I've looked around and the only thing I can find was ways to import sc2 models to war3. There's a lot of doodads and units that i would like to add to my map which are unavailable in sc2.
You can import War3 models into SC2 if you have 3DS Max and the correct plugins/scripts. You can use the .mdx importer to bring War3 models into 3DS Max, then you can use the .M3 Importer/Exporter to spit them back out into SC2.
Check the threads in the tools forums for more information. There's a lot to sift through, but generally the script should be straight forward. The .mdx files that you import using the import/export script should have animations set up for SC2 export. You will need to set the material, however. You need to use a Starcraft 2 shader, using Starcraft 2 bitmaps (scripts for this is provided in the .m3 exporter tools). The .m3 exporter does not support particles yet, so if you export a doodad that uses particles like a fountain, it may not work 100%.
You will also need a .blp converter to change the file into .tga, then to .dds. For this I suggest checking places like Hiveworkshop or doing a google search to find a .blp converter. You will also need a program to convert .tgas into .dds, such as gimp or photoshop with .dds plugin.
I've looked around and the only thing I can find was ways to import sc2 models to war3. There's a lot of doodads and units that i would like to add to my map which are unavailable in sc2.
Not directly, no.
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Curse PremiumYou can import War3 models into SC2 if you have 3DS Max and the correct plugins/scripts. You can use the .mdx importer to bring War3 models into 3DS Max, then you can use the .M3 Importer/Exporter to spit them back out into SC2.
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That wouldn't be a problem. Would you recommend any tools or tutorials on how to do this?
Also, by using this method. Will the animations be ported too? I read somewhere that animations are stored in a different file or something.
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Curse PremiumCheck the threads in the tools forums for more information. There's a lot to sift through, but generally the script should be straight forward. The .mdx files that you import using the import/export script should have animations set up for SC2 export. You will need to set the material, however. You need to use a Starcraft 2 shader, using Starcraft 2 bitmaps (scripts for this is provided in the .m3 exporter tools). The .m3 exporter does not support particles yet, so if you export a doodad that uses particles like a fountain, it may not work 100%.
You will also need a .blp converter to change the file into .tga, then to .dds. For this I suggest checking places like Hiveworkshop or doing a google search to find a .blp converter. You will also need a program to convert .tgas into .dds, such as gimp or photoshop with .dds plugin.
http://www.sc2mapster.com/assets/m3-export-plugin-3ds-max/ http://www.sc2mapster.com/assets/m3-export-plugin-3ds-max/files/13-mdx-import-export-plugin-v2-0-3/
I got one right here. All you have to do is extract it . And any blp file you have , drag it on to the program.
http://www.mmowned.com/forums/world-of-warcraft/model-editing/4607-pictured-guide-blp-converter.html
you could also use the Warcraft 3 Model Viewer to export the MDX and it also converts the textures for you.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=R5H23JAZ
Thanks alot fellas, I'll try those suggestions out. Damn it's like going back to freaking school again.