How to reset RTW animation in 3ds??

[AqD]

Sorry for this stupid question.. How do I do that in 3d studio max? I know I can import new animation to override the existing one, so animation reset must be doable - I just can't find it
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[Halie Satanus]

Set the unit to the first position of the animation you've already imported and import another, I don't think you can remove an animation. Also make sure you export the unit before you import any animation otherwise you could export a bugged unit and you won't be able to re-import that model..

[AqD]

Set the unit to the first position of the animation you've already imported and import another, I don't think you can remove an animation. Also make sure you export the unit before you import any animation otherwise you could export a bugged unit and you won't be able to re-import that model..

Oh that's exactly what I want to avoid....

I cannot know what model fixes should be made until I import the animation.
Now I'm using an "empty" animation (created by exporting a model as animation) to be imported after I add fixes - so I can record the correct changes (rotate angles and movement ranges etc). But since I don't know how remove animation - assume the "empty" animation is also bugged - I have to reset and re-import the model and re-do all of the changes I recored in order to export them.

It's a lot of work and wouldn't be needed at all if there is just one "remove animation" button
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[Halie Satanus]

It's a lot of work and wouldn't be needed at all if there is just one "remove animation" button

There isn't..sorry.

In general if a unit exports ok then there isn't any bugs, on the odd occasion you have a lose vertical (causes a flaring effect in game) , that doesn't show in max anyway, the only other bug I can think of is when the faces reverse, if that happens you buggered, unless you can find out how to fix that, I think Publius knows..

[Thor the Bassist]

the only other bug I can think of is when the faces reverse, if that happens you buggered, unless you can find out how to fix that, I think Publius knows..

Select all faces and "flip" them so they're wrong in max?

[Halie Satanus]

Select all faces and "flip" them so they're wrong in max?

I think it involves reconfiguring the 'flux capacitor' and travelling at 80 odd MPh..

[Thor the Bassist]

I think it involves reconfiguring the 'flux capacitor' and travelling at 80 odd MPh..

Ah I see. While max boots up I'll go start the car then...

[Hannibal Smith]

Dont know if this would work but you could give it a try.

Try selecting the model (the whole thing weapons and all) then use the save selected option in the file menu. I wouldnt think that would save the animation aswell. You may have to redo the weighting but thats easy enough.
Hope this works

[AqD]

There isn't..sorry.

In general if a unit exports ok then there isn't any bugs, on the odd occasion you have a lose vertical (causes a flaring effect in game) , that doesn't show in max anyway, the only other bug I can think of is when the faces reverse, if that happens you buggered, unless you can find out how to fix that, I think Publius knows..

Ah, but I have seen many problems after the unit models are combined with animations.

For instance, if a spearman's hands cannot fully grab the spear due to changes by the animation, it is a bug.
or, if the spear isn't pointed forward at the correct angle after applying the desired animation, it is a bug
or, if he carries the spear on his shoulder, but the spear is too high (floating) or too low (into his body), it is a bug.

There are many many others... They happen to me because I'm changing many RTR models to use EB animations, which they're not designed for.
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[Halie Satanus]

Ah, well technically there not bugs as the model will still work, just not as you want it..

[AqD]

Yes. That's why I need a simple "reset" animation button.


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[tone]

OK, import any .cas model - now use the vercingetorix script to export the animation - call this "Default" or something.

Now go to the model you were working on before that's stuck in some strange pose and import your "Default" animation.......

and.....daaadaaaa!