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by Keiran · in Torque Game Engine · 11/16/2006 (9:37 pm) · 6 replies

When I run the map2dif_plus utility I get something about validating my model in my modeling program...about a hundred times if not more. The model compiles, but it's incomplete. I am using Maya 5 (no school like the old school).

The model is a house made in autocad, UV mapped in Milkshape, Textured in Deep Paint and finally cleaned up in Maya, then I export it.

Any clues? Why map2dif = no love for me?
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Torque 3D Owner Stefan Rampp
#1
11/16/2006 (10:33 pm)
Are you trying to export a map file from maya to create an interior? The standard way of doing that is using Quark or similar programs. I wasn't aware that maya can export map files, which the map2dif converter can read, so maybe that is the problem. Maybe you should use the exporter plugin for maya?

www.garagegames.com/developer/torque/artist/#DTS

Torque Owner Keiran
#2
11/17/2006 (7:20 am)
Yeah, I am using the maya exporter. I absolutely hate using quark. It's like attacking a rock with my face. I have had the most success with Maya so far anyways. I just don't know what map2dif means by validate the model in the modeler. I can actually use the DIF in game, I went in, made the house and it worked...kind of. Parts were pokey, some faces didn't show up, no texture...but it was in game, which is a small victory for me i think.

Torque Owner Keiran
#3
11/17/2006 (7:36 am)
Here is the error:


used by a flat or non-volumetric brush.
Error: Brush 1402 - This brush was exported improperly with badly formed plan
e points. Please validate the brushes in your modelling tool before export.
Error: Brush 1411 - This brush was exported improperly with badly formed plan
e points. Please validate the brushes in your modelling tool before export.
Error: Brush 1412 - This brush was exported improperly with badly formed plan
e points. Please validate the brushes in your modelling tool before export.
Error: Brush 1467 - This brush was exported improperly with badly formed plan
e points. Please validate the brushes in your modelling tool before export.
Error: Brush 1468 - This brush was exported improperly with badly formed plan
e points. Please validate the brushes in your modelling tool before export.
Error: Brush 1487 - This brush was exported improperly with badly formed plan
e points. Please validate the brushes in your modelling tool before export.
Error: Brush 1488 - This brush was exported improperly with badly formed plan
e points. Please validate the brushes in your modelling tool before export.
Error: Brush 1509 - This brush was exported improperly with badly formed plan
e points. Please validate the brushes in your modelling tool before export.
Error: Brush 1510 - This brush was exported improperly with badly formed plan
e points. Please validate the brushes in your modelling tool before export.
Error: Brush 1543 - There are bad faces on this brush. This is most likely ca
used by a flat or non-volumetric brush.
Error: Brush 1550 - There are bad faces on this brush. This is most likely ca
used by a flat or non-volumetric brush.
done.
Creating BSP...

Torque Owner Matt Vitelli
#4
11/17/2006 (8:20 am)
Could you post a screenshot of your building both in Maya and in game? I'm guessing this is using some irregular geometry.

Torque Owner AllynMcelrath
#5
11/17/2006 (8:49 am)
you geo is not conforming to BSP rules. And is choking on export, as well as the UV used in maya is not compatible with the Texturing of brushes.

Torque Owner Keiran
#6
11/17/2006 (9:18 am)
This might sound dumb, but umm, why can't I export an .obj file from Maya?