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Datiswous: /* Edit the ASE File */ never use wordpad

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Edit the ASE File: never use wordpad

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	== Edit the ASE File ==		== Edit the ASE File ==
	Open the .ASE file in ~~wordpad~~ (or some safe text editor). Find the line similar to,		Open the .ASE file in notepad (or some safe text editor). Find the line similar to,

	*BITMAP "D:\programs\Blender2.42a\.blender\models\sometexture.tga"		*BITMAP "D:\programs\Blender2.42a\.blender\models\sometexture.tga"

Thebigh: /* Open Blender */ -typo

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Open Blender: -typo

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	Let's get a better look at it. Hold the middle mouse button {{MMB}} in the isometric window, and drag it somewhere. You'll see how it changes the view. (Alternately, use the numpad keys to do so.)		Let's get a better look at it. Hold the middle mouse button {{MMB}} in the isometric window, and drag it somewhere. You'll see how it changes the view. (Alternately, use the numpad keys to do so.)

	It will be evident whenever your object is selected. If at any time it is not (surrounded by a pink ~~outlink~~ in object mode, or yellow highlights in edit mode) {{RMB}} click it to select.		It will be evident whenever your object is selected. If at any time it is not (surrounded by a pink outline in object mode, or yellow highlights in edit mode) {{RMB}} click it to select.

	== Assign a Material ==		== Assign a Material ==

Nbohr1more: /* Using Blender to Fix Vertex Normals */

2015-07-30T15:55:50Z

Using Blender to Fix Vertex Normals

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	Simple start to finish high poly and low poly creation and bake by Arcturus (Blender): [http://modetwo.net/darkmod/index.php?/topic/11198-sothas-mapping-thread/page__view__findpost__p__230663 link]		Simple start to finish high poly and low poly creation and bake by Arcturus (Blender): [http://modetwo.net/darkmod/index.php?/topic/11198-sothas-mapping-thread/page__view__findpost__p__230663 link]

	=== Using Blender to Fix Vertex Normals ===		=== Using Blender to Fix LWO Vertex Normals ===

	(Xcen's Instructions)		(Xcen's Instructions)

Nbohr1more: /* Using Blender to Fix Vertex Normals */

2015-07-30T15:55:11Z

Using Blender to Fix Vertex Normals

Nbohr1more: /* Using Blender to Fix Vertex Normals */

2015-07-30T15:53:46Z

Using Blender to Fix Vertex Normals

Nbohr1more at 15:52, 30 July 2015

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 == Further Reading ==
 Simple start to finish high poly and low poly creation and bake by Arcturus (Blender):  [http://modetwo.net/darkmod/index.php?/topic/11198-sothas-mapping-thread/page__view__findpost__p__230663 link]
 {{tutorial-models}}

Demagogue: /* Export your Model to ASE */

2012-03-28T18:55:16Z

Export your Model to ASE

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	Your model is almost ready.		Your model is almost ready.

	Update from ungoliant: [http://www.katsbits.com/tools/] has multiple import/export scripts with varying functionality for		Update from ungoliant: [http://www.katsbits.com/tools/] has multiple import/export scripts with varying functionality for multiple blender versions.
	multiple blender versions. The usage link on that article points to a forum thread with an ase script for blender 2.61.		The usage link on that article points to a forum thread with an ase script for blender 2.61 (as of April 2012).

	== Edit the ASE File ==		== Edit the ASE File ==

Demagogue: /* Export your Model to ASE */

2012-03-28T18:53:38Z

Export your Model to ASE

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	Update from ungoliant: [http://www.katsbits.com/tools/] has multiple import/export scripts with varying functionality for		Update from ungoliant: [http://www.katsbits.com/tools/] has multiple import/export scripts with varying functionality for
	multiple blender versions. ~~It says the latest is RIB's script, but the~~ usage link on that article points to ~~another~~ forum		multiple blender versions. The usage link on that article points to a forum thread with an ase script for blender 2.61.
	thread with an ase script for blender 2.61~~, which is nearly current today~~.

	== Edit the ASE File ==		== Edit the ASE File ==

Demagogue: /* Export your Model to ASE */

2012-03-28T14:21:14Z

Export your Model to ASE

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	Your model is almost ready.		Your model is almost ready.

			Update from ungoliant: [http://www.katsbits.com/tools/] has multiple import/export scripts with varying functionality for
			multiple blender versions. It says the latest is RIB's script, but the usage link on that article points to another forum
			thread with an ase script for blender 2.61, which is nearly current today.

	== Edit the ASE File ==		== Edit the ASE File ==

SneaksieDave: Added link to tutorial by Arcturus

2010-09-07T15:57:09Z

Added link to tutorial by Arcturus

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	See next: [[Creating_an_ASE_model_using_multiple_Materials]]		See next: [[Creating_an_ASE_model_using_multiple_Materials]]

			== Further Reading ==
			Simple start to finish high poly and low poly creation and bake by Arcturus (Blender): [http://modetwo.net/darkmod/index.php?/topic/11198-sothas-mapping-thread/page__view__findpost__p__230663 link]

	{{tutorial-models}}		{{tutorial-models}}

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	(Xcen's Instructions)		(Xcen's Instructions)

	1. I use Blender 2.75a with default settings. Nothing changed. Like a clean install. I started from your first uploaded .lwo model.		* 1. I use Blender 2.75a with default settings. Nothing changed. Like a clean install. I started from your first uploaded .lwo model.
	2. Start Blender.		* 2. Start Blender.
	3. In the top left click on "File" and go to "User_Preferences"		* 3. In the top left click on "File" and go to "User_Preferences"
	4. Go to "Add-ons" -> "Import-Export" -> and activate "Import-Export: Import LightWave Objects"		* 4. Go to "Add-ons" -> "Import-Export" -> and activate "Import-Export: Import LightWave Objects"
	5. Download this exporter: http://www.blenderartists.org/forum/showthread.php?336749-The-LWO-import-export-project		* 5. Download this exporter: http://www.blenderartists.org/forum/showthread.php?336749-The-LWO-import-export-project
	6. In the "User-Preferences" -> "Add-ons" go to "Install from File...", install the exporter and make sure it is activated.		* 6. In the "User-Preferences" -> "Add-ons" go to "Install from File...", install the exporter and make sure it is activated.
	7. In the top right is a window named "Outliner" where you can see a "Camera", "Cube" and "Lamp" entity.		* 7. In the top right is a window named "Outliner" where you can see a "Camera", "Cube" and "Lamp" entity.
	8. Right-click on the names and delete them.		* 8. Right-click on the names and delete them.
	9. Go to "File" -> "Import" -> "LightWave Object (.lwo)" and load your model.		* 9. Go to "File" -> "Import" -> "LightWave Object (.lwo)" and load your model.
	10. In the top right "Outliner" window left-click on your model. Now you chould see an orange outline on your model. If not press key 'a' to select your model.		* 10. In the top right "Outliner" window left-click on your model. Now you chould see an orange outline on your model. If not press key 'a' to select your model.
	11. Check that you are in "Object Mode". Near the bottom of your window to the right of a "Object" menu you can select a mode (Object, Edit, Sculpt, Vertex, Weight and Texture).		* 11. Check that you are in "Object Mode". Near the bottom of your window to the right of a "Object" menu you can select a mode (Object, Edit, Sculpt, Vertex, Weight and Texture).
	12. On the left side go to "Tools" -> "Edit" -> "Shading" and select "Smooth".		* 12. On the left side go to "Tools" -> "Edit" -> "Shading" and select "Smooth".
	13. Now press key 'tab' or click "Object Mode" near the bottom of your window and change it to "Edit Mode". When changing to edit mode you can see every triangle/quad hightlighted in orange. If not hit 'a'		* 13. Now press key 'tab' or click "Object Mode" near the bottom of your window and change it to "Edit Mode". When changing to edit mode you can see every triangle/quad hightlighted in orange. If not hit 'a'
	14. Press 'a' to deselect your model.		* 14. Press 'a' to deselect your model.
	15. Near the bottom of your window check a box (a cube with an orange line) named "Edge select".		* 15. Near the bottom of your window check a box (a cube with an orange line) named "Edge select".
	16. If you right-click on an edge you can select it. Press and hold 'shift' while you right-click and select some edges that you want to split.		* 16. If you right-click on an edge you can select it. Press and hold 'shift' while you right-click and select some edges that you want to split.
	17. With the edges selected press 'ctrl' and 'e' to open the "Edges" menu and select "Mark Sharp". Now you should see a cyan line (and some orange sparkling through). If you want to unmark an edge go to "Edges" -> "Clear Sharp".		* 17. With the edges selected press 'ctrl' and 'e' to open the "Edges" menu and select "Mark Sharp". Now you should see a cyan line (and some orange sparkling through). If you want to unmark an edge go to "Edges" -> "Clear Sharp".
	18. Change back to "Object Mode" with 'tab' and then press 'a' to deselect your model.		* 18. Change back to "Object Mode" with 'tab' and then press 'a' to deselect your model.
	19. On the right side below the "Outliner" is the "Properties" window. Sometimes you need to rescale the window to make all entities visible. Just left-click on the border and drag.		* 19. On the right side below the "Outliner" is the "Properties" window. Sometimes you need to rescale the window to make all entities visible. Just left-click on the border and drag.
	20. Select the wrench icon to open the "Modifiers". Go to "Add Modifier" and select "Edge Split" in the second column.		* 20. Select the wrench icon to open the "Modifiers". Go to "Add Modifier" and select "Edge Split" in the second column.
	21. Uncheck "Edge Angle" and make sure "Sharp Edges" is activated. Don't hit "Apply" yet.		* 21. Uncheck "Edge Angle" and make sure "Sharp Edges" is activated. Don't hit "Apply" yet.
	22. Now the previously marked looks sharp. But the modifier isn't applied yet. You only see what you will get when you apply the "Edge Split" modifier.		* 22. Now the previously marked looks sharp. But the modifier isn't applied yet. You only see what you will get when you apply the "Edge Split" modifier.
	23. Press 'tab' to switch back into "Edit Mode" and select all edges ('shift' + right-click for selection and 'ctrl'+'e' -> "Mark Sharp" to mark for splitting)		* 23. Press 'tab' to switch back into "Edit Mode" and select all edges ('shift' + right-click for selection and 'ctrl'+'e' -> "Mark Sharp" to mark for splitting)
	24. When every edge is marked for splitting go back into object mode (press 'tab') and hit "Apply" in "Properties" -> "Modifiers" -> "Edge Split". Make sure only "Sharp Edges" is checked.		* 24. When every edge is marked for splitting go back into object mode (press 'tab') and hit "Apply" in "Properties" -> "Modifiers" -> "Edge Split". Make sure only "Sharp Edges" is checked.
	25. If your model isn't triangulated go to "Edit Mode" (hit 'tab'), select everything (hit 'a') and press 'ctrl'+'f' to go to the "Faces" menu and select "Triangulate Faces".		* 25. If your model isn't triangulated go to "Edit Mode" (hit 'tab'), select everything (hit 'a') and press 'ctrl'+'f' to go to the "Faces" menu and select "Triangulate Faces".
	26. To change the name of the material go to "Properties" on the right side and go to "Materials".		* 26. To change the name of the material go to "Properties" on the right side and go to "Materials".
	27. Below the list on the top is a field where you can enter or edit the name. Change it to the name of your material in the ".mtr" and hit 'enter'. Now you chould see the new name in the list on the top.		* 27. Below the list on the top is a field where you can enter or edit the name. Change it to the name of your material in the ".mtr" and hit 'enter'. Now you chould see the new name in the list on the top.
	28. For export make sure you are in "Object Mode" (hit 'tab') and the model is selected (hit 'a'). There should be an orange outline now. This is important.		* 28. For export make sure you are in "Object Mode" (hit 'tab') and the model is selected (hit 'a'). There should be an orange outline now. This is important.
	29. Go to "File" -> "Export" -> "Lightwave (.lwo)".		* 29. Go to "File" -> "Export" -> "Lightwave (.lwo)".
	30. On the bottom left there is a "LwoExport" window.		* 30. On the bottom left there is a "LwoExport" window.
	31. Check "Smoothed". Don't actiavate "idTech compatible". And uncheck "Recalculate Normals". If there is something inverted ingame make sure to uncheck this one.		* 31. Check "Smoothed". Don't actiavate "idTech compatible". And uncheck "Recalculate Normals". If there is something inverted ingame make sure to uncheck this one.
	32. "LwoExport" in the top right.		* 32. "LwoExport" in the top right.

	{{tutorial-models}}		{{tutorial-models}}

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	1. I use Blender 2.75a with default settings. Nothing changed. Like a clean install. I started from your first uploaded .lwo model.		1. I use Blender 2.75a with default settings. Nothing changed. Like a clean install. I started from your first uploaded .lwo model.

	2. Start Blender.		2. Start Blender.
	3. In the top left click on "File" and go to "User_Preferences"		3. In the top left click on "File" and go to "User_Preferences"
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	5. Download this exporter: http://www.blenderartists.org/forum/showthread.php?336749-The-LWO-import-export-project		5. Download this exporter: http://www.blenderartists.org/forum/showthread.php?336749-The-LWO-import-export-project
	6. In the "User-Preferences" -> "Add-ons" go to "Install from File...", install the exporter and make sure it is activated.		6. In the "User-Preferences" -> "Add-ons" go to "Install from File...", install the exporter and make sure it is activated.

	7. In the top right is a window named "Outliner" where you can see a "Camera", "Cube" and "Lamp" entity.		7. In the top right is a window named "Outliner" where you can see a "Camera", "Cube" and "Lamp" entity.
	8. Right-click on the names and delete them.		8. Right-click on the names and delete them.
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	11. Check that you are in "Object Mode". Near the bottom of your window to the right of a "Object" menu you can select a mode (Object, Edit, Sculpt, Vertex, Weight and Texture).		11. Check that you are in "Object Mode". Near the bottom of your window to the right of a "Object" menu you can select a mode (Object, Edit, Sculpt, Vertex, Weight and Texture).
	12. On the left side go to "Tools" -> "Edit" -> "Shading" and select "Smooth".		12. On the left side go to "Tools" -> "Edit" -> "Shading" and select "Smooth".

	13. Now press key 'tab' or click "Object Mode" near the bottom of your window and change it to "Edit Mode". When changing to edit mode you can see every triangle/quad hightlighted in orange. If not hit 'a'		13. Now press key 'tab' or click "Object Mode" near the bottom of your window and change it to "Edit Mode". When changing to edit mode you can see every triangle/quad hightlighted in orange. If not hit 'a'
	14. Press 'a' to deselect your model.		14. Press 'a' to deselect your model.
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	21. Uncheck "Edge Angle" and make sure "Sharp Edges" is activated. Don't hit "Apply" yet.		21. Uncheck "Edge Angle" and make sure "Sharp Edges" is activated. Don't hit "Apply" yet.
	22. Now the previously marked looks sharp. But the modifier isn't applied yet. You only see what you will get when you apply the "Edge Split" modifier.		22. Now the previously marked looks sharp. But the modifier isn't applied yet. You only see what you will get when you apply the "Edge Split" modifier.

	23. Press 'tab' to switch back into "Edit Mode" and select all edges ('shift' + right-click for selection and 'ctrl'+'e' -> "Mark Sharp" to mark for splitting)		23. Press 'tab' to switch back into "Edit Mode" and select all edges ('shift' + right-click for selection and 'ctrl'+'e' -> "Mark Sharp" to mark for splitting)

	24. When every edge is marked for splitting go back into object mode (press 'tab') and hit "Apply" in "Properties" -> "Modifiers" -> "Edge Split". Make sure only "Sharp Edges" is checked.		24. When every edge is marked for splitting go back into object mode (press 'tab') and hit "Apply" in "Properties" -> "Modifiers" -> "Edge Split". Make sure only "Sharp Edges" is checked.

	25. If your model isn't triangulated go to "Edit Mode" (hit 'tab'), select everything (hit 'a') and press 'ctrl'+'f' to go to the "Faces" menu and select "Triangulate Faces".		25. If your model isn't triangulated go to "Edit Mode" (hit 'tab'), select everything (hit 'a') and press 'ctrl'+'f' to go to the "Faces" menu and select "Triangulate Faces".

	26. To change the name of the material go to "Properties" on the right side and go to "Materials".		26. To change the name of the material go to "Properties" on the right side and go to "Materials".
	27. Below the list on the top is a field where you can enter or edit the name. Change it to the name of your material in the ".mtr" and hit 'enter'. Now you chould see the new name in the list on the top.		27. Below the list on the top is a field where you can enter or edit the name. Change it to the name of your material in the ".mtr" and hit 'enter'. Now you chould see the new name in the list on the top.

	28. For export make sure you are in "Object Mode" (hit 'tab') and the model is selected (hit 'a'). There should be an orange outline now. This is important.		28. For export make sure you are in "Object Mode" (hit 'tab') and the model is selected (hit 'a'). There should be an orange outline now. This is important.
	29. Go to "File" -> "Export" -> "Lightwave (.lwo)".		29. Go to "File" -> "Export" -> "Lightwave (.lwo)".