How do I open up Weapon_Gun in Blender?

[Jorici]

I want to try my hand at making a few changes to the default gun, but how would I open it in Blender?

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[Jorici]

Shameful bump :c

[Headcrab Zombie]

The 'Weapon_Gun' file is a zip file, open that up with winrar or a similiar program, in it will be a bunch of files such as images (edit with any image editor), sounds (any sound editor), server.cs (any text editor) and the model files (Blender can't import these, the only program that can is Shaper, and I've heard it's horrible)

[Jorici]

The 'Weapon_Gun' file is a zip file, open that up with winrar or a similiar program, in it will be a bunch of files such as images (edit with any image editor), sounds (any sound editor), server.cs (any text editor) and the model files (Blender can't import these, the only program that can is Shaper, and I've heard it's horrible)

How would I edit the model then?

[Headcrab Zombie]

the only program that can is Shaper, and I've heard it's horrible

[Jubel]

the only program that can is Shaper, and I've heard it's horrible

If you can convert Sketchup files, Blender files, etc, to .dts, can't you reverse the process?

[Blastdown]

Shaper is the only known program with a .dts importer, .dts being the model format used with Torque games, including Blockland.
It can only export to Milkshape 3D ASCI format (.txt), DirectX (.x), Torque (.dts) and Torque Animation (.dsq). It also costs $35.

Import .dts file to Shaper > Export to ASCI > Import to Milkshape 3D > Export to .obj > Import into Blender

When exported in Shaper, the bones must be deleted or it will cause an error (in all of my experiences, at least).

[FOX TAIL]

I had that error too back on my windows.
It sucked because the models I wanted to open had bones.

[chilmans]

If you can convert Sketchup files, Blender files, etc, to .dts, can't you reverse the process?

Technologically seen, yes.
however, noone has made a .dts importer for blender (yet).

[Mr.jacksaunt]

Shaper > Milkshape3D/3DSMax > .obj > Blender > .blend

And yes, Shaper is required.

[CheeseDragon]

I want to try my hand at making a few changes to the default gun, but how would I open it in Blender?

You wouldn't/can't

unless you get shaper but trust me, its bad.

[takato14]

the only program that can is Shaper, and it's horrible

[Cyanian]

Import .dts file to Shaper > Export to .x > Import with blender

Fixed

[takato14]

Fixed

That works lol.

Except Shaper isnt free.

Lord knows why.

[The Corporation]

someone needs to post all the default weapon models(yes, I know they are already posted, let me finish) with bones and joints on this thread or another one in these formats:

• MS3D
  
• .BLEND