Sub-model Question Created 17 years ago2007-01-07 12:40:23 UTC by HeAdCrAb KILLA

Is there any way to make a sub-model of a main model (hlmodel02.mdl) into a main model (hlmodel.mdl)? I am having all kinds of problems in game with a model swapping sub-models when running different animations. I needed to force a certain sub-model but it's too buggy and I would like to make the sub-model into a separate (standalone) model. I'm thinking this can be done in 3Ds Max or something like that...

Of course that's possible. I'd suggest Milkshape 3D over 3DS Max or any other high-poly modelling package for this, as it contains a HL model decompiler/compiler all in itself. It then takes some fiddling with the .qc file before you recompile it. I don't remember all the stuff exactly though, and it depends a bit on what exactly you want/need.

So, what model are we talking about, and what kind of problems are you having with these submodels?

I would like to use a cool HEV Helmet guy model I found to replace or act as the default barney model for my mod. There won't be any security guards so the regular barney model won't be used anyway. I used spirit to force the model and sub-model (the model had about 5 sub-models). The problem is, the model I want to use for the barney model is one of the sub-models and the model doesn't have all the matching barney animations. When in-game the barney model is all bugged and the sub-models switch and the animations are not right at all. I would like to take the sub-model, apply the default barney animations, and then use it to replace the default model.

You have to take the mesh from the HEV model and apply it to Barney's skeleton.

I could do it for ya if need be.

That would be great if you could do it. I'm not all that model savvy so I probably wouldn't be able to figure it out. I'm think I might try anyway but if you could do it I'll make sure to add you to the mod's credits. Thanks!