3d designing software

Not a programer · 08:00 PM

Hi, I want to make objects of my own but i dont want to spend any money on designing software. Does anybody know of some free software that is compatible with alice?

also i am creating a game where the camera is controled by the arrow keys, so it doesnt let me go through buildings forward which is great, but if i go backwards it lets me go though the building. Does anybody know how i can get the camera from moving backwards through the buildings? In addition does anybody know how to arc a grenade?

x2495iiii · 11-10-2009, 01:39 AM

Software: Blender and Biturn. Blender is a free, Java-based software with lots of plugins to handle lots of different 3d model formats, as well as a very powerful object designing capability. Biturn is a small but very functional application written to make file conversion simple and easy, and it succeeds in spades, especially when converting bleder models (.3ds, .obj, etc.) into .ase format, which is compatible with Alice.

Backwards: No idea, except making a marker-based detection system which checks to see if the camera is too close to a wall (or other solid object) and can make the camera go forward while the back key is pressed, cancelling the movement.

Sargamesh · 11-10-2009, 08:34 PM

is this so called "blender" user friendly

x2495iiii · 11-10-2009, 11:20 PM

It's complex, but reliable. There are many, many tutorials, and even an online book, which can help you to hone your skills at Blender.

Delpenator · 12-13-2009, 07:55 PM

Is milkshape compatible? Also, i'm having trouble downloading biturn. What files EXACTLY do I have to download?

x2495iiii · 11:22 PM

Update on the answer to the original question:

Blender and SmoothTeddy have been recommended by Dr.Jim, the expert on the subject. You'll need Biturn to convert them to .ase models (alice friendly) though. Check my How To Import Objects sticky at the top of the How Do I...? forum for more info.

Using two do together methods, you can create the illusion of an arc:

do together
grenade move forward 5 meters style begin gently
grenade move up 2 meters style end gently

do together
grenade move forward 5 meters style end gently
grenade move down 2 meters (or distance above ground) style begin gently

Delpenator · 12-13-2009, 08:08 PM

Ok, i was able to download biturn. But how do you decompress RAR files? I tried downloading 7-Zip but vista won't let me. Can win-zip do that?

x2495iiii · 12-14-2009, 11:15 PM

7-zip is best (vista SHOULD let you, as I have vista as well and it let me)

Win-zip should work too, though.

jediaction · 02-08-2010, 08:16 AM

One thing i have to say is biturn is very complex and i dont like it. Alice has always had a problem of going though objects backwards and there is no way of fixing that without a collision code

x2495iiii · 02-08-2010, 09:04 AM

Biturn is? You sure you don't mean Blender? All Biturn does is bring up folders like Windows Explorer, then highlights the compatible files in those folders so you can click them, see a preview, and convert them to a different format with a pick of the menu and a touch of the button.

That's just about as user friendly as it gets. No keyboard shortcuts needed, no tiny, complex interface elements, just load, pick, click.

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Not a programer Junior Member Status: Offline Posts: 1 Join Date: Nov 2009	3d designing software - 11-09-2009, 02:59 PM Hi, I want to make objects of my own but i dont want to spend any money on designing software. Does anybody know of some free software that is compatible with alice? also i am creating a game where the camera is controled by the arrow keys, so it doesnt let me go through buildings forward which is great, but if i go backwards it lets me go though the building. Does anybody know how i can get the camera from moving backwards through the buildings? In addition does anybody know how to arc a grenade? "I dont know." "I dont know." "Nobody knows." "What do you mean nobody knows!?!" Last edited by Not a programer; 11-09-2009 at 08:00 PM.

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x2495iiii Super Moderator Status: Offline Posts: 2,153 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Somewhere in the Continental U.S.	11-10-2009, 01:39 AM Software: Blender and Biturn. Blender is a free, Java-based software with lots of plugins to handle lots of different 3d model formats, as well as a very powerful object designing capability. Biturn is a small but very functional application written to make file conversion simple and easy, and it succeeds in spades, especially when converting bleder models (.3ds, .obj, etc.) into .ase format, which is compatible with Alice. Backwards: No idea, except making a marker-based detection system which checks to see if the camera is too close to a wall (or other solid object) and can make the camera go forward while the back key is pressed, cancelling the movement.

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Sargamesh Junior Member Status: Offline Posts: 9 Join Date: Nov 2009	11-10-2009, 08:34 PM is this so called "blender" user friendly

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x2495iiii Super Moderator Status: Offline Posts: 2,153 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Somewhere in the Continental U.S.	11-10-2009, 11:20 PM It's complex, but reliable. There are many, many tutorials, and even an online book, which can help you to hone your skills at Blender.

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Delpenator Senior Member Status: Offline Posts: 121 Join Date: Dec 2009	12-13-2009, 07:55 PM Is milkshape compatible? Also, i'm having trouble downloading biturn. What files EXACTLY do I have to download? Hope I helped!:D Time for you to return the favor...JK! I like smilies... I REALLY LIKE SMILIES!! :) I want my Serious Sam in HD!

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x2495iiii Super Moderator Status: Offline Posts: 2,153 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Somewhere in the Continental U.S.	12-13-2009, 08:05 PM Update on the answer to the original question: Blender and SmoothTeddy have been recommended by Dr.Jim, the expert on the subject. You'll need Biturn to convert them to .ase models (alice friendly) though. Check my How To Import Objects sticky at the top of the How Do I...? forum for more info. Using two do together methods, you can create the illusion of an arc: do together grenade move forward 5 meters style begin gently grenade move up 2 meters style end gently do together grenade move forward 5 meters style end gently grenade move down 2 meters (or distance above ground) style begin gently Last edited by x2495iiii; 12-14-2009 at 11:22 PM.

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Delpenator Senior Member Status: Offline Posts: 121 Join Date: Dec 2009	12-13-2009, 08:08 PM Ok, i was able to download biturn. But how do you decompress RAR files? I tried downloading 7-Zip but vista won't let me. Can win-zip do that? Hope I helped!:D Time for you to return the favor...JK! I like smilies... I REALLY LIKE SMILIES!! :) I want my Serious Sam in HD!

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x2495iiii Super Moderator Status: Offline Posts: 2,153 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Somewhere in the Continental U.S.	12-14-2009, 11:15 PM 7-zip is best (vista SHOULD let you, as I have vista as well and it let me) Win-zip should work too, though.

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jediaction Senior Member Status: Offline Posts: 2,233 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: United States	02-08-2010, 08:16 AM One thing i have to say is biturn is very complex and i dont like it. Alice has always had a problem of going though objects backwards and there is no way of fixing that without a collision code _______________________________________ A-TOM STUDIOS - Update Full Release date - Unknown Are you interested in playing home made video games? Check out... http://sites.google.com/site/cavecravergame/home _________________________________________ If you need help... Ask me on my page, I will probably answer within a day!

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x2495iiii Super Moderator Status: Offline Posts: 2,153 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Somewhere in the Continental U.S.	02-08-2010, 09:04 AM Biturn is? You sure you don't mean Blender? All Biturn does is bring up folders like Windows Explorer, then highlights the compatible files in those folders so you can click them, see a preview, and convert them to a different format with a pick of the menu and a touch of the button. That's just about as user friendly as it gets. No keyboard shortcuts needed, no tiny, complex interface elements, just load, pick, click.