Creating Ships

Phoenix4 · Post by **Phoenix4** » Thu May 06, 2010 1:22 pm

Hi guys,

I'm currently trying to learn the basics of Maya and 3DS Max for a work project we're involved with.

To get to grips with modelling I've decided to build craft, ships, cars etc. The thing is, some of the models would look good in Oolite!

Question is, how would I go about getting them into the game - say from Maya?

I've had a look through the forum, and forgive me if I've missed it, but is there the equivalent of a step-by-step tutorial available for this software?

Thanks guys!!

Px4

Post by **Disembodied** » Thu May 06, 2010 1:30 pm

Hi Phoenix4. I'm not sure if it deals with your specific question re. Maya, but the best tutorials and general advice on modelling are on the wiki, here.

Phoenix4 · Post by **Phoenix4** » Thu May 06, 2010 1:41 pm

Thanks for the quick reply.

Typical, I checked the forums and forgot about the Wiki!

Cheers,
Px4

Selezen · Post by **Selezen** » Fri May 07, 2010 2:02 pm

Simple answer is that if Maya can export to OBJ (Wavefront) files, then you're home free! Obj2DatTex will do the rest of the work for you.

Remember the poly limits though!! The wiki will tell you more about that.