Red Alert: Generals of Tiberium

minibond

Hi!
I'm making a new mod for Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour called "Red Alert: Generals of Tiberium", but there are some things that I can't do.

Now I'm creating the 3D models of the units and the buildings, but I don't know how to map models. Anybody knows how to do it? And which files I have to use for textures, .TGA or .DDS ?

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Dutchygamer · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 7:21 pm Post subject:

I guess you mean texturing models. Anyways, you need an PNG so you can apply the skins on your units in your 3D program, and you need an DDS so the game can use them.

Madin · Plasma Trooper **Joined**: 05 Apr 2009

http://forum.falloutstudios.net/index.php?showtopic=32195

minibond · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 8:34 pm Post subject:

Thank you very much!

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Dutchygamer · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:16 am Post subject:

Madin wrote:

http://forum.falloutstudios.net/index.php?showtopic=32195

Lol, and when I link to tutorials on other forums Banshee is angry with me Neutral

minibond · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 2:32 pm Post subject:

I added also the image in my signature. Very Happy

I didn't texturize with Unwrap UVW, but with UVW Map
I hope there isn't any problem! Smile

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Banshee · Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:52 pm Post subject:

If we have a tutorial here that solves the person's problem, then link it here. We don't have a tutorial about making textures, so linking an external one is no crime, Dutchy.

minibond · Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:04 pm Post subject:

How can I convert .TGA files (or other image formats) in .DDS?

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DaFool · Defense Minister **Joined**: 07 Nov 2006

I am 99% sure XCC Mixer can do it

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Banshee · Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 5:47 am Post subject:

I think there is a plugin for Photoshop to do that.
http://developer.nvidia.com/object/photoshop_dds_plugins.html

Dutchygamer · Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 7:47 am Post subject:

Banshee wrote:

I think there is a plugin for Photoshop to do that.
http://developer.nvidia.com/object/photoshop_dds_plugins.html

You do need PS for this. I can say this works: I use it and I have no trouble at all.

JJ_ · Light Infantry **Joined**: 12 Sep 2008

No need for big complicated programs, DDS Converter should do what you need, and more. It's a small and compact software which is bound to be useful.

Dutchygamer · Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 10:46 am Post subject:

JJ_ wrote:

No need for big complicated programs, DDS Converter should do what you need, and more. It's a small and compact software which is bound to be useful.

Meh, I had troubles with that one. As I have PS, I prefer the PS Plugin.

minibond · Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 1:21 pm Post subject:

I don't use Photoshop, but Paint Shop pro 7.
I've downloaded DDS Coverter (It's a nice program!).
Thank you again!

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DaFool · Defense Minister **Joined**: 07 Nov 2006

I checked and XCC Mixer can covert a .dds to .tga, but not the other way around

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minibond · Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 1:56 pm Post subject:

I have another question:
I did the model of a buggy, a transport truck and the GDI Barrack. How can I use those models to make new units or buildings (with INI Files)?

P.S.: Is there a particle editor that is not the Generals ZH one?

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minibond · Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 3:26 pm Post subject:

I have the Generals ZH All Stars Mod and I made a new model of the Nod buggy (Tiberian coalition), but the model doesn't show.

I named all the parts of my buggy (Chassis, Wheels, turret, ...) as the corresponding of the All Stars Mod one. Anybody can help me, please?

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