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[The Great Noob]

I've been experimenting with Anim8or and Panda3D and I've got a problem.

Here are the exact steps I take:

1. make the model in anim8or

2. export to Wavefront(.obj) format

3. import into *blegh* blender (I'm NOT capitalizing the b!)

4. export to DirectX(.x) format

5. type the necessary code to load the model and make it visible:

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import direct.directbase.DirectStart

head = loader.loadModel("models/head.x")
head.reparentTo(render)

run()
the model shows but the materials don't .

Any suggestions?

[thecolclough]

apparently, when you save a .obj, the materials aren't saved in the .obj file itself, but in an accompanying .mtl file.  anim8or 0.95 doesn't support .mtl files, so if you're still using 0.95, you might want to consider upgrading, as anim8or 0.97 does support .mtl at least for import, i'm not sure if it also exports that format but it could be worth your while to have a look at it.

of course, if you're already using 0.97 then i'm stumped...

[mcheccyb]

whats wrong with blender?

[The Great Noob]

whats wrong with blender?

I can't for the life of me figure out how to use it.

apparently, when you save a .obj, the materials aren't saved in the .obj file itself, but in an accompanying .mtl file.  anim8or 0.95 doesn't support .mtl files, so if you're still using 0.95, you might want to consider upgrading, as anim8or 0.97 does support .mtl at least for import, i'm not sure if it also exports that format but it could be worth your while to have a look at it.

of course, if you're already using 0.97 then i'm stumped...

as far as i know i'm on 0.97.

I think I found the problem. .x format does not support materials. Let me do a quick test, I'll update soon

EDIT: Ah-ha! Panda3D shows TEXTURES by default and when going through blender the materials become shaders! I just need to find out how to change this.

EDIT 2 ATTACK OF THE EDITS!: OK so I am using 0.95 but i can't find the link to download 0.97. Where is it?

EDIT 3 REVENGE OF THE EDITS: nevermind.

[Darkjesture]

I thought it only saved .mtl when you made materials(it does for me)

[almost cool]

U doin this for our project?if so virtual hug,second,if u havent,try posting on the panda 4ems.

[The Great Noob]

U doin this for our project?if so virtual hug,second,if u havent,try posting on the panda 4ems.

Yes I'm trying to learn Panda3D so we can at least throw together betas.