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RE: is it possible to convert google sketchup character models to iclone

planetstardragon — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:45:07 GMT

the problem is they have no rig / bones attached to them, and iclone itself does not have a system that attaches bones to them..they do however, have a system that allows you to attach them to a bone.

the alternative is to rig the character in 3DS Max and use the developer pipeline to send it to iclone , but even then you need to convert the characters from skp to obj first, ( I think the pro sketch up does that ) then rigging is tedious.

OR

download the character in parts and attach it piece by piece like an accessory to the clone bone. I've done it a few times but the fingers alone can take like half a day or more, may be easier with the new gizmo though.

RE: is it possible to convert google sketchup character models to iclone

MelHolden — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:27:48 GMT

Hi Tkamal you can convert them but not as characters thay dont have the bone structure so you cant apply movement

RE: is it possible to convert google sketchup character models to iclone

aknzrdude — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:24:09 GMT

don't work with characters unless you just want a static prop - iclone characters need rigging and bone structure

what you can do sis convert individual limbs to iclone then assemble them using clonebone

RE: is it possible to convert google sketchup character models to iclone

tkamal81 — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:16:42 GMT

you did not get my question properly

3d exchange can convert complete object to iclone format

But i want to convert figures characters. (not props)

i want to take google warehouse characters and make them iclone g3 g2 compatible

Somebody please help

RE: is it possible to convert google sketchup character models to iclone

moviechick — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 06:49:00 GMT

Invest your pennies in 3dExchange, it is so worth the money. You can use it to convert 3d warehouse models and many others into iClone.

is it possible to convert google sketchup character models to iclone

tkamal81 — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:59:48 GMT

I see tons and tons of 3d character models in google sketchup.

How do i convert them to iclone?

I know about iclone clone bone feature..

But that will take me to break the mesh into peaces..