How to install Blenders import and export scripts
Either... open a "Text" view in Blender "Shift+F11" and click the double headed arrow drop-down to the left of the font size selector, click "Open New". Browse to the file and load it. Once its available press Alt+P to 'run' the script. Or... for Windows Vista users the script will need to be copied to the "User Profile" location, usually on the "C:\" drive. Click here to read how to do this.
It's now possible to export models and animations from gmax to 3DS Max using the MD5 scripts below. For more info see this tutorial.
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.
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.
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.
A suite of MD5 tools for use with SoftImages XSI 3D app.
The definitive MD5 model viewer for inspecting static and animated MD5 meshes. Also has support for the ASE, OBJ and LWO model formats, very handy general purpose viewer as a result.
An export tool for use with 3DS Max allowing export of custom models to Doom 3's MD5 format. Supports *.md5mesh, *.md5anim and *.md5camera.
3DS Max importer for Doom 3's MD5 format. Supports *.md5mesh, *.md5anim and *.md5camera. Script was originally for 3DS Max v5 so may or may not work with more up-to-date versions. Test before project use.
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.
An improved version of Pop'N'Fresh's MD3 exporter plugin for gmax.
MD3 export script for Max v6.
An improved version of Pop'N'Fresh's MD3 exporter plugin for 3DS Max.
Full installation of Python may be required for full functionality with some scripts. Blenders "scripts" folder can be found here for Windows Vista and Windows 7, or here for Windows XP. Alternatively, load the script into a "Text View" [Shift+F11] and press Alt+P to run.
A modified version of the ASE exporter for use with UnrealTech editing so forced 'smoothing' is saved as 3DS Max style smoothgroups which remain intact when models are imported in to the Unreal Engine [original forum topic].
Use this version of the blend2ase export script for Blender 2.41 and above (up to 2.43).
'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.
New version 0.6.10b available for Blender 2.44 or above. Large meshes can be exported 'in place'. Previous version 0.6.9 (29 July 07) still available from here.
Script supports mesh, UVWmaps and vertex paint data (note: for legacy purposesd ASE Import for 2.41 is available here).
Use this version of the blend2ase script with Blender 2.37a (or above, see below).
Use this version of the blend2ase script with Blender 2.36 only.
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.
Sample file to accompany tutorial on using Blender 3D to make Frenzoo rooms and scene items. Includes avatar reference files for correct sizing.
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.
A set of 4 sample template *.blend files; two 'raw' and 'prepped' versions for 'locked' and 'furniture' rooms. 'Raw' sample file contains the separate componants for each type of IMVU room. The 'prepped' Blender files contain 'completed' rooms of both types ready to be exported.
A set of avatar meshes for used as reference objects when making items for Frenzoo. Use to make sure objects are correctly sized ready for export.
A Blender 3D file that has several ready-to-use components to allow easy and quick building of custom furniture items for IMVU; made with or without seating nodes.
Contained in the Blender 3D file are a number of components that can be used as size, position and construction templates. Also available are OBJ versions of the files for import, use and conversion in other 3D applications that require base template units.
A useful chart mapping out basic hotkey locations for Blender 2.5. Download as high-res PDF or PNG. A blank is also available as a high-res PDF and PNG so custom hotkey maps can be printed.
A series of simple step objects for use as reference comparisons between modelled objects and Radiant brushwork (*.blend Blender file only). Standard "8" unit high steps used for level design and modeling.
The essential tools for compiling Quake 3 based games and content. Used also to export and convert brushwork into ASE models for reuse in game.
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) applet check contents of folders for non-standard (power of two) sized images allerting user to and listing 'bad' image files. Supports *.dds, *.jpg, *.png and *.tga.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Reference blocks, v2, contains both *.blend and OBJ meshes for use by level designers and modellers. File includes; 1x1, 2x2, 8x8, 32x32, 64x64, 128x128, 256x256, 512x512, 1024x1024 & generic NPC.
Considered by many as the tool for making normal maps from 2D art work. Although no longer free (there is a 30 day trail) it is the one application that is worth investing in for serious artists, especially if normal maps are a required part of the content creation process. Various licences are available - 'Education', 'Personal' and 'Professional' - note that Crazybump is the same regardless of licence.
Final version that was released to the public of ydnars much improved Q3Map2 compiler for use with games running on Quake 3 engine or that can use Quake 3 colpiled BSP files. File is provided 'as is'.
An essential tool for serious game and content development. Restores gamma correction back to 1.0, often used when game media is run full-screen. Setting QuickGamma up so it run at startup prevents or limits this adjustment.
If you're editing games powered by the Doom 3 engine then you'll need this particular version of the tool because later versions removed the specific filter used by Doom 3 to correctly compress normal maps to DDS. For information on how to use the tool read the creating DDS textures tutorial.
To accompany the Removing DirectX article on the use and abuse of DirectX. Use at your own risk - it does work but you may find side effects if there is no DirectX API installed on a system as the Windows OS uses it. You should reinstal the version of DirectX that came with your OS installation disc. e.g. Win98/DX5, WinXP/DX7.
Blender 2.5 hotkey chart
High-res printable chart mapping basic Blender 2.5 hotkeys
Entity chains & killing AI
RtCW SP & killing AI characters using simple triggered entity chains
GTKRadiant 1.4 set-up
Setting Radaint editor for use with custom content and games
Artists block
Solutions to the perennial problem of being creative
Blender Basics ambient occlusion
Baking and using ambient occlusion maps on models
Blender 2.5 'properties'
View and Transform properties in Blender 2.5
Optimising models
Learn to optimise low-poly meshes for games
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