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Best way to develop a level from Top down image using 3dmax

I have to create a game level from a top down view of an area. I used a plane converted to an editable poly to do the job. I used edges to create the top view of roads, walkways and parks so that i ...
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XNA 4.0, Combining model draw calls

I have the following problem: The levels in my game are made up of a Large Quantity of small Models and because of that I am experiencing frame rate problems. I already did some research and came to ...
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Why does unity obj import flip my x coordinate?

When I import my wavefront obj model into unity and then draw lines over it with the same coordinates in the obj file, the x coordinate is negated. I don't see any option in the importer that might ...
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How do I import Motionbuilder animation into my game?

I have an animation sequence for a 3D model built in Autodesk Motionbuilder. How would import the data for the sequence into my java game for my model? Is there any tutorial on how to accomplish this? ...
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How can I generate a 3d model via a series of transforms?

Is it possible to generate 3D models using some sort of object transformation (like it's shown here), using PovRay or any other tool, and import them into Blender / Unity? For example starting with a ...
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Blender 2.6: How To Create a Sphere With a Baton Sticking Out

What I've Done I created a Cube object with Subdivision Surface modifier in order to model a spehere. I created a cuboid object looking like a angled, longish baton. What I Want to Do I want to ...
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Which models and scene to use for a dungeon game?

I use jme3 with some builtin models and scenes and I've managed to put together a third person 3D scene. I now want to program some attack and/or fights and I think that skeleton warriors and/or ...
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How to transform a 2d drawing in a 3d model in easy steps? Where to start?

I have a great draftsman, but I don't know how to take his drawings to 3D My basic notions guide me to get a front picture and a side picture and then put in a cross in a z-axis and give them ...
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How to convert .max files to .egg on linux

I am very new to 3d graphics and game engines and panda3d and python. I followed few panda3d tutorials and now I want to test them with few new models. High majority of 3d models in the internet are ...
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Which tool can convert a Torque .dts file?

Into a more common 3D model format such as 3ds, max, or obj. I know that it is possible (someone did it for me but won't tell me how). There's a tool called Shaper that looks like it could do it but ...
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Create edges in Blender

I've worked with 3DS Max in Uni and am trying to learn Blender. My problem is I know a lot of simple techniques from 3DS max that I'm having trouble translating into Blender. So my question is: ...
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Why do FPS games have a 3rd and 1st person mode when doing animations? [closed]

I noticed how in FPS mode you have cool looking skins on the gloves and weapons but in 3rd they are screwed. Why does a game need this sort of structure ? And also where do you learn how to rig ...
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Google Sketchup pro exporter/importer for MD5 model format?

Where can I find google sketchup pro MD5 (The doom3 model format) exporter/importer? If there isn't one what modeling program can I use to export/import MD5 models?
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How do I keep a 3D model on the screen in OpenGL?

I'm trying to keep a 3D model on the screen by placing my glDrawElement functions inside the draw function with the declarations at the top of .cpp. When I render the model, the model attaches it self ...
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Controlling rigged 3D model using Kinect

I am trying to "connect" a rigged 3D model to the skeleton provided by Kinect and I am having serious problems with the shoulder & elbow joints. As far as I studied my own personal shoulder, I am ...

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