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Kevin: /* Adding resources */

2017-10-02T09:57:58Z

Adding resources

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	When creating levers, adding animations is a little different. Instead of using the '''Default''' tab in '''Default Animations''' you will need to use the '''Custom''' tab.<br />		When creating levers, adding animations is a little different. Instead of using the '''Default''' tab in '''Default Animations''' you will need to use the '''Custom''' tab.<br />
	Here you will have to add the custom animations by selecting the the white square under '''Anim Name''' and typing the following (these are case sensitive and hard coded so double check):<br />		Here you will have to add the custom animations by selecting the the white square under '''Anim Name''' and typing the following (these are case sensitive and hard coded so double check):<br />
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	* Full_Open		* Full_Open
	* Close_01		* Close_01
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	= See also =		= See also =

Kevin: /* Importing your visuals */

2017-10-02T09:46:18Z

Importing your visuals

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	= Importing =		= Importing =
	== Importing your visuals ==		== Importing your visuals ==
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	Importing your visual and physics is the same as any other item. Start by opening your '''Content Browser''', now select the proper package you want to add your visual to.<br />		Importing your visual and physics is the same as any other item. Start by opening your '''Content Browser''', now select the proper package you want to add your visual to.<br />
	Once selected add the resource by pressing the '''Add Resource''' button. Now you can choose to add your model or physics.<br />		Once selected add the resource by pressing the '''Add Resource''' button. Now you can choose to add your model or physics.<br />
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	= Importing your animation =		= Importing your animation =

Kevin: /* Physics */

2017-10-02T09:46:07Z

Physics

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	# Go to '''User Defined''' tab		# Go to '''User Defined''' tab
	# Insert the following lines:		# Insert the following lines:
	~~<br />~~
	<br />''LarianPhysics_Type = rigid_body''		<br />''LarianPhysics_Type = rigid_body''
	<br />''LarianPhysics_RigidBody_Type = static''		<br />''LarianPhysics_RigidBody_Type = static''

Kevin: /* Physics */

2017-10-02T09:45:59Z

Physics

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	<br />''Proxy_Geometry = <LayerName>_phys''<br />		<br />''Proxy_Geometry = <LayerName>_phys''<br />
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	Now ~~right~~ click on your physics mesh~~, select~~ '''Object Properties'''~~, go~~ to '''User Defined''' tab ~~and insert~~ the following lines:		Now:
			# Right click on your physics mesh
			# Select '''Object Properties'''
			# Go to '''User Defined''' tab
			# Insert the following lines:
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	<br />''LarianPhysics_Type = rigid_body''		<br />''LarianPhysics_Type = rigid_body''
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	= Exporting =		= Exporting =
	== Animation Manager ==		== Animation Manager ==

Kevin: /* Layer */

2017-10-02T09:45:22Z

Layer

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	The name of your layer will be the name of your visual, so pick something logical. Inside this layer you could/should only have the following:<br />		The name of your layer will be the name of your visual, so pick something logical. Inside this layer you could/should only have the following:<br />
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	* Your mesh(es)~~, which is named~~ '''<LayerName>''' or with multiple meshes '''<LayerName_(any addition that seems fit)>'''		* Your mesh(es)
	* Your physics mesh (if needed)~~, which is named~~ '''<LayerName>_phys'''		*: Named '''<LayerName>''' or with multiple meshes '''<LayerName_(any addition that seems fit)>'''
	* A root dummy ~~which is named~~ '''Dummy_<LayerName>'''		* Your physics mesh (if needed)
			*: Named '''<LayerName>_phys'''
			* A root dummy
			*: Named '''Dummy_<LayerName>'''
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	Try to always follow the Larian naming conventions.<br />		Try to always follow the Larian naming conventions.<br />

Kevin: /* Layer */

2017-10-02T09:44:39Z

Layer

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	== Layer ==		== Layer ==
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	~~<br />~~
	The name of your layer will be the name of your visual, so pick something logical. Inside this layer you could/should only have the following:<br />		The name of your layer will be the name of your visual, so pick something logical. Inside this layer you could/should only have the following:<br />
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	== Physics ==		== Physics ==

Kevin at 09:44, 2 October 2017

2017-10-02T09:44:32Z

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	* Your mesh(es), which is named '''<LayerName>''' or with multiple meshes '''<LayerName_(any addition that seems fit)>'''		* Your mesh(es), which is named '''<LayerName>''' or with multiple meshes '''<LayerName_(any addition that seems fit)>'''
	* Your physics mesh (if needed), which is named '''<LayerName>_phys'''		* Your physics mesh (if needed), which is named '''<LayerName>_phys'''
	* A root dummy which is named '''Dummy_<LayerName>'''~~<br />~~		* A root dummy which is named '''Dummy_<LayerName>'''
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	~~Even though it is not~~ always ~~needed, it would be best to~~ follow the Larian naming conventions.<br />		Try to always follow the Larian naming conventions.<br />

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Kevin at 12:54, 28 September 2017

2017-09-28T12:54:18Z

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	== Bones ==		== Bones ==

	You can use either dummies or actual bones in 3DS Max to animate visuals. Make sure however that these bones are linked to a dummy which should be named either '''Dummy_Root''' or '''Dummy_<LayerName>'''.<br />		You can use either dummies or actual bones in 3DS Max to animate visuals. <br />
			Make sure however that these bones are linked to a dummy which should be named either '''Dummy_Root''' or '''Dummy_<LayerName>'''.<br />
	If you are using a single bone for one mesh make sure to select that mesh and click the '''MakeAnim''' button.<br />		If you are using a single bone for one mesh make sure to select that mesh and click the '''MakeAnim''' button.<br />
	This can also be done by hand by selecting the mesh, right clicking on it, select '''Object Properties''', go to '''User Defined''' tab and type '''Rigid = true'''.<br />		This can also be done by hand by selecting the mesh, right clicking on it, select '''Object Properties''', go to '''User Defined''' tab and type '''Rigid = true'''.<br />
	This does not need to be done when you are using multiple bones in the skinning.~~<br />~~		This does not need to be done when you are using multiple bones in the skinning.

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	Any mesh that needs no animation (example: a door trim) does not need to be linked to a bone or be skinned. It does require it to be linked to the '''Dummy_Root'''.		'''Note''':Any mesh that needs no animation (example: a door trim) does not need to be linked to a bone or be skinned. It does require it to be linked to the '''Dummy_Root'''.

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	== Skinning ==		== Skinning ==

	Most of these objects are simple animations and only require one bone. In this case you could '''link''' your mesh to a '''Dummy_bone'''. ~~<br />~~		Most of these objects are simple animations and only require one bone. <br />
			In this case you could '''link''' your mesh to a '''Dummy_bone'''.

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	If you want to use multiple bones ~~start by selecting~~ the mesh you want to be animated~~, open~~ the modifier list ~~and select~~ skin.~~<br />~~		If you want to use multiple bones:
	Add the bone(s) you want to use. Apply weight paint if needed.<br />		#Select the mesh you want to be animated
			#Open the modifier list
			#Select skin.
			#Add the bone(s) you want to use.
			#Apply weight paint if needed.<br />

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Kevin at 12:44, 28 September 2017

2017-09-28T12:44:22Z

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