Jump to content

Newest EDM Model Tools

luckybob9

By luckybob9
in 3D Modeling for DCS World

 Share

Recommended Posts

Rostic

Rostic

Posted
Posted

Hm. Is it? I used "Tools -> Mount Textures -> Mount ZIP" for loading textures. So all textures loaded in one click. I thought model has enough information to understand what has to be loaded. Also material info packed in separete file. For B-17 it is files with "_S" postfix. If MV load wrong file, because colors looks OK it is only normal map file left, so maperials will change in gradients.

 

I'm quite sure problem in MV, but maybe some one do not have that effect and can tell me what version of MV is working fine 🙂

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Replies 1.7k
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

Wrench
Wrench

This isn't working for me, I assume it has to do with the new forum. Any chance of a new link?

Relics
Relics

For Any of you who are having trouble accessing the FTP server link with Google Chrome. Type in: chrome://flags/  It will look like this: https://imgur.com/a/yrsNBHh In the search bar on

Automan
Automan

We are using version 198146 with 2022. The one available in ftp is probably buggy, since Evgeny told me that the compiler stopped months ago and he is focused in another task. The 198146 is also one

RafaPolit

RafaPolit

Posted
Posted

After applying certain textures, I had to reload content in a couple of places to have the shaders take effect:

- Tools > reload shaders
- Tools > reload models (this usually did the trick)
- Tools > reload textures

When that failed, I usually first loaded all textures and THEN went into File > Load Model

I know this are stabs in the dark.  It's just some of the tips that helped me until someone with more knowledge arrives.

I'm Dragon in the Multiplayer servers.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
JAPman

JAPman

Posted
Posted (edited)

The exe file now has an icon. Reloading textures is instantaneous and a necessity for repainting. Thank you.

b2.8.1 has no problem when launching ModelViewer2.exe directly. However, in a multiple install with b2.7.18, if I specify ModelViewer2.exe in "Always use this app to open .edm files" and open the .edm file, it refers to the b2.7.18 folder.

Is this an old bug?

Even starting from GUI Utility results in an error.

--------- edit -----------

When I did a multiple install, I solved the problem by temporarily deleting all ModelViewer2.exe from the other version and specifying a new one with "Always use this app to open .edm files".

It seems to be a Windows problem. Sorry about that.


Edited by JAPman

OS:Windows 7 Ultimate

CPU:Core i7-2700K 4.8GHz

Mother Board:Asrock Z77Extreme6

Memory:G.SKILL DDR3-2133 16GB

Graphic Card:AMD HD7970 1125/1575MHz

Display:Eyefinity / Square x3

Link to comment
Share on other sites
-Rudel-

-Rudel-

Posted
Posted
On 12/18/2022 at 3:17 PM, Rostic said:

Any ideas why in ModelViewer2 (edModelViewer2-2.8.1.34101.exe) materials looks inverted to the game. In viewer gears, nose pinup and other elements have glossy effect, while in game not. But polished metal in viewer looks like it is painted, while in game it looks correct?

 

 

 

The source 3d file's material setup still has a Specular Texture assigned.   So when the B-17 is viewed in ModelViewer, the RoughMet's green channel gets inverted.

Specular / Green Channel = Glossiness Map
RoughMet / Green Channel = Roughness Map

Both are actually inversions of each other.  



 

https://magnitude-3.com/

https://www.facebook.com/magnitude3llc

https://www.youtube.com/@magnitude_3

i9 13900K, 128GB RAM, RTX 4090, Win10Pro, 2 x 2TB SSD

i9 10980XE, 128GB RAM, RTX 3090Ti, Win10 Pro, 2 x 256GB SSD, 4 x 512GB SSD RAID 0, 6 x 4TB HDD RAID 6, 9361-8i RAID Controller

i7 4960X, 64GB RAM, GTX Titan X Black, Win10 Pro, 512GB PCIe SSD, 2 x 256GB SSD

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Rostic

Rostic

Posted
Posted (edited)
В 25.12.2022 в 15:14, -Rudel- сказал:

The source 3d file's material setup still has a Specular Texture assigned.   So when the B-17 is viewed in ModelViewer, the RoughMet's green channel gets inverted.

Specular / Green Channel = Glossiness Map
RoughMet / Green Channel = Roughness Map

Both are actually inversions of each other.  
 

But I can't get it how to solve that problem?

By the way it is not only with B-17, also I saw same problem on A-20 and P-51. Did not checkd anything else.


Edited by Rostic
Link to comment
Share on other sites
-Rudel-

-Rudel-

Posted
Posted

Invert the green channel when looking in model viewer.

  • Like 1

https://magnitude-3.com/

https://www.facebook.com/magnitude3llc

https://www.youtube.com/@magnitude_3

i9 13900K, 128GB RAM, RTX 4090, Win10Pro, 2 x 2TB SSD

i9 10980XE, 128GB RAM, RTX 3090Ti, Win10 Pro, 2 x 256GB SSD, 4 x 512GB SSD RAID 0, 6 x 4TB HDD RAID 6, 9361-8i RAID Controller

i7 4960X, 64GB RAM, GTX Titan X Black, Win10 Pro, 512GB PCIe SSD, 2 x 256GB SSD

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Rostic

Rostic

Posted
Posted
5 часов назад, -Rudel- сказал:

Invert the green channel when looking in model viewer.

So to check the texture in tool made for checking model and texture I have to make special (wrong) texture with inverted green channel, but for this texture work correct in game I have to invert it again?

Well, that sounds strange.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
-Rudel-

-Rudel-

Posted
Posted

unfortunately.....until ED fixes those particular aircraft

https://magnitude-3.com/

https://www.facebook.com/magnitude3llc

https://www.youtube.com/@magnitude_3

i9 13900K, 128GB RAM, RTX 4090, Win10Pro, 2 x 2TB SSD

i9 10980XE, 128GB RAM, RTX 3090Ti, Win10 Pro, 2 x 256GB SSD, 4 x 512GB SSD RAID 0, 6 x 4TB HDD RAID 6, 9361-8i RAID Controller

i7 4960X, 64GB RAM, GTX Titan X Black, Win10 Pro, 512GB PCIe SSD, 2 x 256GB SSD

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 1 month later...
joey45

joey45

Posted
Posted (edited)

What I'm using is plugin version  - 215 727 << that one doesn't crash on export 

the modelviewer  version is 34397 << that one can do the description lua

 

 


Edited by joey45

The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.

"Me, the 13th Duke of Wybourne, here on the ED forums at 3 'o' clock in the morning, with my reputation. Are they mad.."

https://ko-fi.com/joey45

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Bucic

Bucic

Posted
Posted
On 2/4/2023 at 12:49 PM, razo+r said:

 

At first glance that package contains nothing for the actual internal cockpit model. I've started compiling my own list for the F-5E. See the original post here
https://forum.dcs.world/topic/318106-f-5e-simpit-cockpit-dimensions-and-flight-controls/

 

https://akaagar.github.io/briefing-room-for-dcs/

F-5E simpit project https://forum.dcs.world/topic/318106-f-5e-simpit-cockpit-dimensions-and-flight-controls/

Link to comment
Share on other sites
razo+r

razo+r

Posted
Posted
52 minutes ago, Bucic said:

At first glance that package contains nothing for the actual internal cockpit model. I've started compiling my own list for the F-5E. See the original post here
https://forum.dcs.world/topic/318106-f-5e-simpit-cockpit-dimensions-and-flight-controls/

 

Only external models arguments are "standardised". Cockpit models do not have a list and so far are not "standardised".

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Bucic

Bucic

Posted
Posted
5 minutes ago, razo+r said:

Only external models arguments are "standardised". Cockpit models do not have a list and so far are not "standardised".

Understood. So at least my work wasn't for nothing 🙂 Thanks for the clarification.

https://akaagar.github.io/briefing-room-for-dcs/

F-5E simpit project https://forum.dcs.world/topic/318106-f-5e-simpit-cockpit-dimensions-and-flight-controls/

Link to comment
Share on other sites
nighteyes2017

nighteyes2017

Posted
Posted

213885 with max 2021 works for me so far. however self illumination and transparent illumination dont work anymore. I can get some illumination by using the default material and setting a texture to the self-illumination, however its not the same by far. The edm illumination materials had a nice 'glow' around it and were much much brighter. 

anyone know a workaround or have another version that works?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
joey45

joey45

Posted
Posted

Plugin - 216535 has issues when exporting the collision mesh... as in 3ds max crashes.. will try the others.

The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.

"Me, the 13th Duke of Wybourne, here on the ED forums at 3 'o' clock in the morning, with my reputation. Are they mad.."

https://ko-fi.com/joey45

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 1 month later...
joey45

joey45

Posted
Posted

Just a heads up, the current ModelViewers comes up with an error

  

The code execution cannot proceed beacuase
UnitModelDesc.dll was not found.

and 

The code execution cannot proceed beacuase
ModelDesc.dll was not found.

The last one that works for me is version - 2.8.2.36721

From the 16th Feb

The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.

"Me, the 13th Duke of Wybourne, here on the ED forums at 3 'o' clock in the morning, with my reputation. Are they mad.."

https://ko-fi.com/joey45

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Automan

Automan

Posted
Posted

Hi all, Edm plugin released today should include 3ds max 2023 & 2024 support.

  • Thanks 1

MainMenulogo.png.6e3b585a30c5c1ba684bc2d91f3e37f0.png

 

ACER Predator Orion 9000: W10H | Intel i9-7900X OC@4.5Ghz | 8x16GB Crucial Ballistix Sport | Sapphire GTX1080TI | Intel 900P 480GB | Intel 600P 256GB | HP EX950 1TB | Seagate Firecuda 2TB

ACER Predator XB281HK: 28" TN G-SYNC 4K@60hz

ThrustMaster Warthog Hotas, TPR, MFD Cougar Pack, HP Reverb Pro

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 3 weeks later...
MikeRomeoSierra1974

MikeRomeoSierra1974

Posted
Posted
On 4/4/2023 at 4:35 PM, joey45 said:

Just a heads up, the current ModelViewers comes up with an error

  

The code execution cannot proceed beacuase
UnitModelDesc.dll was not found.

and 

The code execution cannot proceed beacuase
ModelDesc.dll was not found.

The last one that works for me is version - 2.8.2.36721

From the 16th Feb

If you copy the two missing dll's from the bin folder of your DCS installation the newest builds of edmviewer can be run I have found. Hope this is useful to anybody else

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
joey45

joey45

Posted
Posted
1 minute ago, MikeRomeoSierra1974 said:

If you copy the two missing dll's from the bin folder of your DCS installation the newest builds of edmviewer can be run I have found. Hope this is useful to anybody else

Thanks dude.

The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.

"Me, the 13th Duke of Wybourne, here on the ED forums at 3 'o' clock in the morning, with my reputation. Are they mad.."

https://ko-fi.com/joey45

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...