3ds max/modeler issues

[jolygone]

Hi all,

I am currently building a Porsche 919 for my final year University dissertaion, but I have run into trouble with getting the model imported into modeler. The model itself is a KN5 conversion from AC, I used the .obj generated in the conversion and split the meshes into various containers reflecting the components Panthera requires. I have had to use ProOptimizer in 3ds max to reduce the vertex count on the body to 70% of the original, but the textures and normals appear to be assigned to the correct surfaces in 3ds max, and each poly appears to have a UV map. I am following the .ASE export settings in the Panthera Guide but when I import into modeler, I am presented with a plain grey model with faces that appear see-through when I rotate the model.



So far I have generated .dof files for the body and interior and a car.shd for the exterior, but when I use this shader, the only visible component within Panthera is an incomplete model of the interior (Carbon monocoque/survival cell is not visible, despite being included in the .ASE export).





I am importing into modeller without animation, and I have not yet added textures to my car folder, but I doubt this is the source of my issues. I would attach a zip folder with my current working .max file, but it's too big, so I'll link to dropbox instead: www.dropbox.com/s/05476ehd6zvcxxm/919%20Max%20%26%20Textures.zip?dl=0

Any help with this would be greatly appreciated, I've been trying to get this working for nearly 3 weeks now and I'm all out of ideas.
Many Thanks in advance,

Dean

[ioh]

Dear Dean,

Thank you for using Panthera Free, I've been in contact with our 3d Modelling / Content team, and I was asked if you would be so kind as to share the generated .dof files. This will help us in debugging your issue.

Kind Regards,

Omar from Cruden

[jolygone]

Hi Omar,

This includes my exterior and interior .dof files and my car.shd should you need it: www.dropbox.com/s/n0hehntkqdy628t/919%20dof%20files.zip?dl=0

Many Thanks,

Dean

[jolygone]

Hi Omar,

Any developments on this?

Kind Regards,

Dean

[ioh]

Hi Dean,

Apologies for the late reply, I was quite busy the past weeks and forgot to check the forum. I was told by our content engineers that since the model you used was ripped from assetto corsa, there is not much we can do to help you without running into licensing issues. Did you manage to make any progress on your own?

Kind regards,

Omar

[jolygone]

Hi Omar,

No worries, I've got the model imported now, it was a car.ini file issue. I am now in the process of modifying the car.shd file to try and get the textures working.
Thanks for looking into this though,

Dean