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[[File:Blender_25.jpg|thumb|A [[Team Fortress 2]] model being edited]]
[[File:Blender_25.jpg|thumb|A [[Team Fortress 2]] model being edited]]


[[File:Blender Pyro DMX.jpg|thumb|DMX import]]
[[File:Blender dmx flex.jpg|thumb|DMX import and export]]


[[File:Blender smd export prefs.png|thumb|Scene configuration]]
[[File:Blender smd export prefs.png|thumb|Scene configuration]]


{{blender}} The '''Blender SMD Tools''' allow [[Blender]] 2.63 to import and export [[Studiomdl Data]] files, and to import [[DMX model]]s.
{{blender}} The '''Blender SMD Tools''' allow [[Blender]] 2.63+ to import and export [[Studiomdl Data]] and [[DMX model]] files.


* '''One-click export'''
* '''One-click export'''
* '''Supports all types of SMD'''
* '''Supports SMD and DMX'''
* '''Supports DMX import'''
* '''Supports most Blender features'''
* '''Supports most Blender features'''
* '''Export multiple objects to one SMD'''
* '''Export multiple objects to one SMD/DMX'''
* '''Compile a QC automatically'''
* '''Compile a QC automatically'''
* '''Import a whole QC at once'''
* '''Import a whole QC at once'''
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== Installation ==
== Installation ==


# '''[http://code.google.com/p/blender-smd/downloads/list Download the script]''' (1.2.6 - Jun 12, 2012; [http://code.google.com/p/blender-smd/wiki/Changelog changelog])
# '''[http://code.google.com/p/blender-smd/downloads/list Download the script]'''
# 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
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* 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 ''Import SMD'' and ''Export SMD'' operators to import or export. Search for them from the spacebar menu, or use the File menu.
* ''Group'' objects to export them to the same SMD.  
* ''Group'' objects to export them to the same file.  
* Use the ''Scene Properties'' panel for SMD export options. SMDs are exported to <code><output folder>\<subfolder>\<object>.smd</code>.
* Use the ''Scene Properties'' panel for export options. Files 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.
* Use the ''Armature Properties'' panel to filter and batch export actions, and to more conveniently manage or create them.



Revision as of 13:24, 13 August 2012

A Team Fortress 2 model being edited
DMX import and export
Scene configuration

Blender The Blender SMD Tools allow Blender 2.63+ to import and export Studiomdl Data and DMX model files.

  • One-click export
  • Supports SMD and DMX
  • Supports most Blender features
  • Export multiple objects to one SMD/DMX
  • Compile a QC automatically
  • Import a whole QC at once

Installation

  1. Download the script
  2. In Blender, open File > User Preferences, move to the Add-Ons tab and click Install Add-On in the bottom of the window
  3. Check the SMD Tools' box to enable them
  4. Click Save as Default to enable the tools in all Blend files

Usage

For an in-depth guide, see Blender SMD Tools Help.
  • Use the Import SMD and Export SMD operators to import or export. Search for them from the spacebar menu, or use the File menu.
  • Group objects to export them to the same file.
  • Use the Scene Properties panel for export options. Files 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.pngTip:You can drag the new panels to a higher position if you want.

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