Collada and other 3D modelling formats...
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I am yet again looking at 3d model formats.
Collada is one that looks very promising. I am curious what features it supports (eg. does it support animation?). Also, can I extend the file format and insert my own data into it?
Lastly, are there any other 3D formats like Collada that are worth looking into?
Collada supports animation and bones..
Check this out:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/colladaloader/
It includes a few example models, and some of them have animations
Check this out:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/colladaloader/
It includes a few example models, and some of them have animations
Yes, Collada supports animation, you can check all features in http://www.khronos.org/collada/.
Collada is a XML based format, that means it is text and you have to parse it with your favourite XML parser (or build one). I recommend (like the Collada specification says) create your own binary format and a converter from Collada files. A binary format will be faster than a text format like Collada.
Collada is a XML based format, that means it is text and you have to parse it with your favourite XML parser (or build one). I recommend (like the Collada specification says) create your own binary format and a converter from Collada files. A binary format will be faster than a text format like Collada.
Quote:Original post by fpsgamer
Lastly, are there any other 3D formats like Collada that are worth looking into?
dot XSI (now known as crosswalk), fbx (ok most of the time, but closed format).
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