Posts by Cj24

  • How to start with ZM3?

    Looks like I finally found somebody to test whether our guides really are beginner friendly :D


    Basicly, ZModeler saves the location of textures, either folders containing seperate images such as png or dds files or complete ytd archives. Additionally, it's possible to set up folders that will always be used, I use that for vehshare textures for example. This can be set up in ZMod's configuration (little icon next to the edit button on top) under Services. I usually keep all my textures in a folder that I add before importing the model. You open the texture browser as shown in the guide, click "Add..." and select your textures (or even a complete .ytd).


    As soon as you select one of those textures, ZMod will remember this folder. When you import a model, it'll look for all textures in those folders with the same names as those included with the model and add them to the Texture Browser. Alternatively, while importing, you can set specific preload packs as mentioned in the guide to either automaticly use all .ytd files in the folder of the .yft or specific files.

  • Better License Plates

    I've released an update to both versions to include placeholders for the stickers. The previous version without placeholders is still included. The 2017 sticker in the default version has been updated to 2018.


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    Better License Plates
    High quality San Andreas license plate textures replacing the original plates. Based closely on real California plates.
    Cj24
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    Better License Plates - Retro Edition
    High quality retro San Andreas license plate textures replacing the original plates. Based on real California plates from the 1960s until the early 1990s.
    Cj24

  • Getting back into it

    Hey,


    Great to see you back!


    The basic way things work is still pretty much exactly the same, you have materials with shaders and a geometry with LODs. The main difference is that the interface of ZModeler was changed, for example instead of having to put the name of a shader in the material to make it work, you can now simply select preset shaders that add all necessary maps, meaning all you have to do it is select the textures to use.

    A more complicated change are the compounds, which are as much as an advantage as a disadvantage. Instead of having LODs as children of the dummy, the dummy is now a compound that contains each LOD, allowing you to simply switch between the LODs of all objects with the click of one button. The disadvantage however is that compounding and decompounding can be tedious, since it's usually always necessary when having to edit more than one LOD of one or more objects.


    I recommend taking a look at the guide ZModeler 3 and Vehicle Mods, it explains many of the basics. Some parts are obvious when coming from ZModeler 2, but a few things are new or different.

  • Chrysler's A38 Pursuit Cars

    A very good looking, detailed model, no doubt. From what I can tell from the pictures, it also seems to be a very well done conversion, I'm looking forward to see more pictures!

  • Exporting Vehicle from Zmod

    The reason why it isn't exporting is because your materials aren't set up properly. There are a multiple warnings for incorrectly set up materials while exporting and one error (which ultimately prevents the export completely), the material "misc 2 generic" has no shader information. Here's some info about material and shader setups: http://forum.zmodeler3.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=7350


    There is one big other thing: Your added equipment is not going to work, it needs to be attached and compounded. Take a look at this: http://forum.zmodeler3.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=7353


    Manually saved z3d files usually have a lower size, since they are compressed (unlike auto saves). In this case, it seems like all textures are stored in the z3d file instead of being seperate. I have to admit, I have never seen that before and I have no clue how to change it.



    [staffnotice]

    Lastly, please don't post a car's complete z3d file without any credits. It's usually sufficient to post a picture of the messaging bar at the bottom in case of errors during import or export, for further issues screenshots of the hierachy and the material browser are helpful. I have removed the link.[/staffnotice]

  • Better License Plates

    I've added the 1942 plate to the first post. The original California plate is lower than the default plate, so I tried to convert that design to the default size. GreenAid: I hope it's what you expected, if not, please tell me what I could change.




    If anybody else has requests or suggestions for license plates, no matter whether they're based on any real ones or are fictional, feel free to post here and I'll see what I can do.

  • My 3D modeling Adventures

    I have to ask, since this looks very detailed: What's the poly count? ^^


    Have you considered using normal maps for the keyboard? The touchpad could use some depth, for example.

  • Better License Plates

    The Retro Edition has been released and an update for the original version was uploaded.


    File
    Better License Plates
    High quality San Andreas license plate textures replacing the original plates. Based closely on real California plates.
    Cj24
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    Better License Plates - Retro Edition
    High quality retro San Andreas license plate textures replacing the original plates. Based on real California plates from the 1960s until the early 1990s.
    Cj24



    A 2011+ version with dmv.sa.gov text and a 1956 plate as requested by GreenAid was added to the first post.



  • Better License Plates

    The retro plates should be ready now:



    Going to release them together with the update for the current version, which is still in progress. I've also started working on the 1956 plate and a 2011+ plate with dmv.sa.gov text at the bottom.

  • Better License Plates

    That wasn't really my point, I wouldn't have bothered editing the carcols anyway ^^

    I was referring to the shape of the license plate, it's a little bit lower than the current plates. I could either create the texture with the original shape and scale it to the texture or try to convert the design to the current format.

    For those interested, the retro version is going to take a little bit longer as I'm having to update the normal version again. The text on top will be positioned more accurately.

  • Federal Signal Cuda TriOptic

    Federal Signal Cuda TriOptic 1.0

    Notes

    • Includes an optional visor, one mount facing up and one facing down.
    • LOD polygon count:
      - L0: 1082
      - L1: 506
      - L2: 110
      - L3: 102

    Credits

    Federal Signal Cuda TriOptic modeled and textured by Cj24.


    Notes

    All vertices assigned to the badges material must have white RGB and Alpha vertex paint.


    Terms of use

    • You may use and modify this modification and redistribute your work under the condition that complete and correct credits are given, listing all authors and their contributions. Unlocked versions of this modification may only be redistributed if you include these terms of use and a link to the original download.
    • Using this modification commercially is only allowed if credits as described above and a link to the original download are displayed before purchasing and are included with the download.
    • You may not convert or port this modification to other games or platforms without permission.

  • 2013 Chevrolet Caprice - LSPD / LAPD: Slicktop and Unmarked with FS Cuda

    Both cars are now released.


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    2013 Chevrolet Caprice PPV - Los Santos Police Department - Unmarked
    An unmarked LSPD 2013 Chevrolet Caprice PPV 9C1 with Federal Signal Cuda TriOptic, based on LAPD's unmarked cars. Featuring Kane104's amazing Caprice model.
    Cj24
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    2013 Chevrolet Caprice PPV - Los Santos Police Department - Slicktop
    A slicktop LSPD 2013 Chevrolet Caprice PPV 9C1 with Federal Signal Cuda TriOptic, based on LAPD's slicktop cars. Featuring Kane104's amazing Caprice model.
    Cj24

  • Better License Plates

    That texture looks very good and would probably fit well for a car with a templated license plate, but wouldn't really work together with this mod, as it's meant to enhance the default San Andreas plates. Additionally, my textures have a much lower resolution and barely use any shadow or shine effects as I can use normal maps for that.


    Depending on what GreenAid has in mind, I'm probably going to try to convert that design to the current format and upload the textures here. It will require manual edits of the carcols to change the text color. I have a few different things that I'm going to work on before doing that, though.

  • Better License Plates

    Now released:

    File
    Better License Plates
    High quality San Andreas license plate textures replacing the original plates. Based closely on real California plates.
    Cj24




    Quote from NeOnLaZeR

    Let me see what I can come up with for the 1942 plate.

    What do you have in mind? To get the most realistic result, it would need a custom texture and model, but that way it wouldn't really work unless it's a single car. The best way is probably to convert that design to the current format.

  • Better License Plates

    The front plates never have expiration stickers, so having no stickers would be as unrealistic as having them in the front and the back. Unfortunately that's something that can't be changed with a mod. The current textures will get an option without any stickers.


    I will make the retro pack as well then, with the 1987 plates instead of the current ones. The stickers will be a mix between the two styles of older stickers (this and this) with different colors and no year. The exempt plate will just have the SA EXEMPT text with the old font, like the default one.


    The 1956 plate would probably be easy, but the 1942 has a different format, I'm not sure what would be the best way to do that. I'll consider seperate textures when the two complete versions are released.




    Edit:

    Quote from Schecter004

    Well, the real question is: When will be the LSPD slicktop Caprices released?

    That's the main question

    That's not a question for this thread, though ;)

  • Better License Plates

    I could include a version without stickers at all, but no expiration year (like the default sticker) would look a little bit empty. I've actually considered making a retro version (with the older white plate) as well, but the exempt plate wouldn't work without carcols edits, and I wouldn't really want to include that with a texture mod.