[HowTo] Convert MDX to M2

[Tigurius]

HowTo: Convert WC3(mdx) to WoW(m2) models!

Needed Tools:

For WC3:
blplab
MdlxConv
For WoW:
BLPConverter
ConverterMDX

To Convert the BLP from Version 1.0(WC3) to 2.0(WoW):
Open the BLP1 with blplab and save it as PNG, then convert the PNG with BLPConverter to BLP2.

To Convert the Model:
If your model is missing important parts(like Bones,Transparency etc.):
Convert the MDX with MdlxConv to MDL and open the MDL in Notepad.
Textures:
You might need to add them by hand, the code is:

Textures 1 {
	Bitmap {
		Image "CustomItem\dmT.blp",
	}
}

Transparency:
For every Geoset you need:

GeosetAnim {
	Alpha 1 {
		DontInterp,
		0: 1.000000,
	}
	GeosetId 0,
}

Sequences/Anims:
You need atleast one:

Sequences 1 {
	Anim "Stand" {
		Interval { 0, 3333 },
                MinimumExtent { -0.656940, -2.999150, -2.449310 },
                MaximumExtent { 0.550530, 21.822701, 1.284070 },
                BoundsRadius 12.463241,
	}
}

Materials:
Should also be included(Renderflags...):

Materials 1 {
	Material {
		Layer {
			FilterMode None,
			static TextureID 0,
		}
	}
}

Bones:
Atleast one Bone must be in the model:

Bone "objHandle" {
	ObjectId 0,
	GeosetId 0,
	GeosetAnimId None,
}

Now convert it to MDX again(or try if it works with mdl,sometimes it doesn't) and open up a cmd-Window(shift+Left-Click).
Then type: ConverterMDX <MDX> [optional: scale]

Then the Converter will ask you some Questions(like AnimationIDs etc.), the AnimationIDs can be found in AnimationData.dbc
NextAnimation can be -1 or the next Animation(...)
subAnimID=which one of a row of Anims this is
Camera Types are:
Potrait = 0,
CharInfo = 1,
else -1

Attachments are:

	typedef enum <uint32>{
	Mountpoint_or_LeftWrist =0,
	Right_palm,
	Left_palm,
	Right_elbow,
	Left_elbow,
	Right_Shoulder,
	Left_Shoulder,
	Right_Knee,
	Left_knee,
	unk1,
	unk2,
	Helmet,
	Back,
	unk3,
	unk4,
	Bust,
	Bust2,
	Face,
	Above_Char,
	Ground,
	Top_of_head,
	Left_Palm2,
	Right_Palm2,
	unk5,
	unk6,
	unk7,
	Right_Back_Sheath,
	Left_Back_Sheath,
	Middle_Back_Sheath,
	Belly,
	Left_Back,
	Right_Back,
	Left_Hip_Sheath,
	Right_Hip_Sheath,
	Bust3,
	Right_Palm3,
	unk8,
	demolishervehicle1,
	demolishervehicle2,
	Vehicle_Seat1,
	Vehicle_Seat2,
	Vehicle_Seat3,
	Vehicle_Seat4,
	unk9,
	unk10,
	unk11,
	unk12,
	unk13
}ATTACHMENT_ID;

where the first one is 0, the second 1 etc.

Now just place all the files in the correct paths and you're done. Fine.


Download for all tools: File-Upload.net - ConvPack.zip

[ZWTA]

very thanks Tigurius .
i know you do best in wow model edit.

[Deafrunner]

Just one question... I know your a busy man, also you've been working on my model... but I'm just wondering
once i got the mdl open in word pad my text from the ne male
looks like this

// Converted Sat Mar 20 22:02:51 2010
// MdlxConv Version Nov 20 2009.
Version {
FormatVersion 800,
}
Model "" {
BlendTime 100,
}
PivotPoints 0 {
}

what should i be changing there ... because I know you gave instructions on what to do...
but I'm a little confused as to were I place the text.
Whenever you get a chance just let me know haha.
:wave:

[kevinjoha]

when i set 1 or 0 at camera the MDX converter stops working and then closes....help??

[Zantas]

I need some help.

I have a mdx that I tried to convert, but it did not work out ingame.

I've checked the mdl file and it got like 1300 geosets and it seems weird. Maybe you can take a look at it later?

[danielrhodea]

any source for the conversion pack??? I know im cheeky but i want to learn

[drsmoothness]

what is a good mdx converter for 3ds or blender