[xdfrightener]

How do i convert a GTA 3 NYPD car mod to work with GTA SA. Anyone got anything on this for me?

Appreciate the help.

[xdfrightener]

BUMP!!!

[JAB HacksouL]

xdfrightener, on Aug 29 2008, 10:53 AM, said:

BUMP!!!

OUCH! You will need to change the hierarchy names of each part, I have done this with Zmodeler before but the other direction I placed a bike from VC to GTA3. Very tough. I will make you up a tutorial on this and get back to you on it.

If you use something other than Zmodeler let me know.

[JAB HacksouL]

OK here you go this should explain what you need to do.

Run Zmodeler and import your GTA dff if you want the textures to appear you must have the TGA's images in the same directory.

 ScrShot001.png (48.01K)
Number of downloads: 61

Here I am loading the diablos.dff and because I didn't extra the tga it has no texture.

 ScrShot002.png (113.04K)
Number of downloads: 43

Go to Tools -> Hierarchy -> Browser...

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Now examine the tree this tree MUST be this format to run any vehicle in GTA 3

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Next close that file out or you will import on top of this model. I imported the Hermes from Vice City.

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You will notice some small changes made in the table between versions.

I can import one car on top of another and then make notes of which files need renaming and removed.

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Clicking on the list of objects on the right will bring up a menu:

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Renaming is the easy part then you can drag and drop the items in the correct position in the tree.

Export and test your model. Good luck it is hard work and you will get frustrated but it will be worth it in the end.

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Number of downloads: 34

[xdfrightener]

JAB HacksouL, on Aug 30 2008, 02:18 PM, said:

OK here you go this should explain what you need to do.

Run Zmodeler and import your GTA dff if you want the textures to appear you must have the TGA's images in the same directory.

ScrShot001.png

Here I am loading the diablos.dff and because I didn't extra the tga it has no texture.

ScrShot002.png

Go to Tools -> Hierarchy -> Browser...

ScrShot003.png

Now examine the tree this tree MUST be this format to run any vehicle in GTA 3

ScrShot006.png ScrShot007.png

Next close that file out or you will import on top of this model. I imported the Hermes from Vice City.

ScrShot008.png

You will notice some small changes made in the table between versions.

I can import one car on top of another and then make notes of which files need renaming and removed.

ScrShot009.png ScrShot010.png ScrShot011.png

Clicking on the list of objects on the right will bring up a menu:

ScrShot012.png

Renaming is the easy part then you can drag and drop the items in the correct position in the tree.

Export and test your model. Good luck it is hard work and you will get frustrated but it will be worth it in the end.

ScrShot013.png

Wow thanks alot dude. I owe you bigtime.

[GTA DOCTOR]

first you tell me what software of modding you r using if u r using 3d studio max then i can help u in founding scripts
if yes you may go here
click Here

thanks now you can convert things from VC TO SA and Gta 111 to SA
have fun and enjoy man

[JAB HacksouL]

GTA DOCTOR, on Sep 8 2008, 03:35 AM, said:

first you tell me what software of modding you r using if u r using 3d studio max then i can help u in founding scripts
if yes you may go here
click Here

thanks now you can convert things from VC TO SA and Gta 111 to SA
have fun and enjoy man

As I said Zmodeler the original beta is free version 2 will cost $60. The only other I know that is free to use is Blender and you need the import/export script to use it. I don't know many people that have the funds to shell out for 3D Studio Max. So... I don't use it and never will with the powerful freeware and shareware available to the public.

This post has been edited by JAB HacksouL: 08 September 2008 - 10:44 AM