Tutorial -- Importing A Model Into WC3

IMPORTING A MODEL INTO WC3

For this 11 step tutorial, we'll be loading a Zergling model from the "wvs-art-pack.zip". You can use the process demonstrated here to load other artwork.

Pre-step 1: Unzip the "wvs-art-pack.zip"
Pre-step 2: Open World Edit

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Step 1: Open "Import Manager" (F12 key)

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Step 2: Right-click > "Import File..."

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Step 3: Import the Zergling's .mdx. (what is an mdx)

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Step 4: The model's mesh is now imported.

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Step 5: Right-click > "Modify File Properties"

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Step 6: Remove the "war3imported\" path. (why)

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Step 7: Import the rest of the files in the Zergling's folder, removing the "war3Imported\" path from each imported file. (why)

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Step 8: **Save, exit, and re-open World Editor** (why). Open the Object Editor (F6 key).

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Step 9: Go to the Peasant, and open the field, "Art - Model File".

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Step 10: Change the model to "wvs-zergling-model-merged.mdx".

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Step 11: Right-click > "Select In Tool Palette", and place the unit onto the map.

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PROBLEM: The model appears as a green box when loading the map.

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SOLUTION 1: Make sure all of the "war3imported\" paths are removed, and make sure the .blp texture files are not misspelled from their original names.

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SOLUTION 2: Open the model .mdx file with Notepad...

... and make sure all of the .blp's listed have been imported into the map.

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