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{{blender}} The '''Blender SMD Tools''' allow [[Blender]] 2.5x to import and export [[Studiomdl Data]] files. | {{blender}} The '''Blender SMD Tools''' allow [[Blender]] 2.5x to import and export [[Studiomdl Data]] files. | ||
== Installation == | == Installation == | ||
# '''[http://code.google.com/p/blender-smd/downloads/list Download the script]''' (0. | # '''[http://code.google.com/p/blender-smd/downloads/list Download the script]''' (0.6 released August 26th 2010) | ||
# In Blender, open ''File > User Preferences'', move to the ''Add-Ons'' tab and click ''Install Add-On'' in the bottom of the window | # In Blender, open ''File > User Preferences'', move to the ''Add-Ons'' tab and click ''Install Add-On'' in the bottom of the window | ||
# Check the SMD Tools' box to enable them | # Check the SMD Tools' box to enable them | ||
# Click ''Save as Default'' to enable the tools in all Blend files | # Click ''Save as Default'' to enable the tools in all Blend files | ||
== Features == | |||
* Import or export all types of SMD (except animation import, for the moment) | |||
* Rotate Y-up models/bones automatically | |||
* Batch export objects from a scene with a single click, or export singly | |||
* Compile a QC file automatically after export | |||
== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
* Use the '''Import SMD''' and '''Export SMD''' operators to import or export. Search for them from the spacebar menu, or use the File menu. | |||
* Use the '''Scene Properties panel''' for SMD export options. SMDs are exported to <code><output folder>\<subfolder>\<object>.smd</code>. | |||
* Use the '''Armature Properties panel''' to filter and batch export actions, and to more conveniently manage or create them. | |||
{{tip|You can drag the new | {{tip|You can drag the new panels to a higher position if you want.}} | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Blender SMD export menu.png|Export menu | File:Blender SMD export menu.png|Export menu | ||
File:Blender smd export prefs.png| | File:Blender smd export prefs.png|Scene configuration | ||
File:Blender smd animation prefs.png|Animation options | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 14:22, 26 August 2010
The Antlion Guard model in Blender.
The Blender SMD Tools allow Blender 2.5x to import and export Studiomdl Data files.
Installation
- Download the script (0.6 released August 26th 2010)
- In Blender, open File > User Preferences, move to the Add-Ons tab and click Install Add-On in the bottom of the window
- Check the SMD Tools' box to enable them
- Click Save as Default to enable the tools in all Blend files
Features
- Import or export all types of SMD (except animation import, for the moment)
- Rotate Y-up models/bones automatically
- Batch export objects from a scene with a single click, or export singly
- Compile a QC file automatically after export
Usage
- Use the Import SMD and Export SMD operators to import or export. Search for them from the spacebar menu, or use the File menu.
- Use the Scene Properties panel for SMD export options. SMDs are exported to
<output folder>\<subfolder>\<object>.smd. - Use the Armature Properties panel to filter and batch export actions, and to more conveniently manage or create them.
Tip:You can drag the new panels to a higher position if you want.Gallery
Export menu
Scene configuration
Animation options
Known issues
- Animation is not yet supported for import or export.