Newest EDM Model Tools

Ahh yes, MV, sorry.

I never could get the bundled one to work.

Ahh yes, MV, sorry.

 

I never could get the bundled one to work.

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1268545&postcount=5

I have a problem with the Modelviewer (DCS; World stock version, no downloaded).

If I intent see 3D models into the ..Bazar/World/Shapes directory, no problem to see the shape + texture mounted (new B20 rocket launcher 1.2.10)

The problem coming with the new Core Mods directory or some updated cockpits (UH-1, Mi-8, Su-33), textures not show, not mounted or missing.

Edit, some examples

F-86F drop tank

Mig-15Bisç

I have a problem with the Modelviewer (DCS; World stock version, no downloaded).

You have to add the mount_vfs_texture_paths to the

/DCS World/Config/ModelViewer/autoexec.lua

Similar to them?

mount_vfs_texture_path("CoreMods/aircraft/F-86/Textures/f-86f")
mount_vfs_texture_path("CoreMods/aircraft/MiG-15bis/Textures/MIG-15bis")
mount_vfs_texture_path("CoreMods/aircraft/MiG-21/Textures/MiG-21")
mount_vfs_texture_path("CoreMods/aircraft/MiG-21/Textures/Mig-21_base")
mount_vfs_texture_path("CoreMods/aircraft/MiG-21/Textures/Mig-21_weapons")
mount_vfs_texture_path("CoreMods/aircraft/MiG-21/Textures/MiG-21_TacNumbers")
mount_vfs_texture_path("CoreMods/WWII Units/Textures/FW-190")

Edit:

I added to the autoexec.lua all mount_vfs_texture_path necessary to Modelviewer can show all add-ons objects and cockpits:

--autoexecute sample for model viewer
--mount_vfs_liveries_path("Mods/aircrafts/Wunderluft/Liveries")
--mount_vfs_texture_path("Mods/aircrafts/Wunderluft/Textures/base_zip_package")

--LoadModel("Bazar/World/Shapes/A-10.edm")
--LoadLivery("A-10C","184th FS Arkansas ANG, Fort Smith (FS)")
--SetArgument(0,1)
--SetArgument(3,1)
--SetArgument(5,0.75)

local FC_textures  = "Mods/aircrafts/Flaming Cliffs/Cockpit/Resources/Model/Textures/"


mount_vfs_texture_path("Bazar/World/textures/CockpitsHDTextures")
mount_vfs_texture_path(FC_textures.."SU-27S-CPT-TEXTURES")
mount_vfs_texture_path(FC_textures.."A-10A-CPT-TEXTURES")
mount_vfs_texture_path(FC_textures.."SU-25-CPT-TEXTURES")
mount_vfs_texture_path(FC_textures.."F-15C-CPT-TEXTURES")
mount_vfs_texture_path(FC_textures.."F-15C-CPT-TEXTURES")
--LoadModel("Mods/aircrafts/Flaming Cliffs/Cockpit/Resources/Model/Shape/Cockpit_SU-27.edm")
mount_vfs_texture_path(FC_textures.."SU-33-CPT-TEXTURES")
mount_vfs_texture_path("CoreMods/aircraft/F-86/Textures/f-86f")
mount_vfs_texture_path("CoreMods/aircraft/MiG-15bis/Textures/MIG-15bis")
mount_vfs_texture_path("CoreMods/aircraft/MiG-21/Textures/MiG-21")
mount_vfs_texture_path("CoreMods/aircraft/MiG-21/Textures/Mig-21_base")
mount_vfs_texture_path("CoreMods/aircraft/MiG-21/Textures/Mig-21_weapons")
mount_vfs_texture_path("CoreMods/aircraft/MiG-21/Textures/MiG-21_TacNumbers")
mount_vfs_texture_path("CoreMods/WWII Units/Textures/FW-190")
mount_vfs_texture_path("Mods/aircrafts/A-10C/Cockpit/Resources/Model/Textures/A_10C_C_EDM_TEX")
mount_vfs_texture_path("Mods/aircrafts/F-86/Cockpit/Resources/Model/Textures/F-86F-35-CPT-TEXTURES")
mount_vfs_texture_path("Mods/aircrafts/FW-190D9/Cockpit/Resources/Model/Textures/FW-190D9-CPT-TEXTURES")
mount_vfs_texture_path("Mods/aircrafts/Ka-50/Cockpit/Resources/Model/Textures/Cockpit-Ka-50 Textures")
mount_vfs_texture_path("Mods/aircrafts/Mi-8MTV2/Cockpit/Resources/Model/Textures/MI8MTV-STND-TEXTURES")
mount_vfs_texture_path("Mods/aircrafts/P-51D/Cockpit/Resources/Model/Textures/P-51D-CPT-TEXTURES")
mount_vfs_texture_path("Mods/aircrafts/Su-25T/Cockpit/Resources/Model/Textures/SU-25T-CPT-TEXTURES")
mount_vfs_texture_path("Mods/aircrafts/TF-51D/Cockpit/Resources/Model/Textures/TF-51D-CPT-TEXTURES")
mount_vfs_texture_path("Mods/aircrafts/Uh-1H/Cockpit/Resources/Model/Textures/UH-1H-CPT-TEXTURES")

last week I started going over the F-100D external, and decided to re-start converting the original again, due to "learning" DCS, alot of stuff was just not up to standards I wanted.

I'm just now realizing how many things I was doing wrong, lol.

I think I need to also update my Max Plugin to get the latest Material Settings and stuff.

EDM-Pligin for 3DS Max Design

hello,

I can install the EDM plugin in 3ds max 2014, but not for the 3ds max Desgin 2014th

Is there a way this also 3ds max design to install. I have only 3DS Max Design.

Thanks :helpsmilie:

hello,

 

I can install the EDM plugin in 3ds max 2014, but not for the 3ds max Desgin 2014th

Is there a way this also 3ds max design to install. I have only 3DS Max Design.

 

Thanks :helpsmilie:

Unfortunately, there are none for 3ds Max Design

What the hell! I tried several standalone ModelViewer installation....Always the same error: ed_api.dll missing. Evend ModelViewer.exe in DCS folder doesn't start! Is there anything working fine?

What the hell! I tried several standalone ModelViewer installation....Always the same error: ed_api.dll missing. Evend ModelViewer.exe in DCS folder doesn't start! Is there anything working fine?

Per the first post:

Link for standalone Modelviewer: (The current builds are undergoing changes and may not function. If you have a working build, please refrain from updating and use it. If you are trying to download for the first time, use the bundled version with the the Simulator or try builds before 76639.), (Only works on 64bit systems)

ftp://ftp1.files.eagle.ru/mods/model_viewer/

If above link fails, use the mirrors: ftp://ftp2.files.eagle.ru/mods/model_viewer/ ftp://ftp3.files.eagle.ru/mods/model_viewer/

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Thanks for head up luckybob9...but there is a doubt on my mind:

- ModelViewer bundled version with the Simulator doesn't work (at least in my installation...did it three times), so the only way to run Modelviewer is toi install standalone. As standalone I can just install builds before 76639....so, I never will have to upgrade to new versions...for what are deployed latest builds? Is ed_api.dll missing file impossible to include in MV, is it a secret file?

Try this >>>

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2056922&postcount=4

Thanks for feedback joey45...it fixed the bundled ModelViewer issue. I saw that file before but, honestly, I didn't think it could fix the issue since in the batch file there is just a line pointing to the bin\Modelviewer.exe file...so I thought there was no difference then starting ModelViewer.exe from Windows Explorer....mah! Weird....

Just can't see the liveries for models in the CoreMods folder...

I don't know about anyone else but since the latest DCS World build 1.2.10.32095, no version of Modelviewer be it stand alone or the one within DCS is working.

Very disappointing.

Sure? mine work.

Which version do you have that actually works?

I think 75739......

Thanks Joey45.

That version works fine.

You're welcome.

Is the 3ds max 2015 supported ?

TY

you can see a smoothing problem :(

i have no idea why 3ds max does not smooting well, while sometimes does :dunno:

do you know guys how to "force" the smooth in 3ds max ?

NRG-Vampire try you autosmooth under smoothing group.....?

you can see a smoothing problem :(

 

i have no idea why 3ds max does not smooting well, while sometimes does :dunno:

 

do you know guys how to "force" the smooth in 3ds max ?

 

create an edit poly modifier apply smoothing and collapse? or a smoothing modifier.

DCS also has a shading issue that looks exactly like that when light hits a surface at a low angle, it looks unsmoothed (any model in the game), you may have it as well.

Sure? mine work.

Is there a pdf on how to use Modelviewer? Would like to be able to create skins and view without having to start game to see how it going. Thanks TC