Request #1 - Paul's E

[enzolima]

So this has been asked a lot and it probably can't be converted, but what the heck. If someon suddenly CAN, please do so.

[Erik_Timmermans]

Don't forget to mention what you want it converted TO .

[enzolima]

Uhh AN8 format would be best, but i guess 3DS or LWO is easier for u guys

[troy2000]

I'll see what happens when I convert it. Last time I tried to convert this mesh, it looked like it turned in-side-out. lol

[enzolima]

yea thats MAXs limitation is it the same if you like, export to 3ds, open in 3ds, then save in 3ds, then import in another program? does 3ds accept it or does it too give the mesh inside out?

[troy2000]

I don't think I've had any problems exporting to 3ds. Max doesn't do it too well, but I normally use "Deep Exploration". Its an app designed for converting just about any model from any format. Usually no problems.

[Erik_Timmermans]

Does it still look inside-out when you render it with "Force 2-sided"? In that case it's a problem with the normals and you should be able to release it stating that in MAX you need to render with "Force 2-sided" enabled. Or you can manually flip the incorrect normals .

[troy2000]

OK, I'll give it a try

[Erik_Timmermans]

Troy -- just checking: did you get the private messages with the instructions on the mesh moderating?

[FoxGirlJade]

I can try to convert it to .fbx format; that usually turns out quite well

[troy2000]

Eric -- Yep, got them

[Sherlock Holmes]

At trek meshes there is a .blend format of the mesh. However, when i try to download it, it downloads corrupt. but it could just be my windows98. yes i know, i live in the stone age

[troy2000]

Not at all, I still use Win 98 on a few of my PCs, since it takes up a lot less resources . I'll see what happens when I DL that file .

[Sherlock Holmes]

ooops, I meant Sci-Fi meshes

[troy2000]

Downloaded it . Seems OK . Sherlock, do you know any good blender tutorials? This app is more confusing than MacOS 9. lol