Using .mdl? Created 21 years ago2003-07-31 19:07:34 UTC by FaustSheck

I am wanting to use a .mdl in my map however I cannot find out how to import them into the map. I am assuming it is done via entity? Any help would be appreciated.

Strangely enough, you can place them in with a cycler_weapon. But I am sure there are better ways. You could try monster_furniture.

[Ummm or monster_generic]

You are right, use the monster_generic entity and place the model path and name in the 'model' attribute. For instance, the skeleton model name would be written like this:

models/skeleton.mdl

I use 'cycler' with Hammer b3.5 - is this wrong?

I think you can get undesirable results using the cycler. I could be wrong, but I thought the cycler was only used for development. Shoot the entity created by the cycler to see what I mean; it will cause the model to cycle through its animations. But if it is working fine for what you are trying to achieve, then it's probably OK.

Well, running in dev (after compiling), when I shoot the skeleton, I do see something about animation - doesn't do anything though - except it sprays xen blood (a human skele)

You are Ok on the skeleton because it doesn't have any animations. A cycler will go thru the animation list of whichever model it is showing. For instance, put the scientist.mdl in a cycler and watch what happens each time you shoot him. If you want to prevent your skeleton from bleeding when he gets shot, use the monster_furniture entity instead.