Post by: bigduke on June 16, 2004, 02:49:00 AM
Post by: mingwingming on June 16, 2004, 04:31:00 AM
"Can be made to use your own 3d models. Simply make .x file and call it
"screensaver.x"."
What is a .x file when its at home any help please?
This is a nice gimmick would be great if i can convert 3ds files to .x files ?
Post by: therebelious1 on June 16, 2004, 05:45:00 AM
| QUOTE (mingwingming @ Jun 16 2004, 01:31 PM) |
| What is a .x file when its at home any help please? |
http://filext.com/de...php?extdetail=x
should give you some hints
Post by: mingwingming on June 16, 2004, 06:01:00 AM
Should have thought of lookin their for a tip.. nice one
Post by: Lysip on June 18, 2004, 06:23:00 AM
Post by: mingwingming on June 18, 2004, 07:43:00 AM
DirectX not the Amapi 3d modeling file..
How on earth can i create a DirectX model from say 3ds file any ideas.. if at all possible.. guessing this will be out of my knowledge skills
Post by: Lysip on June 18, 2004, 07:44:00 AM
Post by: Lysip on June 18, 2004, 07:48:00 AM
http://francis.dupon...t3d/convert.htm
Post by: mingwingming on June 18, 2004, 08:06:00 AM
Be nice if we could download new models like we do skins ..
Post by: Lysip on June 18, 2004, 08:21:00 AM
Post by: mingwingming on June 18, 2004, 10:16:00 AM
Post by: gblount on June 18, 2004, 11:13:00 AM
Post by: Lysip on June 18, 2004, 12:51:00 PM
Post by: Lysip on June 18, 2004, 07:58:00 PM
Post by: mingwingming on June 19, 2004, 07:21:00 AM
but *BUMP*
Post by: Lysip on June 19, 2004, 11:06:00 AM
Post by: MikesTooLz on June 19, 2004, 12:28:00 PM
Post by: mingwingming on June 19, 2004, 01:15:00 PM
Post by: Lysip on June 19, 2004, 01:47:00 PM
Post by: Daveid on June 19, 2004, 01:50:00 PM
Also people check this program out
http://www.okino.com/conv/conv.htm
Import/Export DirectX models into and out of Maya/3DSM and more
Haven't tried it yet but i shall purchase a copy later
Post by: mingwingming on June 19, 2004, 03:13:00 PM
Had to put the .x file in the cache and name it screensaver3d.x
superb
Post by: Lysip on June 19, 2004, 04:49:00 PM
Post by: MikesTooLz on June 19, 2004, 11:01:00 PM
here's a video clip of the one i did real quick to test it out.
Clip
Post by: mingwingming on June 20, 2004, 12:12:00 AM
http://www.arcb31.dsl.pipex.com/dice.x
http://www.arcb31.ds...pex.com/spike.x
heres another one
http://www.arcb31.ds...com/avalaunch.x
a nice Supra
http://www.arcb31.ds...pex.com/supra.x
The size in comparison to the one originally in the cache is much bigger, but still seems to work fine... Once i get me head round this i will reduce size..
Be nice in the future if you could download models to the box as we do skins and also being able to select which model we want..maybe even a Random saver ??
Post by: MikesTooLz on June 20, 2004, 12:04:00 PM
Post by: the joker on June 21, 2004, 03:01:00 AM
It's quite basic, the logo itself is stored inside the xbe, but it is actually a .x file as well. But before loading it , it checks for an optional x file iirc. It doesn't look twice at textures, but it might need normals, dont really recall.
want more stuff like this ?
Post by: johnslayer on June 24, 2004, 07:45:00 AM
| QUOTE (the joker @ Jun 21 2004, 12:01 PM) |
| want more stuff like this ? |
Hell Yeah we do! I am really liking the idea of being able to down load screensavers from Allxboxskins, Is there any chance of pulling that off? Im an aweful artist so if anyone wants to make a punisher or skull and crossbones one I'd most appreciate it
Avalaunch RulzPost by: atlanta800 on June 24, 2004, 07:19:00 PM
| CODE |
| xof 0303txt 0032 # This file was written by MeshX - V2.3 template VertexDuplicationIndices { DWORD nIndices; DWORD nOriginalVertices; array DWORD indices[nIndices]; } template FVFData { DWORD dwFVF; DWORD nDWords; array DWORD data[nDWords]; } Mesh { 14472; -4.138396;2.697573;1.845294;, -4.094742;3.353350;1.735947;, -4.591203;3.301714;1.357430;, -4.664248;2.684586;1.436373;, -0.973717;-3.890253;-3.429512;, -1.543223;-3.809617;-3.759078;, -1.203622;-3.747135;-4.281746;, -0.647640;-3.819351;-4.002312;, -1.950014;2.457294;-4.242982;, -1.868656;3.114882;-4.222680;, -1.488375;3.058600;-4.717285;, |
And it just goes on like that
Now here is a sample from the conv3ds.exe:
| CODE |
| xof 0302bin 0032 Header Material x3ds_mat_HANGGL1_Smooth_ ¡ =º¹9? ? pA Material x3ds_mat_HANGGL1_Smoot9 ? > ? pA Material x3ds_mat_HANGGL1_Smoot8 ?ïîn? ? pA Material x3ds_mat_HANGGL1_Smoot7 þý}? ? ? pA Material x3ds_mat_HANGGL1_Smoot6 |
and it goes into more jibberish.
Help please?
Post by: atlanta800 on June 27, 2004, 04:40:00 PM
Post by: SICKdimension on June 27, 2004, 10:29:00 PM
thanks.
Post by: GeToChKn on June 29, 2004, 04:06:00 PM
Post by: SICKdimension on July 01, 2004, 02:02:00 AM
Post by: mingwingming on July 01, 2004, 02:52:00 AM
Post by: GeToChKn on July 04, 2004, 06:27:00 AM
Post by: JbOnE on July 04, 2004, 07:53:00 AM
| QUOTE (SICKdimension @ Jul 1 2004, 05:02 AM) |
| Can someone please make me a 3D apple logo? (2 posts up) I'll pay a little bit if necessary, but I don't think it would be that hard. |
the apple logo from post above
it was in the list of meshes in gblount's post
Post by: MikesTooLz on July 04, 2004, 05:03:00 PM
Post by: MikesTooLz on July 04, 2004, 08:41:00 PM
Click here to download model
Post by: HSDEMONZ on July 05, 2004, 04:07:00 AM
| QUOTE (Lysip @ Jun 18 2004, 12:21 PM) |
| maybe XS will add a section when people start makeing more screens. Im sure nocode could add a section for screens savers.... we need somebody to make a model now... |
Someone should contact allxboxskins and ask them to make an appropiate section for the X files.
We host them.. so it's the same as if we had them direct.. except they already have a good layout system for hosting and displaying thumbnails etc.
Post by: MikesTooLz on July 06, 2004, 09:38:00 PM
Post by: the joker on July 07, 2004, 03:54:00 AM
| QUOTE (HSDEMONZ @ Jul 5 2004, 01:07 PM) |
| Someone should contact allxboxskins and ask them to make an appropiate section for the X files. We host them.. so it's the same as if we had them direct.. except they already have a good layout system for hosting and displaying thumbnails etc. |
we'll work that out =)
Post by: GeToChKn on July 07, 2004, 07:12:00 AM
Post by: JbOnE on July 07, 2004, 01:35:00 PM
| QUOTE (atlanta800 @ Jun 24 2004, 10:19 PM) | ||||
| well i got mingwingming's to work fine by just copying the over the one in the cache (FTPing with Evox because ava won't let you overwrite cache). But i seem to be having a problem with converting 3ds files to x files with conv3ds. Seems its just turning out jibberish when viewed in notepad. Here is a sample from one mingwingming's that is tested to work:
And it just goes on like that Now here is a sample from the conv3ds.exe:
and it goes into more jibberish. Help please? |
file snippet #1 is a text version of a .x format (it's header... xof 0303txt ) - file snippet #2 is a binary format .x file (it's header... xof 0302bin ) - difference is YOU won't be able to read the binary one
the Xbox will do just fine with it though - so far i have had no problems using text, binary, or binary compressed formats - even mixing and matching - so keep working on your .x files cuz we're gonna give you plently to do with them (insert appropriate teaser here hehe...)
"And now - for a taste of things to come..." (Mortal Kombat)
Post by: mingwingming on July 07, 2004, 01:45:00 PM
Post by: Lysip on July 07, 2004, 06:38:00 PM
Post by: mingwingming on July 13, 2004, 12:28:00 PM
http://www.arcb31.ds...pex.com/skull.X
Edit: For those that dont know, in Ava 0.49.1 the file should now be renamed to screensaver.X and placed in the Media/Skins/default folder
Post by: mingwingming on July 13, 2004, 03:57:00 PM
Make sure the screensaver is not running when you first install as you will have grief , disable upload the file then enable screensaver
Post by: johnslayer on July 13, 2004, 05:20:00 PM
| QUOTE (mingwingming @ Jul 13 2004, 09:28 PM) |
| Thought some of you might like this skull.x file |
you thought right brother, that looks fucking awesome! If you could do the swords like in my avatar that would rock too!
Post by: mingwingming on July 13, 2004, 06:27:00 PM
Killazin corp if its the new version of Ava 0.49.1 the file goes in Media/Skins/default and rename to screensaver.x
if its the older version put in the Z cache and rename to screensaver3d.x
And remember to turn of the screensaver while you are uploading or you will have grief, once uploaded then enable the screensaver..
Post by: gblount on July 15, 2004, 07:54:00 AM
http://webpages.charter.net/gblount/
I can take requests but can only work as time permits.
Post by: johnslayer on July 15, 2004, 08:48:00 AM
Post by: MikesTooLz on July 21, 2004, 09:33:00 PM
click here to look at the page.
Post by: mingwingming on July 22, 2004, 04:19:00 AM
Anyhow your more than welcome to grab any files i have posted and throw them on your site, I have many more .X files here, from dragons to motorbikes and will post when your site is up and running.....
Post by: the joker on July 22, 2004, 09:16:00 AM
dragon with artifact fix
Post by: the joker on July 24, 2004, 05:34:00 PM
Post by: Lysip on July 25, 2004, 10:47:00 PM
Post by: the joker on July 26, 2004, 06:44:00 AM
Post by: gblount on July 26, 2004, 10:57:00 AM
Post by: gblount on August 16, 2004, 07:26:00 PM
I would very much like to hear your approach to centering the model and locating viewpoint in Max.
Post by: POTF on August 16, 2004, 10:03:00 PM
Alright.. top right box is the "Front" view.
I drew a box around where the TV view should end up being.
What you do is load in whatever models you want.. then shrink them until the size grids lines don't get any smaller. Like zoom in as far as you can until new grids stop appearing.
Then make sure your stuff fits insides what I drew. You can also see in the other views it should be centered pretty much.. if you don't want it rotating weird.
Hope this helps. Ask if you have any more questins.
Post by: POTF on August 21, 2004, 09:42:00 PM
Post by: gblount on August 23, 2004, 04:37:00 PM
Thanks for helping.
Post by: gorlock on August 23, 2004, 10:31:00 PM
screensaver
I'll probally make some more and post them in here later
Post by: POTF on September 08, 2004, 09:22:00 PM
Post by: rob1309 on September 20, 2004, 12:08:00 PM
anyone know wtf i'm doing wrong? i'm new to playing with 3dsmax and converting to directx files
i've tried tons of options in the export plugin
btw, if know easier way to do this with 3dsmax 5 and deep exploration, plz lemme know cuz i have it too
Post by: menase on December 05, 2004, 02:29:00 PM
http://msdn.MS.com/l...afxexporter.asp
and the needed sdk for the plug-in
http://www.MS.com/do...&DisplayLang=en
Not sure if there is anyone out there like me that prefers Maya over 3DS, but these links will help a lot.