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OG Xbox Forums => Software Forums => Xbox Bioses => Topic started by: Alkar Ellisine on July 29, 2005, 01:09:00 PM
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Alright, I've made my own model in LightWave, and have looked around in threads here for information. Every time I try to go to any of the sites referenced (yes, even x-projects.org) I get either a Forbidden error or a generic redirect page to a domain registration company. I tried to find Deep Explorer, but with no luck. I could find nowhere on the site to download it, it was all feature info and tutorials.
What I need is information as to how I can make .x logos for the "X" and text on startup. I'm using LightWave 7.5, and I'm using iND-BiOS 5003.67 with the .cfg file on the C: drive. Models on AllXboxSkins.com work, more or less, but nothing I've done has been successful, except to make the "X" disappear.
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I am also having trouble making an .x file that works. But you can get deep exploration from here http://www.downseek.com/download/21946.asp
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:UPDATE:
I've played around with it some, and for my purposes, I've found settings that work like a charm.
As stated before, I use LightWave 7.5, and for either I export the model to 3DS format. Text replacement should (must?) be one flat model. Custom rotation: H 0, P 90, B 0. In Deep Exploration, invert the face orientation and export (Save As) to .X format using Texture Coords, Save Normals, ASCII mode, and Turn To Left-Hand System checked (all else blank) and 4 max points per poly. [Source: a few, but Klutsh's posts (this one in peticular) were most helpful, IMO]
As far as I can tell, "X" replacements don't require you to flip the face orientation. Also, when exporting to .X format, the settings are: ONLY ASCII mode and Turn To Left-Hand System are checked, and 4 max points per poly.
Hope this sheds some light on a subject that's been covered really piecemeal all over the forums.
This post has been edited by Alkar Ellisine: Aug 1 2005, 05:57 AM