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The MilkShape plugins have been moved to a separate package, and the licensing has been changed to a less restrictive license for the plugins. Additionally, the plugins now show the joint positions, should be especially useful for car meshers. The parts will animate, but the animation may not be as in the game on all objects, because the rigging is not included in the mesh files.
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I created a new clone, opened it in s3pe, exported the MLOD and MODL files same as before, opened them in the new version 20 of the Object Tool but when I tried to import into MilkShape all the import plugin saw was the *.s3asc files and trying to import them throws an error, (ERR: Wrong file opened, use the "_filebase"), importing the *.mcfg throws the same error. The only way to find the *.mcfg file is by using the drop down for 'all files'. This was using version 1.8.5 of milkshape.
I went back to version 14 of the plug-in that looks for the mcfg file and it imported it without a problem. This is with version 1.8.4 of milkshape, I had version 14 in that folder so that's what I used to test it.
My OS is Vista Home Premium 64, all files up to date unless I missed something.
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Both the V0.20 ObjTool and the V0.20 MilkShape plugins have the version either in the window title bar or right on the menu item. I am hoping this is what is wrong, if not I made a boo-boo, but it works here pretty reliably.
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I just downloaded these for the first time, I had the same problem. I scratched them and tried again, same issue.
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When I decompile files, and open the V0.20 MilkShape plugin I see one (or more files) with names like this:
S3_01D10F34_00000000_7F76AE060BF7493A_MLOD_filebase.s3asc
And that is all I see without changing the "filter" on the dialog box from "Sims 3 Asc Files (*.s3asc)" to "All Files (*.*)". This matches what CT said.
So where is this going wrong?
Is there not a "somenameoranother_filebase.s3asc" file?
If you only decompile one file, is there more than one filename showing?
Or does just one exist and you get this error even when you select it?
There has to be something very simple I am missing here, because I don't think the old plugins (V0.14) will load the *.mcfg file from the new ObjTool without errors, because the mesh file names changed for the group mesh data.
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That file does exist, but MS gives the error when you try to import it
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There has to be something very simple I am missing here, because I don't think the old plugins (V0.14) will load the *.mcfg file from the new ObjTool without errors, because the mesh file names changed for the group mesh data. <* Wes *> |
I had this problem, but it was like you said, I was using the new ObjTool and the previous plugins. Once I installed the new plugins, it worked fine.
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And that is all I see without changing the "filter" on the dialog box from "Sims 3 Asc Files (*.s3asc)" to "All Files (*.*)". This matches what CT said. So where is this going wrong? Is there not a "somenameoranother_filebase.s3asc" file? If you only decompile one file, is there more than one filename showing? Or does just one exist and you get this error even when you select it? <* Wes *> |
Found my problem, and it was my own fault for failing to remove the older version of the tool. When I chose to open the file it was already associated with the tool and I allowed to to open without browsing to the new version. I should have realized it when there was no *_filebase.s3asc file in the folder.
Thank you Wes, and feel free to use me as a training example of what not to do.
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However, you need not shoulder the "blame". If I were a bigger shop, and had
Thanks to all for their patience, and support.
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I thought at first she downloaded only one, she did both, but inadvertently was using the old version (of the ObjTool) with the new plugins. The files changed some, and you cannot mix the older and newer versions.
An additional way to be sure is to open the .mcfg file with WordPad... the first line should look like this:
;created with S3ModlD V0.20 - by Wesley Howe
If it says an older version, the project files will be incompatible with the newer plugins. Decompiling with the newer version will fix that.
The MilkShape plugins have the version number right in the menu item.
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I'm sure I'm making some simple mistake somewhere but I cannot figure out what it could be. Do I need to remove something like CTN did? I can see the file that I want to open sitting in the folder I am directing Milkshape to look in but it keeps saying it can't open it.
edited to add: I downloaded two rars with plugins. One had 3 dlls and the other had 2. These were the 5 dlls that I put into my MS folder. Was that the right thing to do?
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Even though the plugins are sitting in my MS file, for some reason, if I used the old desktop shortcut it would default to using the old obj tool to import with. If I open MS using the exe in the file instead of the shortcut it works just fine.
So I had to delete the desktop Milkshape shortcut I had and create a new one. That's all it took and now everything is going smoothly. I just thought I'd post though in case someone else is having the same issue. Next time I come asking for help be sure to remember to ask me if my computer is plugged in.
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If you are using my GEOM plugins, you would have installed 1.8.5 beta1, as they require thta. But these plugins will work on all versions back to 1.7.8, because the objects do not need a few features the body meshes do.
I am just glad that you got your problem straightened out... I know I have made a lot of versions in a short time, but I have been trying to get all of the tool issues resolved as quickly as I can, so that people can get their new creations made without worrying that some problem with the ObjTool or the plugins is going to bite them before they are finished.
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I've got MS 1.7.9 in right now. I recently went through a complete computer update with new comp, new operating system, and new version of PSP among other new things required to get things running. Right about then I ditched Sims 2 and started trying to figure out how to mesh with Sims 3 with all the new tools and new versions of new tools that has required.
So I've been stumbling around trying to learn the new layout of my comp, the new idiosyncrasies of my OS, the new features of PSP, plus all the new tools that we need for Sims 3. I think if I had to update MS right now I might have a nervous breakdown...lol...I won't burden you with the details of the language that has occasionally slipped past my lips during this most frustrating time
Anyway, although it's occasionally frustrating it's fun to be learning this as it's being developed...I missed out on the development part of meshing for Sims 2. Dealing with new versions of tools coming out frequently is just part of the process and adds to the challenge of the whole thing. I'm just glad there are people working on all these tools and getting the whole ball rolling so fast...my Sims are a demanding lot and they want their bling
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UV Scalling overflow [0.000000:0.981817,0.000000:0,982249]. Export anyway?
What does the error message and what can I do?
In the MODL and the other 2 MLOD had been no error.
The UV map is 256 x 512 - is the matter?
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The two solutions are to rework the UV coordinates so that all the points lie within the original boundaries, or to edit the mtlsrc files to change the UVScales value. The default value of 0.000030518 is appropriate for the second solution.
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I did not understand how to modify the UV coordinates.
However, I found a solution. I have a different template from the game and taken it, I could then convert easily into my object.
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Thanks for the Help. I did not understand how to modify the UV coordinates. However, I found a solution. I have a different template from the game and taken it, I could then convert easily into my object. |
Well, you are not alone in having issues dealing with the UVScales.
So the latest version (V1.00) modifies all of the UVScales values to the value I have been recommending all along. The new version is attached to the first message in this thread.
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And easier building objects and UV-maps from scratch, right?
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It is possible to retain the original values by deleting the .mtlsrc files prior to recompiling the mesh, but I don't know of anyone except a science major who would want to do that. It just works.
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