HowTo/Make your first Trainz Asset
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- A copy of 3DS Max studio that has a supported Trainz Exporter. We are using 3DS Max 2008 in this example. Information on all exports can be found [http://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/Max_Exporters link HERE] and the download files can be found [http://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/Downloads link HERE] | - A copy of 3DS Max studio that has a supported Trainz Exporter. We are using 3DS Max 2008 in this example. Information on all exports can be found [http://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/Max_Exporters link HERE] and the download files can be found [http://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/Downloads link HERE] | ||
| + | - (OPTIONAL SOFTWARE) [http://quixel.se/ndo/ link nDo2] is a Photoshop plugin that makes creating normal (or bump) maps for your models a breeze. | ||
is constructed using Trainz Simulator 12 and 3DS Max 2008. | is constructed using Trainz Simulator 12 and 3DS Max 2008. | ||
Revision as of 15:02, 13 February 2014
The "How to make your first Trainz Object" step by step tutorial will teach you how to:
1. Determine what software you'll need
2. How to setup the model and materials in 3DS Max and export the object
3. How to create the Trainz Asset and import it into Trainz Content Manager
4. Where to find and use the Trainz Object in Trainz Simulator 12
1. Determine what software you'll need
Before you start you will need:
- A copy of Trainz Simulator 12 (or technically, a copy of Trainz).
- A copy of 3DS Max studio that has a supported Trainz Exporter. We are using 3DS Max 2008 in this example. Information on all exports can be found link HERE and the download files can be found link HERE
- (OPTIONAL SOFTWARE) link nDo2 is a Photoshop plugin that makes creating normal (or bump) maps for your models a breeze.
is constructed using Trainz Simulator 12 and 3DS Max 2008.
