[How-To] Master List of ZModeler Tutorials

Started by Rubber, June 19, 2013, 04:30

Rubber

If you ever wanted to modify or create mods but couldn't figure out how to use ZModeler, this tutorial should help out. I will try to explain every toolbar, tool, menu, and feature of ZModeler, along with applications for when they should or should not be used. I hope this is of some help to some people. Some of the images are too small to fit on the page (Click them to make them full-size).

This topic will be comprised of links that will direct you to other sub-topics. I am doing this because one topic would be way too large. Each tutorial is marked with a [Beginner], [Intermediate], or [Expert] tag. If you are new, I suggest beginning with the beginner ones and work your way up. To begin, expand a sub-group and click on a link:


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Use the following links to learn more about all the aspects of ZModeler.

Zmodeler Startup screen explained [Beginner]
Selected Mode and Auto features [Beginner]
Toolbar Explanations [Beginner]
Display Options [Beginner]
Coordinate System [Beginner]
Command Line [Beginner]
Model Tree [Beginner]
How to use the Tools [Beginner]
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Importing a mod [Beginner]
Exporting a mod [Beginner]
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Texture Mapping [Intermediate]
Skinning Mods [Intermediate]
Tinting Windows [Beginner]

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Convert DDS files to BMP [Intermediate]

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De-Lagging a Mod [Beginner]
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Post in progress. I will be adding more info soon.

Ethan

its weird. I have zmodeler but I cant open dffs

Clutch

Quote from: Ethan on June 19, 2013, 05:45
its weird. I have zmodeler but I cant open dffs
Import > DFF file, make sure the DFF file is NOT locked, if it's locked you can NOT import the DFF file
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Rubber

Quote from: Clutch on June 19, 2013, 05:53
Quote from: Ethan on June 19, 2013, 05:45
its weird. I have zmodeler but I cant open dffs
Import > DFF file, make sure the DFF file is NOT locked, if it's locked you can NOT import the DFF file

Not only that, but you MUST have the full version of ZModeler in order to import DFF files I think.

Twido

Quote from: Rubber on June 19, 2013, 06:02
Quote from: Clutch on June 19, 2013, 05:53
Quote from: Ethan on June 19, 2013, 05:45
its weird. I have zmodeler but I cant open dffs
Import > DFF file, make sure the DFF file is NOT locked, if it's locked you can NOT import the DFF file

Not only that, but you MUST have the full version of ZModeler in order to import DFF files I think.
you can import DFF with demo, but can't export


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Ethan

im  using yours prometheus... last time i tried to import a dff, i counldnt... btw, how do you know if its locked?

Deff

Quote from: Ethan on June 19, 2013, 15:08
im  using yours prometheus... last time i tried to import a dff, i counldnt... btw, how do you know if its locked?

If its locked you won't be able to click on import.

MeTaLiXx

hehe i tried to modify nyolc8 mods but they was Locked :P
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Tyler

You're not allowed to post that, Promtheus.


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Deff

Quote from: Amine on June 19, 2013, 17:11
hehe i tried to modify nyolc8 mods but they was Locked :P

You can try to use RW Analyze to unlock them.

I don't see a reason why people lock their mods. Everyone should be able to modify their cars according to their own style and enjoy SAMP, thats what I think, otherwise SAMP will die one day.

Its due to people sharing new knowledge for free about GTA SA , making tutorials, softwares for free for everyone that GTA SA is still one of the popular games in so many years.

MeTaLiXx

Quote from: Deff on June 19, 2013, 18:48
Quote from: Amine on June 19, 2013, 17:11
hehe i tried to modify nyolc8 mods but they was Locked :P

You can try to use RW Analyze to unlock them.

I don't see a reason why people lock their mods. Everyone should be able to modify their cars according to their own style and enjoy SAMP, thats what I think, otherwise SAMP will die one day.

Its due to people sharing new knowledge for free about GTA SA , making tutorials, softwares for free for everyone that GTA SA is still one of the popular games in so many years.
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Clutch

Quote from: Deff on June 19, 2013, 18:48
Quote from: Amine on June 19, 2013, 17:11
hehe i tried to modify nyolc8 mods but they was Locked :P

You can try to use RW Analyze to unlock them.

I don't see a reason why people lock their mods. Everyone should be able to modify their cars according to their own style and enjoy SAMP, thats what I think, otherwise SAMP will die one day.

Its due to people sharing new knowledge for free about GTA SA , making tutorials, softwares for free for everyone that GTA SA is still one of the popular games in so many years.
I forget, how do I unlock the DFF file with RW Analyzer
Quote from: turtle.the.ripper on January 16, 2013, 16:25
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I will for sure do the Romanian-American University after i finish my highschool and probabilly apply for a job there, but we gonna see what time decides .
Quote from: turtle.the.ripper on January 16, 2013, 21:34
i am 'merikan .

SpazzBucket.

I'm not sure if this will help with tutorials, but on the zmodeler website they have a free rar download of a detailed manual on how to use everything, it has like 7 pdf's inside
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Anri

rubber kept his word and posted the tutorials !!!!



ps: promised it before a year or so...
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Hope to never see your name on this server again after what you did this afternoon anri