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Model Injector (.x to .x) [message #66993]

Tue, 17 July 2012 07:36

DavidKron
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Registered: July 2012
Location: Gothenburg Sweden

This tool currently only suports models containing one and ONLY one submesh

Background story
So. After spending several hours trying to figure out fable´s interpretation of the .x format and why my modified .x files could not be imported back with the Fable Explorer. I decided to develop a tool that simply inserts the new vertexes, normals and so on in the original .x file from a modified one.

How to use the model injector to model edit

Extract the (lod) model using fable explorer.
Import the .x file using DirectX import in the Softimage Mod Tool.
Modify it to your liking.
Export as a new .x file using DirectX export.
Use the model injector to inject the new vertices etc.
Load the injected model in Fable explorer and set materials in the material tab.
Done !

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/3415/modelinjector.jpg

Development
I will support meshes with more submeshes soon i promise. But theres still much you can do with the current version.

Example of what can be done:
Longer Horns

Attachment: modelInjector.exe
(Size: 109.50KB, Downloaded 1020 times)

David

[Updated on: Tue, 17 July 2012 07:40]

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Re: Model Injector (.x to .x) [message #67015 is a reply to message #66993]

Thu, 19 July 2012 18:10

morerunes
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Cool beans!

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Re: Model Injector (.x to .x) [message #67018 is a reply to message #67015]

Fri, 20 July 2012 05:35

asmcint
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Okay, that's cool. Definitely a boon for those who don't understand how to add helpers.

Read the site rules, as well as individual thread rules, stickies and announcements, and use search, or you will have smartassy or exasperated ownage rained down upon you by the site's crack team of mods and admins. Also, you can find all you need to get started on modding here.

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Re: Model Injector (.x to .x) [message #67020 is a reply to message #67018]

Fri, 20 July 2012 09:12

DavidKron
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Registered: July 2012
Location: Gothenburg Sweden

Or those like me whom never heard it before :S

David

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Re: Model Injector (.x to .x) [message #67021 is a reply to message #67020]

Fri, 20 July 2012 11:10

asmcint
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Helpers are essentially objects with no physical mesh, with specific data to help a system figure out the positioning of the objects they are applied to, and certain things related to said objects. For example, Fable and Fable TLC weapons have helpers for where and how the weapon is gripped, where effects spawn from, and in the case of adherent augmentation effects, end from, and can also enable one to spawn effects via the CParticleAttacherDef. This being said, helpers are necessary when dealing with weapon meshes, but your injector can easily bypass that by replacing geometry and leaving the helpers intact, if it's been written right. Surprised

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Re: Model Injector (.x to .x) [message #67025 is a reply to message #67021]

Fri, 20 July 2012 16:34

DavidKron
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Registered: July 2012
Location: Gothenburg Sweden

Thanks for the clarification. Of course ! I wrote it! Very Happy

David

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Re: Model Injector (.x to .x) [message #67027 is a reply to message #67025]

Fri, 20 July 2012 19:27

Zyreq
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Registered: July 2011
Location: New York City, Great Brit...

I tried out this tool recently and i love it. The "Don't inject skinweights" saved me from having to skinweight my new armour. Again it works pefectly. And thanks for your tool Razz

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Re: Model Injector (.x to .x) [message #67343 is a reply to message #66993]

Mon, 24 September 2012 14:49

Lenop
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Registered: September 2012

This is wonderful. Really, a huge thanks to you for your work. I wager I'll be using it a lot.

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Re: Model Injector (.x to .x) [message #67535 is a reply to message #66993]

Tue, 06 November 2012 09:17

Keshire
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Registered: July 2005

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Fable explorer uses strict directx with no error handling.

The plugins for 3DS and Blender don't. They flub some of it because they have features that directx doesn't support, so there's some guesswork when exporting.

I've had to modify .x files manually before because of this. It's how I added dummies and helpers to the player skeleton for this:

The cig is part of the hat, and the effect is attached to a new dummy. DRAGON_MOUTH if I remember correctly.

http://fable.pe-ell.net/gallery/albums/album02/12_28_2006_7_25_58_AM.sized.jpg

http://fable.pe-ell.net/gallery/albums/album02/12_29_2006_6_17_30_AM.sized.jpg

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[Updated on: Tue, 06 November 2012 09:19]

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Re: Model Injector (.x to .x) [message #67539 is a reply to message #67535]

Tue, 06 November 2012 19:57

Lenop
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Registered: September 2012

That's quite interesting, Keshire. What you've done in those screenshots is along the lines of what I'd like to accomplish myself. Do you have a link to that mod so I can examine/ripoff your work? Razz

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Re: Model Injector (.x to .x) [message #67591 is a reply to message #67539]

Tue, 13 November 2012 13:01

Keshire
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Lenop wrote on Tue, 06 November 2012 21:57

I don't think I ever released it since I needed to permanently change the facial expression, to the snear, to make it look right.

But like I said, you can attach new dummies/helpers to the player skeleton on a per object basis. Or change existing ones (like moving the sheathe stuff).

You just have to make sure the dummy or helper exists in-game in some form. I used DRAGON_MOUTH for that instance. I'm not sure what happens when the actual dragon spawns though (Knowing Fable it could be anything).

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Ambivalence cannot lead.
Loved me. Feared me.
Changed me. Killed me.
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But nothing is worst of all.

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