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how do I convert an obj file to an MD3 file?

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I have found the perfect skin for my mapmodel and the skin is like the skin of the robot monkeys. I believe I have to convert my obj file o an MD3 file and change the cfg to make the skin go with my mapmodel. However, i can't use blender to convert it because it can only import blender files and export them as different files. :x How do I convert my obj file to an MD3 or required file for my skin to work with my mapmodel? :?
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Re: how do I convert an obj file to an MD3 file?

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Open Blender > File > Import > Choose, Wavefront - OBJ > Find and select your model > File > Export > 3DS.

Download this --> http://www.quakeunity.com/file=481 "Very handy one of the best converters i've used" Open Npherno > Import Objects > Your model > Rebuild Normals > Export objects > Select MD3 ...etc.
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Re: how do I convert an obj file to an MD3 file?

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Are you sure I have to convert it to 3ds and not MD3?
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Re: how do I convert an obj file to an MD3 file?

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I tried Npherno but when I select my model (.obj,.MD2,.3ds) it says that it is not an MD3 model and will not import it!
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Re: how do I convert an obj file to an MD3 file?

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If your using obj it won't work, use 3ds.
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Re: how do I convert an obj file to an MD3 file?

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Thanks for this GR1M, Lucky for me I already use 3Ds Max, so I can skip a step (converting to 3Ds), All I have to do is Export to MD3, If only there was one for 3Ds to MD5...
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