sparrownightmare opened this issue on Jan 16, 2008 · 4 posts
sparrownightmare posted Wed, 16 January 2008 at 1:31 PM
Hi folks. I was wondering if I could get some advice on exportig files into .3ds and .obj format. I am preparing some model packages for my store, but I do not have 3DsMax etc, so I am not sure what Carrara export settings should be used for best compatibility. If anyone has done this before, I would appreciate some advice. I basically want to have a more common file format version of the models in the package to make them useful for non Carrara folks, as well as the Carrara 6 format files. Thanks in advance.
Rich
nomuse posted Wed, 16 January 2008 at 2:58 PM
I've had good luck with .obj
The Carrara .obj file will save material zones and polygon groups in forms that can be detected by other applications. I do not believe the creasing information is saved, however.
The materials are enhanced by the .mtl file that is saved to your disk along with the .obj; this gives basic materials settings including a short path to external texture maps.
I have not worked with 3ds Max. I have imported .obj into Bryce, Poser, and Carrara itself, and been happy with the results.
ShawnDriscoll posted Wed, 16 January 2008 at 6:30 PM
OBJ you can sell for more. 3DS is more for free give-away stuff (3DS models are triangulated and will annoy experienced modelers if they paid for them).
sparrownightmare posted Wed, 16 January 2008 at 6:43 PM
I may include all three formats to get maximum customer base. Thanks for all of the info.