I was thinking about modifying some of the buildings that you get with the software and DLC because you can't walk into the things. A bit pointless having Aztec buildings with the Fantasy DLC Pack for example if you can't go in and have a look around.

My original plan was to import an .x file into something like Blender or 3DS Max, export it as a .3ds or .obj file and import that into Sketchup. Then make the changes and export it as an .x file.

But I can't do it. I can't find anything that will open an .x file. Blender and Sketchup allow you to EXPORT .x files but the bloomin things can't IMPORT them. How daft is that..? I've even tried downloading a free program called 3D Converter 6.30 but it says that the file isn't compatible.

Anyone got any ideas..?

Get fragmotion.
you can use it for free, or buy it offcourse
This will open the x files

Harry

Great stuff, cheers Harry!

Open model in http://www.open3mod.com/ its free

Export to a format Blender can read ...or sketchup ...

Import model to blender .. sketchup etc ...then export to .X

Thanks for the help guys, I'll check them both out later. Cheers!

@Snowdog You can also use http://www.wings3d.com/ to import/export .x files to/from .obj/.3ds, etc.

mmm i have the latest wings 3d and it doesnt import .x. Just exports. I have looked all over for import plugins for it.

Also open3mod doesnt work on windows 8.1

@Jackalhead sorry about that. I thought I saw an import option for it.

I just tried open3mod and it works fine for me on win 8.1. I didn't use the installed version, though, I used the installer-less version.

Im on windows 8.1 also ...
No probs here

Hmm Il try that. The installed version wants a bunch of service packs to make it work. last time I tried updating service packs its messed my win 8 all up.