[Admiral LSD]

I don't know if this is the right place for this but it doesn't fit anywhere else so I'll post it here.

I downloaded TrueSpace 1 the other day and have been using Pof2Cob to convert FreeSpace 2 models for use in Truespace scenes. Fair enough. Once I finally figured out how to apply a texture map to the model I'd imported (a Valkyrie, if thats relevant) I found that I could paint the texture onto the model but I would really like it if this process could be automated i.e. applying the relevant parts of the texture map too all the models faces at once. Is this possible or am I just asking for trouble?

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[Setekh]

Man, I really wish Bobboau was here. He's very handy with TS.  

Anyway, there is a way to do what you want, but it is not automated - dammit, I can't quite remember. I'll do a search for the thread, it's here somewhere.  

[Setekh]

Here's is a link to the thread itself. Here is a quote of what Bobboau said in one of his posts (there is more info on the thread):

 

Originally posted by Bobboau:
all the data is there it's just upsidown backwards insideout and covered over by a layer of white paint.
and the funny thing is I'm being completly honest,that is exactly what POF2COB dose to a POF.
so you just have torevers its dimentions twice, once alonge the x axis once along the z axis, rotate it around, flip it over and uncheck a box that pasts a white layer over it.
**for cool lookingnes in TS**
then i recomend useing the layered reflectances to gat a cool looking effect with the glows and shinynes, and don't forget the bump map.

Btw, I think this belongs in the FS Modding Forum. Once you acknowledge, I'll move it over (so that you don't end up saying 'Hey... where'd my thread go?!).  

[Admiral LSD]

 

Originally posted by Setekh:
Btw, I think this belongs in the FS Modding Forum. Once you acknowledge, I'll move it over (so that you don't end up saying 'Hey... where'd my thread go?!).  

Thanks, the only reason I posted this here was because I was using Truespace to produce fan art as opposed to new models for the game. If it still doesn't fit here I'll remember to post future queries there. (and there'll probably be a few...   )



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[Max Sterling]

Woo hoo!

Someone else using my cool term! Texture Torture with Truespace (TortureSpace)!*

Yeah. I'm getting Venom, my l33t modeler to texture stuff with 3ds now since he's got it.


*Copyright Max Sterling 2000,2001

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Hi.

[Setekh]

 

Originally posted by Admiral LSD:
Thanks, the only reason I posted this here was because I was using Truespace to produce fan art as opposed to new models for the game. If it still doesn't fit here I'll remember to post future queries there. (and there'll probably be a few...   )

Fair enough. But the people who know how to texture in TS are more likely to frequent the FS Modding forum   So the thread would get better exposure elsewhere.

On that note: moved!  

[Starwing]

Texturing with Truespace 1: AAAARRRRGGGGG!!!

I think the easyiest way is to get on your knees and pray to your God (and all other gods) for a miracle.  
TS1 can only apply one UV space to the entire model, and unfortunately the FS models are not built to work this way. FS fighter skins contain multiple textures that are supposed to be placed at certain faces, not simply slapped around the model on a big sphere.
You COULD try to use a spherical UV space and carefully move every single texture into position, but I Don't give any guarantee that this will bring any results. I rather think the spherical UV will warp the skin so the textures will not fit into their appropiate places.

[firehawk777]

you could try segeltuch if you know what I mean
Its one of the best fs editors and it does lots including texture mapping.
its quite easy to use and its free
you can get it from volition watch I think

[Setekh]

I didn't know Segeltuch could texture  

[Bobboau]

if your useing a converted model you souldn't have to redo the UVspace, just use the "paint over meaterial" tool or the "paint object" tool (thogh it won't work well for capitals and things that have thrusters).

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