_activity(update_rate)

local iPlaneAirBrakeOn = 147
local iPlaneAirBrakeOff = 148

function update()

   local spdbrkpos = sensor_data.getSpeedBrakePos()
   local geardown = sensor_data.getLeftMainLandingGearDown()
   
   if geardown>0 and spdbrkpos>0 then
       --BRAKES IN
       dispatch_action(nil, iPlaneAirBrakeOff)
   end
end

need_to_be_closed = false -- close lua state after initialization

and loaded it into edModelViewer.

And I immediately get Lua error with this complain: attempt to call global 'GetSelf' (a nil value). The error window doesn't go away until I press Cancel button.

 

I was trying to study the subject on the forum during a week but haven't found clear directions. I'd very appreciate any hint or source of further reading.

Edited March 9, 2015 by PowerBroker
Fixed typos

[Blaze]

Code only works in game, not the model viewer. That's just for looking at textures and bare animations, not code-driven animation with conditions.

[vicx]

I think you will have to learn more about the modelviewer environment.

 

I am not a coder but I would suspect that the first step to learn more about the modelviewer environment would be to dump _G by writing it to a file.

 

Search these forums for "_G" to find the technique.

[PowerBroker]

Thanks guys for your replies! Got the point.

[Wabacku]

Need some guidance on fading animations...

 

I know this was mentioned earlier in the thread.

 

I've looked at the sample that ED gave in the help folder of max. They seem to add an linear float to the 'Diffuse Color Amount' under the material in the curve editor?

 

When I try to animate my own object, I attempt to add a linear float controller to the diffuse color amount by right click, assign controller... After selecting the controller, nothing happens and it just returns to the curve editor... I've tried adding a parameter, which allows me to assign a controller, sorta, however, I can only add one key.

 

Maybe i'm just doing this all wrong, I really have know idea.

[Mammap1003]

hi guys, Is there any way to export the .edm - for example like su25T cockpit .edm file to edit the model?

[NineLine]

hi guys, Is there any way to export the .edm - for example like su25T cockpit .edm file to edit the model?

 

No

[joey45]

Once it's converted it can not be decompiled.

[NRG-Vampire]

latest modelviewers need MSVCR120.dll

you can download and install from here:

Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013 (Date Published:12/30/2014)

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784

[Fracture]

Hello there.

I have max 2009, I thought It would work with the 2008 plugin, but the installer won't recognize 2009.

Any chance of getting the plugin without the installer?

[joey45]

Depends on how different max 08 is to 09. why they skipped it we don't know.

[luckybob9]

Hello there.

I have max 2009, I thought It would work with the 2008 plugin, but the installer won't recognize 2009.

Any chance of getting the plugin without the installer?

2009 is a different plugin format than 2008 and 2010, so plugins would have to be specifically designed for 2009 and all others will not work with it. Sorry

[joey45]

Why autodesk, why?:)

[Fracture]

No need to be sorry, :) not your fault. It's disappointing but I'll live lol.

Thanks for letting me know.

[The_Fragger]

I've downloaded the latest ED-Plugin and when I export my model, I have *.eda instead of *.edm.

 

Does anyone the same "issue" then me ?

[joey45]

Latest being 99268??

[NRG-Vampire]

I've downloaded the latest ED-Plugin and when I export my model, I have *.eda instead of *.edm.

 

Does anyone the same "issue" then me ?

 

a technical question

just id like to be sure (and i hope testers are permitted to answer this) but will we get a new model format as well with edge ?

(cmd, lom, edm, edgem?)

or everything will be the same ?: edm format continues to be used

however i think (and hope) by the latest modelviewer and plugins the edm format wont change

Aren't the newest versions of EDM Viewer compiled to use Edge already?, which is why if say, I download the latest version, it doesnt work (missing Components from EDGE).

 

As for Container formats..... anything is possible.

I haven't heard of anything about a new format

 

Does this change after all now then ?

New format ?

New 3D model file extension is coming ? .eda?

[Blaze]

.EDA is most certainly a mistake. .EDM all the way.

[The_Fragger]

Thanx guys