wrap a script around the export process, something like scaling it up by 100x before exporting and then export using the FBX plugin and its current settings. After that scale it back to what it was before.
Tried to replicate this as best I could but it doesn't seem to be working. From what others have said, though, it seems to be an issue with Max that I stumbled on rather than something the script does.
Thanks KDR, I think I have found a new favorite app. Are there any export scripts available for different model formats, or do I need to use MS for things like that?
Thanks KikiAlex and SyncViewS. I attempted both your scripts. Obviously because of the way these were created (nurbs :P ), I wont get perfect results. But so you can compare.
in customize > preferences under Gizmos tab theres a transform gizmo "on" check box see if it's un-ticked by chance. or try executing this in the script editor, which does the same thing..:) max showaxisicon
thanks guys, it worked like a charm !!! MoP yep that's what i did, I'm a script noob so it didn't really occur to me at first, and yeah super useful for naming :D
i was thinking about the same thing last night. after much surfing on CG talk, highend3D and google, i've found...there is no readily available way to do so. not even a script hack.
Spent some time chipping away at various parts: Worked the cloth (wrinkles, folds, etc) Reworked the gauntlet to be more claw like Added notches for all the leather straps Added trim to some of the cloth Added stitching Added a shoulder pauldron, the upper arms felt too bear and I wanted something to echo the design in the…
well there you have it, your normals are locked in, its not smoothing groups defining the shading. i'd suggest to reset normals and set up the smoothinggroups again. dependent on your needs it should just be 3 clicks in a script such as textools.
Ah ha! Yes, the scripting bit is where it would be challenging for me since I've only used blueprint before. Time to switch into Unity then. Anyway, your links for learning stuff are very helpful, thank you!