DeskTopX?

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Greets all,

Just got GC2 the other day and have been enjoying it immensely. I am also interested in doing some mods, being a CG artist and all. A couple of comments & a question:

1. These forums should have a "search" feature. At least I didn't see a search field anywhere.

2. The game manual states that DestopX is a "free download". It's a free trial download but a person still needs to buy it eventually. That's misleading.

3. Are ".X' files DirectX files? I use LightWave and Softimage (licensed user) for modeling/animating. LW requires a plugin and I'm not sure about Softimage yet. The manual says that "most 3D modeling packages" support exporting .x files. Anyone know which 3D apps? 3ds max or...?

TIA.
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
1. It's there, below 'Recent posts' I haven't checked how well it works

2. Yep, can't argue with that

3. I don't know much about 3d modelling but .x is pretty standard for 3D modellers. Blender is free and I believe it supports it.
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Yes, .X is DirectX format. You can export from 3dSM using the Panda Exporter (not sure about other programs).
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Thanks for the quick responses!

Doh! about the Search tool. Obviously I need a glasses...

That's cool Blender has it but I'll stick with the 'real' apps, thanks. I'll use the plugin for LW and hopefully that'll be enough.

Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
NO search feature? Try looking on the left, below "recent posts".

It's been there all along.