Extract, Convert, Edit

[MetalPiranha]

Ok - I want to extract a model from HL2 (I can do this). However, I want to then convert it to 3ds max format, or a format which 3ds max supports - edit it and then convert it back.

How would i go about the conversion process?

Cheers,

Piranha

 

[SidewinderX]

use the .mdl decomipler, decompile the mdl, get the old .smd import script, import the .smd, then export it using the 3dsm exporter, compile with studiomdl.

 

[MetalPiranha]

Ive found studiomdl but no mdl decompiler - where can i find that?

 

[hungryduck]

http://www.chaosincarnate.net/cannonfodder/cftools.htm

Cannon fodderd MDL decompiler. Works great, use the link above.

 

[MetalPiranha]

One last thing. If you had a completely different model, could you replace it over a current model (not replace, i mean just put it in the same directory in your mod folder) such as metrocop_sheet.vtf? As long as you added the texture... would it be the same or would it act like it and all go wrong?

Piranha

 

[SidewinderX]

alighed, and you'd have to be very carful with the .qc when you compile your replacment.