Viewing source model(vtf) file

[bbson john]

Source SDK can somehow view vtf model files only in certain dircetory. However, I have some vtf files that are beyond my Steam folder. Is there are any other way, or any method to view those vtf files?

 

[Stene]

Download program called VTFEdit. You can view them and then import/export them. You can export BMP's, TGA's, DDS's or JPG's and edit them in Paint Shop Pro or Photoshop.

Have fun skinning.

 

[bbson john]

Thx. That how about the 3D model? Is there any programme?

 

[Stene]

Thx. That how about the 3D model? Is there any programme?

In Source SDK, Model Viewer. But then all models must be in hl2/models directory, you can't view them from everywhere.

 

[bbson john]

In Source SDK, Model Viewer. But then all models must be in hl2/models directory, you can't view them from everywhere.

Ehhh. That's where the pain. The files I need aren't in the steam models directory. I guess there is some other programme, right?
Or is there any means whereby I can import the file into that directory?

 

[Stene]

Ehhh. That's where the pain. The files I need aren't in the steam models directory. I guess there is some other programme, right?
Or is there any means whereby I can import the file into that directory?

No there is not. Just put them to Half-Life 2 directory, otherwise it is impossible.

And VTF files are not models, they are textures. Model files are MDL's, with vertex and physics files.

 

[Rapstah]

VTF = Valve Texture File
MDL = Model

Put the models in the steam folder, then.

 

[bbson john]

Where's the correct folder? I failed to find it...