Can't use export in constructor
by Charlie Higdon · in Constructor · 04/17/2008 (12:06 pm) · 8 replies
I'm using 3ds max 6. I downloaded Max 6.0-8.0 plug-in from http://garagegames.com/developer/torque/artist/ and followed http://tdn.garagegames.com/wiki/DTS/OldDoc/Introduction to the letter.
The shape schematic matches exactly, it exports with no error.
My problem is if I try to use the simpleshape (i named it testshape, simpleshape, pleasgodletitworkshape, etc) by clicking File>Import Static Mesh>(choose my file, click open), i get a crash. It will import the playershape.dts file as reference, and as static mesh, so I assume Constructor is fine.
What may I provide to help someone help me diagnose this error?
If I try to load the shape in game it issues an item number as normal, but it's basically null. There is no object, although I can move the little orb with the id number around.
The shape schematic matches exactly, it exports with no error.
My problem is if I try to use the simpleshape (i named it testshape, simpleshape, pleasgodletitworkshape, etc) by clicking File>Import Static Mesh>(choose my file, click open), i get a crash. It will import the playershape.dts file as reference, and as static mesh, so I assume Constructor is fine.
What may I provide to help someone help me diagnose this error?
If I try to load the shape in game it issues an item number as normal, but it's basically null. There is no object, although I can move the little orb with the id number around.
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#2
04/17/2008 (2:13 pm)
Charlie - are you using the 1.04 version that is available on the TDN page? There were some fixes to DTS files in this version.
#3
04/17/2008 (7:10 pm)
I checked and it says 1.0.3, but I did try 1.0.4, and after installing the update I couldn't launch COnstructor at all. I'll try again.
#4
04/17/2008 (7:54 pm)
Yup, i followed the instructions exactly. downloaded the 1.0.4 patch, extracted to constructor directory overwriting only the old files, and it crashes immediately after launch.
#5
04/21/2008 (3:13 pm)
Are you on a Mac? Some folks have had this issue on a mac. If you haven't done it already, I recommend to do a fresh reinstall, followed by an update.
#6
04/22/2008 (8:06 am)
No, not on a mac. I am on a Windows PC, with XP home. I've done about 4 reinstalls actually.
#7
04/24/2008 (12:52 pm)
Can you email the console log to me?
#8
04/25/2008 (9:11 am)
Thanks Jaimi, I emailed it a few minutes ago. 
Torque Owner Charlie Higdon
I was also told to try loading it or any of the static refereneces in ShowTool, they load in there. I have no idea what I'm doing or not doing correctly. Between the models I've made and some I've tried to download off the web, I have yet to get one to open in Constructor.
If I can somehow provide more info please feel free to ask.