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gameSpace/trueSpace DTS exporter version 2.0 beta

We've started beta testing the next version of the DTS exporter for gameSpace and trueSpace. This version is a complete rewrite of the exporter from the ground up using the DTS SDK Plus. Because of this the entire setup process has been completely redesigned and it is now nearly identical to the Max and Maya exporters.

The exporter no longer uses layers but you can still use them to organize your scene. Setup now uses a DTS hierarchy with detail markers, sequence markers, etc.

Here is an example of the hierarchy setup:



All of the properties that are stored as custom object attributes in Maya or Max are stored in object notes in gameSpace. (note: because of this we cannot support older versions of trueSpace)

This version is feature complete including: IFL, Ground Transform, Vertex and Texture animation, .cfg files etc.

I'm writing the docs and creating several sample scenes to go with the exporter. Depending on how the testing goes and the time it takes to finish up the docs will determine the release date. I'm hoping for this weekend, but no promises.

Clark's great work on the DTS SDK plus has made this exporter twice as good as the last version. Special thanks to Clark and Joe from Brave Tree and Pavol from Caligari their help and insight.