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From: "Max" <mad.max@which.net>
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Subject: TOD animation format
Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2001 16:52:26 +0100
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Hi all,

I'm trying to get my thumb on this .TOD format. Am I right in saying that
the .TOD file only contains information on keyframes of an animation and not
the actual model data, i.e. there is a .TMD file that goes with it? I just
always assumed that everthing was in the .TOD file.

I have read the .TOD descriptor and its a bit cryptic to say the least
(sorry to whoever wrote it - but it is!) where exactly does the .TMD file
get linked in? I found a reference to the GsDOBJ2 structure "When packet
type is 0001, data that sets the coordinates of the GsDOBJ2 structure is
stored in packet data" I take it this means that I have to link my .TMD to
my handler (using GsLinkObject4) before hand???

I'm currently trying to write an exporter for MilkShape 3D that will export
a .TOD file and a .TMD if what I say is true. Also, the descripor says that
the .TOD packets can store lighting and camera information, why would I want
to store camera and lighting infomation in a .TOD file??? or am I reading
the situation all wrong. BTW, that texture repeating issue is still bugging
me (see 4 topics down).

Thanks for any help!
Max