Tutorial:AssetEditor - Revision history

Lost2Insanity at 12:20, 7 May 2024

2024-05-07T12:20:07Z

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	'''Download link''': [https://github.com/olekristianhomelien/TheAssetEditor/releases/latest https://github.com/donkeyProgramming/TheAssetEditor/releases/latest]		'''Download link''': [https://github.com/olekristianhomelien/TheAssetEditor/releases/latest https://github.com/donkeyProgramming/TheAssetEditor/releases/latest]

	'''Youtube tutorials:''' https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXnf2q9fRNYlMn4XULPLKgg		'''Youtube tutorials:''' https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXnf2q9fRNYlMn4XULPLKgg https://www.youtube.com/@dietrichstauffer2848/videos

	'''Beginner tutorial by FaallenOon:''' [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QZefJwJLvG_ny2MUMZZvvxV-4o2AAuSCmmiA-twAIXw/edit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QZefJwJLvG_ny2MUMZZvvxV-4o2AAuSCmmiA-twAIXw]		'''Beginner tutorial by FaallenOon:''' [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QZefJwJLvG_ny2MUMZZvvxV-4o2AAuSCmmiA-twAIXw/edit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QZefJwJLvG_ny2MUMZZvvxV-4o2AAuSCmmiA-twAIXw]

Grimmys: Add tools category

2024-03-11T21:38:31Z

Add tools category

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	[[File:EditAndSaveFrg.png\|thumb\|alt=\|none\|1375x1375px]]Now your animpack is done, but you need to link it to a unit. Dindi has kindly created an example animpack for how to do this!		[[File:EditAndSaveFrg.png\|thumb\|alt=\|none\|1375x1375px]]Now your animpack is done, but you need to link it to a unit. Dindi has kindly created an example animpack for how to do this!
	[[File:Anim db example.pack\|none\|thumb]]		[[File:Anim db example.pack\|none\|thumb]]

			[[Category:Tools & Resources]]

H3ro at 10:15, 1 September 2022

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	It aims at trying to recreate the Kit bashing feeling you get when working with plastic models.		It aims at trying to recreate the Kit bashing feeling you get when working with plastic models.

	'''Download link''': https://github.com/olekristianhomelien/TheAssetEditor/releases/latest		'''Download link''': [https://github.com/olekristianhomelien/TheAssetEditor/releases/latest https://github.com/donkeyProgramming/TheAssetEditor/releases/latest]

	'''Youtube tutorials:''' https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXnf2q9fRNYlMn4XULPLKgg		'''Youtube tutorials:''' https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXnf2q9fRNYlMn4XULPLKgg

H3ro at 11:51, 15 January 2022

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	By default the tool creates a placeholder bin entry[[File:CustomAnimPack.png\|left\|alt=\|1373x1373px]]		By default the tool creates a placeholder bin entry[[File:CustomAnimPack.png\|left\|alt=\|1373x1373px]]

H3ro at 11:50, 15 January 2022

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	Go to File -> Create -> New AnimPack(game) and enter a name when prompted. This gives you a very basic example of how the file works. For more information I recommend looking into the existing game animpack
			Go to '''File -> Create -> New AnimPack(game''') and enter a name when prompted. This gives you a very basic example of how the file works. For more information I recommend looking into the existing game animpack

	By default the tool creates a placeholder bin entry[[File:CustomAnimPack.png\|left\|alt=\|1373x1373px]]		By default the tool creates a placeholder bin entry[[File:CustomAnimPack.png\|left\|alt=\|1373x1373px]]
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	~~Create a new fragment by going to File->New AnimationSet(Game). This gives you the fragment where the animation information about the unit is stored~~

	Edit the bin to to be sensible values. Best way to do this is by copying a bin which is the closest to what you want to do. In this case it was the "hu2_orc_2handed_axe" entry and then I replaced the "hu2_orc_2handed_axe" names with the new name.

	Save the bin.






			Create a new fragment by going to '''File->New AnimationSet(Game)''' inside the animpack editor. This gives you the fragment where the animation information about the unit is stored

			Edit the bin to to be sensible values. Best way to do this is by copying a bin which is the closest to what you want to do. In this case it was the "hu2_orc_2handed_axe" entry and then I replaced the "hu2_orc_2handed_axe" names with the new name of the fragment.

			'''Save the bin.'''

	[[File:BinValues.png\|alt=\|1376x1376px]]		[[File:BinValues.png\|alt=\|1376x1376px]]
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	Go the the frag, it contains some example data. Replace it with the data you want. Typically this means copy pasting in the fragment the closest to what you want, then updating it. In this case it was the "hu2_orc_2handed_axe" and I updated some of the meta files to use the new files I have created (Note, the files on the left in the tree view has not yet been renamed!)		Go the the frag, it contains some example data. Replace it with the data you want. Typically this means copy pasting in the fragment the closest to what you want, then updating it. In this case it was the "hu2_orc_2handed_axe" and I updated some of the meta files to use the new files I have created (Note, the files on the left in the tree view has not yet been renamed!)

	Save the frg, then save the animpack by going to File->Save		'''Save the frg, then save the animpack by going to File->Save'''
	[[File:EditAndSaveFrg.png\|thumb\|alt=\|none\|1375x1375px]]Now your animpack is done, but you need to link it to a unit. Dindi has kindly created an example animpack for how to do this!		[[File:EditAndSaveFrg.png\|thumb\|alt=\|none\|1375x1375px]]Now your animpack is done, but you need to link it to a unit. Dindi has kindly created an example animpack for how to do this!
	[[File:Anim db example.pack\|none\|thumb]]		[[File:Anim db example.pack\|none\|thumb]]

H3ro at 20:31, 14 January 2022

2022-01-14T20:31:49Z

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	Save the frg, then save the animpack by going to File->Save		Save the frg, then save the animpack by going to File->Save
	[[File:EditAndSaveFrg.png\|thumb\|alt=\|none\|1375x1375px]]Now your animpack is done, but you need to link it to a unit. Dindi has kindly created an example animpack for how to do this!		[[File:EditAndSaveFrg.png\|thumb\|alt=\|none\|1375x1375px]]Now your animpack is done, but you need to link it to a unit. Dindi has kindly created an example animpack for how to do this!
			[[File:Anim db example.pack\|none\|thumb]]

H3ro at 20:30, 14 January 2022

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	=== AnimPack Editor ===		=== AnimPack Editor ===
	~~asddasd~~		The tool comes with an animation pack editor. The animpack is the file which controls how animations are configured.
	~~[[File:Images~~.~~png\|left\|thumb]]~~

			Refer to the "animation and you" tutorial for more information about how they are structured

	[[File:~~CustomAnimPack~~.png\|~~left~~\|~~thumb~~]]		[[File:Images.png\|alt=\|1226x1226px]]

			==== How to create a new fragment (animation set) for a unit ====


			Go to File -> Create -> New AnimPack(game) and enter a name when prompted. This gives you a very basic example of how the file works. For more information I recommend looking into the existing game animpack

			By default the tool creates a placeholder bin entry[[File:CustomAnimPack.png\|left\|alt=\|1373x1373px]]


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	~~[[File:BinValues.png\|left\|thumb]]~~


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	[[File:~~EditAndSaveFrg~~.png\|left\|thumb]]		Create a new fragment by going to File->New AnimationSet(Game). This gives you the fragment where the animation information about the unit is stored

			Edit the bin to to be sensible values. Best way to do this is by copying a bin which is the closest to what you want to do. In this case it was the "hu2_orc_2handed_axe" entry and then I replaced the "hu2_orc_2handed_axe" names with the new name.

			Save the bin.

			[[File:BinValues.png\|alt=\|1376x1376px]]

			Go the the frag, it contains some example data. Replace it with the data you want. Typically this means copy pasting in the fragment the closest to what you want, then updating it. In this case it was the "hu2_orc_2handed_axe" and I updated some of the meta files to use the new files I have created (Note, the files on the left in the tree view has not yet been renamed!)

			Save the frg, then save the animpack by going to File->Save
			[[File:EditAndSaveFrg.png\|thumb\|alt=\|none\|1375x1375px]]Now your animpack is done, but you need to link it to a unit. Dindi has kindly created an example animpack for how to do this!

H3ro at 20:16, 14 January 2022

2022-01-14T20:16:08Z

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	The tool can display and edit most meta file, more information will be added later[[File:ImageMeta.png\|none\|thumb]]		The tool can display and edit most meta file, more information will be added later[[File:ImageMeta.png\|none\|thumb]]

	==~~Tips and tricks~~==

			=== AnimPack Editor ===
			asddasd
			[[File:Images.png\|left\|thumb]]


			[[File:CustomAnimPack.png\|left\|thumb]]











			[[File:BinValues.png\|left\|thumb]]






			[[File:EditAndSaveFrg.png\|left\|thumb]]

Lost2Insanity: The Basics

2021-11-26T01:25:43Z

The Basics

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	'''Download link''': https://github.com/olekristianhomelien/TheAssetEditor/releases/latest		'''Download link''': https://github.com/olekristianhomelien/TheAssetEditor/releases/latest

	'''Youtube tutorials:''' https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXnf2q9fRNYlMn4XULPLKgg		'''Youtube tutorials:''' https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXnf2q9fRNYlMn4XULPLKgg

			'''Beginner tutorial by FaallenOon:''' [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QZefJwJLvG_ny2MUMZZvvxV-4o2AAuSCmmiA-twAIXw/edit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QZefJwJLvG_ny2MUMZZvvxV-4o2AAuSCmmiA-twAIXw]

	'''Disclaimer''': I am not good at technical writing or enjoy it, so if someone feels the desire to improve this, then please!		'''Disclaimer''': I am not good at technical writing or enjoy it, so if someone feels the desire to improve this, then please!

	==Basics==		==The Basics==

			===Creating a New Packfile===
			To create a new packfile go to the top left corner of the program and click file then select New Packfile and a window will open asking you to enter a name, once you have entered a name press ok and your packfile will be created in the file browser to the left and will be marked as active which is identified by '''bold''' text.

			===Opening a Model ===
			To get started working with models navigate to the file browser on the left and open the All CA Packs folder, scroll down to variantmeshes, into wh_variantmodels and browse through the list for a model of your choosing and once you have found the model that you seek you can double click upon the rigid_model_v2 file to open the model within the 3d viewer.

			====How to find a Model====
			If you have an idea of what kind of model you are looking for you can use the Search Filter box at the top of the file browser to try and narrow down the amount of folders you need to search through but if you do not then you can take a rough guess at where models are located by the folder names which correspond to the models skeleton for example:

			*hu1 = humanoid01 - which are associated with male humans.

			*hu1b = humanoid01b - which are associated with female humans and female elves.

			*hu1c = humanoid01c - which are associated with norscan and chaos humans.

			Etc, you'll quickly become familiar with these while modding.

	=== Camera ===		===Camera Controls===
	~~All~~ the visual ~~editors uses ALT+ Mouse to move~~ the ~~camera.~~		While in the visual work space you can navigate the 3d area by placing your mouse cursor within the window and using the following:

	~~Zoom =~~ Alt+ Mouse ~~Wheel~~		*Holding down Alt + Left Mouse Button (LMB) will move the camera around a fixed point.

	~~Move =~~ Alt + ~~Right button~~		*Holding down Alt + Scrolling the Mouse Wheel up will zoom in towards the fixed point and scrolling it back will zoom out.

	~~Rotate =~~ Alt + ~~Left button~~		*Holding down Alt + Right Mouse Button (RMB) will allow you to reposition the fixed point.

	~~'''Beginner tutorial by FaallenOon:''' [https://docs~~.~~google.com/document/d/1QZefJwJLvG_ny2MUMZZvvxV-4o2AAuSCmmiA-twAIXw/edit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QZefJwJLvG_ny2MUMZZvvxV-4o2AAuSCmmiA-twAIXw]~~		===Saving a Model===
			To save your freshly acquired model to your packfile navigate to the tool bar at the top of the screen and hit the save icon (Ctrl+S) at which point you will see the model appear under your packfile in the file browser marked in red which means that you have saved the models current state but this does not save your packfile and closing the program before doing so will delete any work you have done up to this point.

	~~=== Saving ===~~
	The tool works both with individual files and the pack files themselves. As a result of this each of them has to be saved separately. Saving a file in an editor adds it to the in memory packfile (which then goes red), which have to be right clicked then saved.
	~~[[File:SavePackfile.png\|thumb\|alt=\|none]]~~

			If you are working with multiple packfiles at the same time you must switch to the correct packfile before saving your models or they will save in the wrong place, to do this right click an inactive pack in the file browser and select Set as Editable Pack.

			===Saving a Packfile===
			To save your packfile navigate to the file browser and right click your packfiles name, select Save or Save As and select a location for your file then hit save again, your packfile is now saved and it is safe to close the program.[[File:SavePackfile.png\|thumb\|alt=\|none]]

	==Sub Tools==		== Sub Tools==

	===Kitbash Editor===		=== Kitbash Editor===
	Select a .rmv2 file to open the Kitbash Editor		Select a .rmv2 file to open the Kitbash Editor

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	===Mount Animation Creator ===		===Mount Animation Creator===
	The tool also allows for attaching an animation to a vertex on an other skeleton. This is useful for creating mount animations for mount that does not exist in the game.		The tool also allows for attaching an animation to a vertex on an other skeleton. This is useful for creating mount animations for mount that does not exist in the game.

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	#Information about the rider and mount (mesh, skeleton and animation)		#Information about the rider and mount (mesh, skeleton and animation)
	#Control how the rider is attached to the mount		#Control how the rider is attached to the mount
	#* Rider root bone (probably never change this)		#*Rider root bone (probably never change this)
	#*Leg animation (disabled for now)		#*Leg animation (disabled for now)
	#*The vertex the rider is attached to. Select the mount, press F3 then select the vertex that the rider should be select to and press Set. The first selected vertex is used if multiple vertexes are selected		#*The vertex the rider is attached to. Select the mount, press F3 then select the vertex that the rider should be select to and press Set. The first selected vertex is used if multiple vertexes are selected
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	#*Mount is the animation fragment used by the mount		#*Mount is the animation fragment used by the mount
	#*Rider is the animation fragment used by the rider		#*Rider is the animation fragment used by the rider
	#* Mount animation tag is the animation used by the mount		#*Mount animation tag is the animation used by the mount
	#Save and Preview:		#Save and Preview:
	#*Update the preview to reflect changes done in the animation settings view		#*Update the preview to reflect changes done in the animation settings view
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	#Press Batch prosess to generate animpack, bin and fragment.		#Press Batch prosess to generate animpack, bin and fragment.
	#Look at the report to see if manual tweaks are needed.		#Look at the report to see if manual tweaks are needed.
	# If manual tweaks are needed:		#If manual tweaks are needed:
	##Load the new fragment into "selected fragment"		##Load the new fragment into "selected fragment"
	##Find a slot that needs to be fixed.		##Find a slot that needs to be fixed.
	## Select the correct Mount tag for the selected rider slot		##Select the correct Mount tag for the selected rider slot
	##Select a rider tag that looks good		##Select a rider tag that looks good
	##Press add to fragment		##Press add to fragment

H3ro at 20:30, 27 August 2021

2021-08-27T20:30:24Z

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	Rotate = Alt + Left button		Rotate = Alt + Left button

	'''Beginner tutorial by FaallenOon:''' https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QZefJwJLvG_ny2MUMZZvvxV-4o2AAuSCmmiA-twAIXw/edit		'''Beginner tutorial by FaallenOon:''' [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QZefJwJLvG_ny2MUMZZvvxV-4o2AAuSCmmiA-twAIXw/edit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QZefJwJLvG_ny2MUMZZvvxV-4o2AAuSCmmiA-twAIXw]

	=== Saving ===		=== Saving ===