Creations
- Thread starter darrylcs
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Darryl,
On the trainz resource directory (I don't have the link handy from this computer), has links to various tutorials on using 3D modeling programs that are used for content creation.
Bit of a warning though, the learning curve is steep, and you'll need an undetermined amount of patience to succeed. If you do get past the frustration with the programs, the results are very rewarding.
Creating the objects though is only one part of the asset creation process. Some assets require scripts to operate such as signals, stations, interactive industries, etc. This is a whole new thing to learn if you're interested.
I'm trying to deter you from making assets, but only to clue you in on the under carriage in the process.
Good luck.
John
On the trainz resource directory (I don't have the link handy from this computer), has links to various tutorials on using 3D modeling programs that are used for content creation.
Bit of a warning though, the learning curve is steep, and you'll need an undetermined amount of patience to succeed. If you do get past the frustration with the programs, the results are very rewarding.
Creating the objects though is only one part of the asset creation process. Some assets require scripts to operate such as signals, stations, interactive industries, etc. This is a whole new thing to learn if you're interested.
I'm trying to deter you from making assets, but only to clue you in on the under carriage in the process.
Good luck.
John
You're going to need Blender (free download), Gmax (also free) or 3ds (not free). You can create the meshes with a Cadd program, but you'll need one of the above to texture your creation and export it into Trainz. This is not an easy process and you'll need a lot of patience to get past the steep learning curve. There are lots of threads on the forum about creation and tutorials.
As John said, you can go to the Trainz Resource Directory website and download some tutorials, but you'll need one of the above programs that matches the tutorial that your doing.
Good Luck
Mike
As John said, you can go to the Trainz Resource Directory website and download some tutorials, but you'll need one of the above programs that matches the tutorial that your doing.
Good Luck
Mike
johnwhelan
Well-known member
Start here.
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Trainz/Tutorial_for_Blender#Newcomers_start_here
That will give you a flavour and get you something exported into Trainz. It contains all the links you need.
After you have run through the suggested tutorials do the Paul Hobbs ones. Then you are ready to start out on your own. Don't try to do something too complex at first and be aware there is a learning curve.
Cheerio John
The Trainz Resources Directory is located here. or you can always click my signature.
There are hundreds of stations and buildings listed in the plans section and hundreds of tutorials listed in the Tutorials section.
Thanks to John for bringing it to darrylcs attention. (John Citron that is
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There are hundreds of stations and buildings listed in the plans section and hundreds of tutorials listed in the Tutorials section.
Thanks to John for bringing it to darrylcs attention. (John Citron that is
)Blender is not used to create reskins. you will need a graphics editing program such as Paint Shop Pro (PSP), Photo Shop, The Gimp, or any other application which can open, modify and save .TGA files in uncompressed format.
Use the forum search facility to search for Reskin and you will get a great number of hits. Read the threads carefully and you will find all the information and links required.
Blender, GMax, 3dsMax are all used to create the Mesh that the skin is applied to. Even if you create the mesh yourself, you will still need a graphics package to create the skin.
have Fun
Bricey
You need a Photoshop type program to do that.
Go to the Trainz Resources Directory, enter Reskin Tutorial into the search box.
Also type Josh Harvey for a great tutorial on texturing (reskinning). I'll fix that link soon.
Go to Software/3d Software for links to some great programs. Gimp is the most powerful but probably the hardest to learn.
People on these forums love sending you here and there to find stuff, but it's all neatly listed on the TRD, along with heaps of other options.
Go to the Trainz Resources Directory, enter Reskin Tutorial into the search box.
Also type Josh Harvey for a great tutorial on texturing (reskinning). I'll fix that link soon.
Go to Software/3d Software for links to some great programs. Gimp is the most powerful but probably the hardest to learn.
People on these forums love sending you here and there to find stuff, but it's all neatly listed on the TRD, along with heaps of other options.