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From: "Max" <mad.max@which.net>
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Subject: 3D FIle Formats - Need Help!
Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2001 15:35:04 +0100
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Hey all,

Does anyone know what data the TOD file format holds?? I have textures and
animations I have done in MilkShape 3D but it does not have a TOD exporter
so I may have to write my own unless someone can point me out to a
.obj/.3ds/.lwo/.asc to .tod converter. Also do all the fomats I mentions
hold texture and animation data? How would I store the separate animations
in the .obj/.3ds/.lwo/.asc file in the package?

How are separate animations stored in the .TOD files - i.e. I want about 3-4
animations per character but I'm not sure how this would be arranged in the
file (or how I would access them). I have downloaded the .tod file
descriptor from the NY server and I have the sample program on the demos
section. Its for MonkyRegs and basically my knowledge is very limited in the
animation of models.

Any help is VERY appreciated!!!
Thanks, Max.

P.S. I put this on the Yarozescene BBS as well, sorry if your sick of seeing
my messages :)