These Programs should help you in your model creation.
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Recomended if wanting to mod/create models.
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Wc3 Viewer-By TheProphet
able to show and preview models(partcles do not show right,Do not fully trust what you see in wc3viewer, eg missing body part yet shows in mdl or decay anim with geoset mix up.
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/resources_new/tools/6/
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Yobguls File Converter-By Yobgul
Tone of the most important yet buggy wc3 tool, this allows you to convert mdl to mdx and mdx to mdl.
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/resources_new/tools/344/
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Magos's war3 Model editor-by Magos
"War3 Model Editor is as the name suggests a Model Viewer and a Model Editor dedicated to Warcraft 3. It supports both loading and saving of *.mdl and *.mdx model formats which are used in Warcraft 3. It also supports *.bmp,*.tga, *.png, *.jpg, *.jpeg, *.pcx and *.blp texture formats.
There is a buildt-in MPQ Browser that allows you to browse any MPQ archive, which also includes Warcraft 3 map files (*.w3m and *w3x). The MPQ Browser has been optimized for speed and is very fast to load and use. The Browser is customizable so you can add/remove your own icons and filters.
Don't expect this program to be in the same league as 3DStudio or the other leading commercial products. It was created as a simple (and free) alternative!"
War Model editor shows particles properly and has a lower tendicy to crash on corrupted or fualted models.
DirectX9 is needed and the latest patch of wc3 is highly recommended for it to work properly.
http://magos.thejefffiles.com/War3ModelEditor/
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OinkerWinkle's Tools-By Oinkerwinkle
Oinkerwinkles was one of the first and free and simple tools for warcraft modeling and modding, altough it lacks the animation a rumour of new tools for animation has been rumoured in many places.
Oinkerwinkles tools inlcude:
Vertex Modifier- Able to change,remove, snap,etc vertexes and face, a basic UV mapper has been built in, but is highly prone to crashes.
other tools are also posted by oinkerwinkle for model editing.
http://www.oinkerwinkle.com/tools/download.html
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Milkshape v.1.7.7
Milkshape is a free trial for 30days but costs $20usa for a serial to unlock unlimited use.
Milkshape was mainly created for quake,doom and half-life model creation, yet it is possible to create warcraft mdl>mdx model from scratch.
Note: The warcraft mdx importer does not import animations, so if you want to edit a models anim then i suggest your an idiot like me.
Milkshape is able to create animation by using keyframes.
Milkshape can be found here:
http://www.swissquake.ch/chumbalum-soft/ms3d/download.html
The Warcraft mdl Exporter can be found here:
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=9881262
And before converting to mdx you will need this to help you.
MASSIVE CREDIT TO RDZ(RoaDaoZao for hes amaing knowlege on milkshape and mdl editing)
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=4485494
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Gmax
Is a free untrialed version of 3dstudiomax excluding the various material and texture options this is a great choice if ya dont wanna spend $3000 for 3dstudio max, a registration code is required, read below.
could not be found
Rumours say that it can nolonger be dled and i could not find the gmax dl page from turbo squid
FOUND! ZOMG! Thanks to Morrowind1357!!!!!
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I've found a site still hosting Gmax as a free download, Grab it quick i suggest. Also here is turbosquid's link
http://www.click-now.net/downloads05.htm <its not spam or virus dont worry, go down to Gmax.
http://files2.turbosquid.com/Products/L567...83US/gmax12.exe <for direct download or
http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax <scroll down the page a little and voila, there it is for download. Note that to get a working Registration code, you must sign up on their site and go to the Gmax section of the forums, then go into the subforum 'Installing/Configuration'. Then go into the topic 'Registration not working or code not arrived'. Then follow the instructions and it should send you a code for Gmax. Enjoy.
Hope this helps!
Gmax Modeling pack
The gmax Modeling Pack is a collection of tools used for modeling with gmax. It also comes with a tutorial on using all the tools and their relevance with each other. Compiled by oz02.
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/resources_new/tools/367/
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3d Studio max v5 could not be found
(Downloadable on ares and other p2p software)
"Comprising a set of plugins for Discreet®’s 3ds max®, these tools allow advanced users to create, modify, and quickly preview models and animations, including particle and ribbon effects, that can be used in custom maps created with Warcraft III’s World Editor. Please note that Blizzard does not directly support the Warcraft III Art Tools, and the technical support staff will not be able to respond to any related inquiries. However, detailed and illustrated instructions on how to use the software are included with the download. A valid license for Discreet®’s 3ds max® 4.0 is required in order to use the Warcraft III Art Tools. We highly recommend that 3ds max® version 4.26 is used, with the service pack 1 fixes. Windows® 2000 or XP is suggested. Note: The Warcraft III Art Tools do not include a means for creating textures. To create textures, a paint program, such as Adobe®’s Photoshop®, is required."
*V.5 is actually needed for it to work properly.*
http://82.170.159.98/?p=tools&id=1
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Thankyou to all those people woh have hosted the programs.
If i have missed anything, if you wish to add or correct me, plz comment.
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Recomended if wanting to mod/create models.
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Wc3 Viewer-By TheProphet
able to show and preview models(partcles do not show right,Do not fully trust what you see in wc3viewer, eg missing body part yet shows in mdl or decay anim with geoset mix up.
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/resources_new/tools/6/
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Yobguls File Converter-By Yobgul
Tone of the most important yet buggy wc3 tool, this allows you to convert mdl to mdx and mdx to mdl.
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/resources_new/tools/344/
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MODDING:
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Magos's war3 Model editor-by Magos
"War3 Model Editor is as the name suggests a Model Viewer and a Model Editor dedicated to Warcraft 3. It supports both loading and saving of *.mdl and *.mdx model formats which are used in Warcraft 3. It also supports *.bmp,*.tga, *.png, *.jpg, *.jpeg, *.pcx and *.blp texture formats.
There is a buildt-in MPQ Browser that allows you to browse any MPQ archive, which also includes Warcraft 3 map files (*.w3m and *w3x). The MPQ Browser has been optimized for speed and is very fast to load and use. The Browser is customizable so you can add/remove your own icons and filters.
Don't expect this program to be in the same league as 3DStudio or the other leading commercial products. It was created as a simple (and free) alternative!"
War Model editor shows particles properly and has a lower tendicy to crash on corrupted or fualted models.
DirectX9 is needed and the latest patch of wc3 is highly recommended for it to work properly.
http://magos.thejefffiles.com/War3ModelEditor/
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OinkerWinkle's Tools-By Oinkerwinkle
Oinkerwinkles was one of the first and free and simple tools for warcraft modeling and modding, altough it lacks the animation a rumour of new tools for animation has been rumoured in many places.
Oinkerwinkles tools inlcude:
Vertex Modifier- Able to change,remove, snap,etc vertexes and face, a basic UV mapper has been built in, but is highly prone to crashes.
other tools are also posted by oinkerwinkle for model editing.
http://www.oinkerwinkle.com/tools/download.html
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MODEL CREATION
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Milkshape v.1.7.7
Milkshape is a free trial for 30days but costs $20usa for a serial to unlock unlimited use.
Milkshape was mainly created for quake,doom and half-life model creation, yet it is possible to create warcraft mdl>mdx model from scratch.
Note: The warcraft mdx importer does not import animations, so if you want to edit a models anim then i suggest your an idiot like me.
Milkshape is able to create animation by using keyframes.
Milkshape can be found here:
http://www.swissquake.ch/chumbalum-soft/ms3d/download.html
The Warcraft mdl Exporter can be found here:
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=9881262
And before converting to mdx you will need this to help you.
MASSIVE CREDIT TO RDZ(RoaDaoZao for hes amaing knowlege on milkshape and mdl editing)
http://www.savefile.com/files.php?fid=4485494
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Gmax
Is a free untrialed version of 3dstudiomax excluding the various material and texture options this is a great choice if ya dont wanna spend $3000 for 3dstudio max, a registration code is required, read below.
could not be found
Rumours say that it can nolonger be dled and i could not find the gmax dl page from turbo squid
FOUND! ZOMG! Thanks to Morrowind1357!!!!!
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I've found a site still hosting Gmax as a free download, Grab it quick i suggest. Also here is turbosquid's link
http://www.click-now.net/downloads05.htm <its not spam or virus dont worry, go down to Gmax.
http://files2.turbosquid.com/Products/L567...83US/gmax12.exe <for direct download or
http://www.turbosquid.com/gmax <scroll down the page a little and voila, there it is for download. Note that to get a working Registration code, you must sign up on their site and go to the Gmax section of the forums, then go into the subforum 'Installing/Configuration'. Then go into the topic 'Registration not working or code not arrived'. Then follow the instructions and it should send you a code for Gmax. Enjoy.
Hope this helps!
Gmax Modeling pack
The gmax Modeling Pack is a collection of tools used for modeling with gmax. It also comes with a tutorial on using all the tools and their relevance with each other. Compiled by oz02.
http://www.hiveworkshop.com/resources_new/tools/367/
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3d Studio max v5 could not be found
(Downloadable on ares and other p2p software)
"Comprising a set of plugins for Discreet®’s 3ds max®, these tools allow advanced users to create, modify, and quickly preview models and animations, including particle and ribbon effects, that can be used in custom maps created with Warcraft III’s World Editor. Please note that Blizzard does not directly support the Warcraft III Art Tools, and the technical support staff will not be able to respond to any related inquiries. However, detailed and illustrated instructions on how to use the software are included with the download. A valid license for Discreet®’s 3ds max® 4.0 is required in order to use the Warcraft III Art Tools. We highly recommend that 3ds max® version 4.26 is used, with the service pack 1 fixes. Windows® 2000 or XP is suggested. Note: The Warcraft III Art Tools do not include a means for creating textures. To create textures, a paint program, such as Adobe®’s Photoshop®, is required."
*V.5 is actually needed for it to work properly.*
http://82.170.159.98/?p=tools&id=1
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Thankyou to all those people woh have hosted the programs.
If i have missed anything, if you wish to add or correct me, plz comment.
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