I have some older software that I still use that saves 3d models as .x and .3ds file format. in previous versions of 3d xchange I could import the .3ds to use in iclone v6,7.I can convert to .obj or .FBX, but it is just an extra step to use within iclone v8. This is not really a major issue, But I was wondering if there will be a 3d change version for iClone v8 for 3d models to import direct into iclone from other 3d model formats? Just an extra step for me with older 3d software tools.

No, 3DX is dead.

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Thanx. RIP 3dxchange..  Way too many deaths this year.

Despite its name, Character Creator 4 is capable of importing 3D models. You also define subprops (for wheels for example) like you could in 3DXchange.

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But who knows it could be back for the IClone 9 "Superpromo Pipeline Booster" version.

It is true that CC4 can import models and convert them, what I don't understand is why this feature isn't as fully implemented in iClone 8 where a user has more requirements for scene props than in CC4. 

Gerry

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It would seem to be more logical...

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I use 3DXchange to convert my custom mocap bvh to be compatible with iClone. This requires manually remapping the bvh to a compatible skeleton. I've found that Mixamo animations can be just dragged onto an iClone 8 character since it "knows" what it is, but iClone doesn't recognize my raw bvh files I export from Optitrack. Is iClone 8/CC8 supposed to be able to translate these kinds of bvh files?

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Yes, there are at least a couple of threads where I talk about how to do this - it's actually dead solid simple (you just copy the characterization files into the right directory).

So if you have 3DX with the right characterization files port them over and you'll be fine (they'll appear in a drop down).  I guess the only question is: what if you don't have an older version of 3DX and come up with a NEW skeleton?  Perhaps CC4 can handle this in some manner, though (there is SO little info about the workings of CC4 I can't even guess).

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