Topic: Screensaver.x (Read 473 times)

bigduke · « **on:** June 16, 2004, 02:49:00 AM »

i think they used 3d studio max. dont quote me on that!

mingwingming · « **Reply #1 on:** June 16, 2004, 04:31:00 AM »

The .nfo file mentions
"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 ?

therebelious1 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 16, 2004, 05:45:00 AM »

mingwingming · « **Reply #3 on:** June 16, 2004, 06:01:00 AM »

Cheers therebelious1
Should have thought of lookin their for a tip.. nice one

Lysip · « **Reply #4 on:** June 18, 2004, 06:23:00 AM »

Im guessing that it is a directX object. as that is what they program avalaunch with so i dont beleave that makeing something in that orther program will help any.

mingwingming · « **Reply #5 on:** June 18, 2004, 07:43:00 AM »

lol that explains why i couldnt get it too work aswell then..
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

Lysip · « **Reply #6 on:** June 18, 2004, 07:44:00 AM »

yup i just confermed it with TJ and its a Direct3D model... anybody know how to create a direct3D model???

Lysip · « **Reply #7 on:** June 18, 2004, 07:48:00 AM »

here you go just found this.

http://francis.dupon...t3d/convert.htm

mingwingming · « **Reply #8 on:** June 18, 2004, 08:06:00 AM »

Top marks Lysip.. nice one

Be nice if we could download new models like we do skins ..

Lysip · « **Reply #9 on:** June 18, 2004, 08:21:00 AM »

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...

mingwingming · « **Reply #10 on:** June 18, 2004, 10:16:00 AM »

OK i tried with a very basic .x model i found on the net, and too had no joy, the standard Ava Logo appears, the only thing i could say which i did notice was that I could NOT delete the screensaver.x file from my C partition as though it was being used in some way (this was via Ftp not filemanager), as soon as i disabled the screensaver and restarted the box i could delete the file.. Dont know if this info is of any use but thought i`d post

gblount · « **Reply #11 on:** June 18, 2004, 11:13:00 AM »

Thanks for the all the info. I've tried creating the model using the sdk and the 3dsconv.exe tool and the results are the same, it only shows the ava logo. Granted its a nice logo but I can think of a couple of things I'd rather see. I'm assuming they'll release more info later?

Lysip · « **Reply #12 on:** June 18, 2004, 12:51:00 PM »

You use the XDK or 3ds? I dont get what you mean. Can anybody get a simple sphere going. what about useing the exsiting screensaver.x file. open it in some program and find all you need. now just need to find something that opens .x files

Lysip · « **Reply #13 on:** June 18, 2004, 07:58:00 PM »

how do you do that? what tool do you use?

mingwingming · « **Reply #14 on:** June 19, 2004, 07:21:00 AM »

I hate doin this !!

but *BUMP*

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