Any good 3d modeling program?

[Serge64]

I´m searching for a 3D modeling program, easy to work with, can export to dts, and some tutorial links for the program

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[ßoltster]

Milkshape or blender

Both have tutorial documentation on the forum

[Serge64]

anything else...?

[Headcrab Zombie]

Basically Milkshape or Blender.
Milkshape is $25, and is rather basic to the point that I don't see much use other than low-poly Blockland models.
Blender is free and easier than Milkshape (my opinion) and has many additional features if you decide to do things other than Blockland models.

Don't know any good Milkshape tutorials, but Blender tutorials I'd recommend are here and here though they may not be updated with the new UI.


There's a few others such as Sketchup and Wings 3D, but I don't know prices and if they can export to DTS

[ßoltster]

anything else...?

Probably, but I think they're what you're looking for. Of the two, milkshape would be easier to quickly start using - but costs money. Blender is free, but has a steeper learning curve.

Higher level programs like 3ds max, maya, etc are all great tools - but I think they're abit out of your price and skill range.

Go with blender if you're not willing to spend money.

[Serge64]

well i have milkshape, i just wanna know how to texture and paint, any link to a tuto?

[Headcrab Zombie]

Eh, to me Blender was easier to learn than Milkshape, I think people just look at the UI and get overwhelmed by all the features.

[Demian]

Eh, to me Blender was easier to learn than Milkshape, I think people just look at the UI and get overwhelmed by all the features.

Exactly. Once you just take it calm and learn the basics it is far easier than Milkshape.

[slimabob]

I like Wings 3D. It is a little easier to use and great to start with before you move up to a harder, more detailed modeling program.

[Derroith]

I like Wings 3D. It is a little easier to use and great to start with before you move up to a harder, more detailed modeling program.

Wings is good for Blocko style models from what I've heard.

[slimabob]

Wings is good for Blocko style models from what I've heard.

Yeah, I use it to get some pretty  blocko-style models.

All it needs is a .dts exporter..

[Demian]

Yeah, I use it to get some pretty  blocko-style models.

All it needs is a .dts exporter..

Find a way to import to Blender 2.49 and use Blender to export.

[slimabob]

Find a way to import to Blender 2.49 and use Blender to export.

Yeah, that's what I do now. You can save as a .obj