Wings3d Normals?

#1

I have been modeling along in Wings3d building up more models for my ever expanding 3d environments. I have a problem. When I export the models to my 3d apps the Wings3d model smoothing seems to have a problem with surface normals in my other 3d apps. I see tri-faced edges on quad faces and what not. How do I clean up my models in Wings3d so that the models will look good in other 3d apps? I model using the bevel tool alot and then select everything in face mode and and Teselate\Quadrangulate. I know, I have to read up more on Wings3d modeling topology, I just do have that much time to read many tutorials and such. I had to jump into Wings and hope that I could bail myself out later with your help. Thanks.

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#2

What format are you using to transfer models?

If it is .3ds triangulated models are all it can carry. It is a fundamental problem with .3ds, I recommend .obj or .fbx (although I am just about to try .fbx, I let you know how it goes shortly).

#3

I am using .obj. I export my Wings models into Blender 2.28a. Maybe I can post a test Wings3d model for you to check out.
Turning off smooth shading in Blender seems to make things look better. But until I get this worked out, I have to switch modeling work back to Blender.

I just downloaded this little helper until I get Wings3d normals thing down- http://www.setanta.nildram.co.uk/LoopCutter.html

Thanks.

#4

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