Importing Toucan's models
In this tutorial I'll learn you how to import the .3ds models from Toucan Corporation.
Programs you need:
-Blender (I use version 2.49b) + Nifscripts (I use 1.5.7)
-Nifskope
-DXTBmp
-Balancer Lite http://www.atangeo.com/download
Step 1: Joining the model parts.
-Import the .3ds in Blender
-Select all model parts by pressing A.
-Click Object-Join Object-Join selected meshes
-Export the model as .obj.
Step 2: Vert reducing
-Open the .obj in Balancer Lite
-Click on Build (Hierarchie with Tolerance)
- Make sure the model has about 1800 faces.
- Save the model
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RulcjM3H-vo
Step 3: Rigging
-Import the reduced .obj in Blender
- Go to edit mode and select the model by pressing A.
- Click Mesh-Faces-Set Smooth
- Now rig the model
- When you're done, export the model and bones as .nif
Step 4: Nifskope
Step 5: Importing the skin
Open the .bmp skin in DXTBmp. Click File-Save as-DDS Texture. Choose Texture type 'DDS DXT1'
Now you're done. Contact me on Gaia or TRT if you have any questions.