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I''ve looked everywhere and cannot find an answer to this... someone please help.
I create a simple cube in 3DStudioMax R3, and apply a material to it. Now, I export it to an xfile format. So, I load that in my scene but it doesn''t look anything like the way it did in 3D Studio. I know the x file does not contain the texture itself, but I''ve looked at the xfile contents, and it doesn''t even contain a reference to the texture. Furthermore, even if it did, where would I find the texture used when I applied the material in 3DStudioMax.. or is the material not a texture?
Going crazy... anyone able to help?
Try using Milkshape to convert the 3DS to .X.
Failing that, create your mesh in Milkshape from scratch
Tom
Failing that, create your mesh in Milkshape from scratch
Tom
When you load the X file, you also have to load the materials and textures. You''ll find references to the textures (the file names) inside the X file, so you have to load them as usual.
However, if your X file doesn''t contain the texture''s filenames, make sure your exporter is working right, and you are using the right options. I suppose you are using the plug-in that comes with the DirectX SDK. I''ve had problems with that one. I suggest you to use the old conv3ds utility if it''s a simple mesh (like a cube).
You will also find more exporters and plug-ins in Internet, just search for them.
If you need more info in loading X files, look at the sample programs in the SDK, and search for tutorials in Internet.
I recommend you this one by Andy Pike, look how he loads the materials and textures:
http://www.andypike.com/tutorials/DirectX8/010.asp
Good luck!
However, if your X file doesn''t contain the texture''s filenames, make sure your exporter is working right, and you are using the right options. I suppose you are using the plug-in that comes with the DirectX SDK. I''ve had problems with that one. I suggest you to use the old conv3ds utility if it''s a simple mesh (like a cube).
You will also find more exporters and plug-ins in Internet, just search for them.
If you need more info in loading X files, look at the sample programs in the SDK, and search for tutorials in Internet.
I recommend you this one by Andy Pike, look how he loads the materials and textures:
http://www.andypike.com/tutorials/DirectX8/010.asp
Good luck!
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Thanks guys, that''s helping a lot 
I think Milkshape is the way to go. 3DStudioMax can wait...
I think Milkshape is the way to go. 3DStudioMax can wait...
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