Blender MD5 export - der_ton

Blender export suite supports the MD5 formats: *.md5mesh, *.md5anim and *.md5camera. Previous version is available here. For tips on using Blender for game related modelling see the following tutorials..

• Prepping models for Doom 3 ( any game)

• Modelling a map with Blender3D

• Models and Smoothgroups ( game models)

Note : You may need to make sure your Blender Python path is setup correctly before use.

Blender MD5 import - der_ton

Companion script to the Blender exporter - current version 0.5. Imports md5mesh and md5anim files. Works with 2.45, previous version 0.3 available here.

Gmax MD5 export - Berserker

A similar MD5 suite to the above 3DS Max suite; supports *.md5mesh, *.md5anim and *.md5camera. The script has a functional limitation present because of gmax's internal workings which requires output to the gmax 'Listener Window'. For small models copy/pasting the text from the LW isn't a problem but for larger models you may need to Listerner Window grabber below.

Blender MD3 export/import scripts

The latest version of the Blender MD3 I/O scripts have been used extensively with the Open Arena project so should be considered 'complete'. Alt download from xReal (possibly an older version). Note: original MD3 exporter by Bob Holocombe is now archived.

Blender ASE export UE3 - spelunkarr

This version of the ASE exporter has been modified for use in UT editing so that forced 'smoothing' is saved as 3DS Max style smoothgroups that remain intact when models are imported in to the Unreal Engine [original forum topic].

Blender 2.44 + ASE export - Goofos

New version 0.6.10b available for Blender 2.44 or above (minor updates for 2.45 compatability).

When exporting large meshes the ability to export 'in place' is now an option so as to save on the need to recentre mesh sections before export. The script was originally written for use with Blender 2.44 but it does currently work with newer versions of Blender. NOTE : It does not work properly with previous versions of Blender (below version 2.44). Please see other scripts below for alternative versions. Previous version 0.6.9 (29 July 07) still available from here .

Blender 2.42/3 ASE import - Goofos

The latest version of the ASE script should work for all current versions of Blender so it supersedes any previous versions. The ASE import script will bring in mesh data as well as any UVWmap and vertex paint data found on the selected ASE model (note: for legacy purposesd AS Import for 2.41 is available here)

Blender USMExport ASE - Doc Holiday

'Old Skool' ASE exporter originally for use with Unreal Tournament but equally usable as a general blend2ASE exporter. notes : models must be single mesh objects. Will only correctly export a single material. For more info on using this script read 'Prepping models for Doom 3

Blender *.psk and *.psa Unreal Engine/UDK export script - unknown

Python export script for Blender 3D that facilitate the export of animated meshes and models to Epic's UNreal Engines *.psk and *.psa format. Requires Blender 2.45 or above and appropriate installation of Python.

Blender 3D sample files for making rooms and scenes for Frenzoo - 2.48 or above

Sample file to accompany tutorial on using Blender 3D to make Frenzoo rooms and scene items. Includes avatar reference files for correct sizing.

Blender 3D tutorial sample files for making Frenzoo furniture items - 2.48 or above

A set of Blender 3D files that accompanies the tutorial about making furniture items for Frenzoo using Blender 3D. Files can be opened, inspected, edited and used to make 'test' items in Frenzoo.

Blender IMVU furniture and locked room samples - Blender 2.45 only (c.5MB)

A set of 4 sample template *.blend files, two each of 'raw' and 'prepped' data for 'locked' and 'furniture' rooms respectively. The 'raw' sample files contain the separate componants for each type of IMVU room. The 'prepped' Blender files contain 'completed' rooms of both types ready to be exported.

Blender 3D reference blocks : steps

A series of simple step objects for use as reference comparisons between modelled objects and Radiant brushwork (*.blend Blender file only).

Blender 3D size reference blocks

A set of 3D boxes that act as reference objects for s model size whilst creating in game assets. Includes NPC (RtCW), 64x64, 128x128 and 256x256 unit blocks. These blocks are actual size and represent same sized brushes drawn out in the editor. Although an RtCW NPC block is supplied it's size is approx to other Quake based games.

Power of Two Tester (PoTT) - Shaderman

The purpose of the Power of Two Tester (PoTT) applet is to find image files - the most common formats used in games, *.dds, *.jpg, *.png and *.tga - in a given folder of location associated with game development and content creation, making sure they are sized using the "power of two" rule. Folder contents are checked and 'bad' images listed. This is a web based web java applet that runs from a browser.

xNormal - normal/AO/parallax generator

Constantly improving tool for generating normal maps, ambient occlusion and parallax displacement maps. Can be used for any game that supports the output. Requires .NET 2.0 on Windows XP machines (Web site link).

GMax 'Listener Window' grabber - Berserker

As mentioned above, use this script to 'grab' text from gmax's 'Listener' output window. It's necessary because gmax has a locked limit on the amount of information you can grab from the listener in one go which forces you to do several copy/pastes running the risk of missing sections of the file.

ATI Catalyst uninstaller

Please Note : the current version of the Catalyst drivers don't necessarily require this tool as it's included as part of the installation process. Your PC system will want to reboot after uninstall, Windows XP will prompt for drivers on reboot. You can 'cancel' this request and install new drivers properly.

msvcr70.dll

A infamous and all too frequent 'missing' DLL file associated with many games. Download and install to the location your problematic application is saying it should be.