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The Export Log

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	The Exporter Log contains a record of events during the export process including errors and warnings. The numTriangles report is the number of polygons (aka polys) in the mesh.		The Exporter Log contains a record of events during the export process including errors and warnings. The numTriangles report is the number of polygons (aka polys) in the mesh.

	(see more on how to fix error during exporting here https://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/HowTo/Solve_Blender_Modelling_Problems#Using_Blender_for_Making_Trainz_Content)		(see more on how to fix error during exporting here [https://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/HowTo/Solve_Blender_Modelling_Problems#Using_Blender_for_Making_Trainz_Content])

	== Material Recognition by the Exporter ==		== Material Recognition by the Exporter ==

Orangeengine69: /* Exporter Output */

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Exporter Output

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	The Exporter Log contains a record of events during the export process including errors and warnings. The numTriangles report is the number of polygons (aka polys) in the mesh.		The Exporter Log contains a record of events during the export process including errors and warnings. The numTriangles report is the number of polygons (aka polys) in the mesh.

			(see more on how to fix error during exporting here https://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php/HowTo/Solve_Blender_Modelling_Problems#Using_Blender_for_Making_Trainz_Content)

	== Material Recognition by the Exporter ==		== Material Recognition by the Exporter ==

Pcas1986: Advice about getting a copy of the Trainz XML python code and a general tidy up

2021-01-14T05:09:29Z

Advice about getting a copy of the Trainz XML python code and a general tidy up

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	''Please note that this document is obsolete as of trainz-build 4.5. See [[HowTo/Export from Blender using FBX]] instead.''		''Please note that this document is obsolete as of trainz-build 4.5. See [[HowTo/Export from Blender using FBX]] instead.''

	== ~~Introduction of~~ Blender ==		== Blender ==

	{{plain link\|http://www.blender.org \|Blender}} is an open source free {{Wp\|3D graphics\|3D modelling}} application ~~or tool~~ supported ~~by the contribution of programming and development time~~ by the user community. For more information on Blender and its capabilities, please visit the {{plain link\|http://www.blender.org \|Blender website}}.		{{plain link\|http://www.blender.org \|Blender}} is an open source free {{Wp\|3D graphics\|3D modelling}} application supported by the user community. For more information on Blender and its capabilities, please visit the {{plain link\|http://www.blender.org \|Blender website}}.

	Trainz Indexed Mesh (IM) ~~models~~ can be exported by using a Blender addon developed by USCHI0815 (Torsten). This addon was available on the BitBucket site but has been removed after a re-organisation of the site. If you want a copy of the exporter you may be able to obtain one from another Trainz Blender user by asking on the Trainz forums. The current and probably last version of the Blender exporter is V0.96.		=== Exporting Models from Blender to Trainz ===

			You can export model from Blender to Trainz in either Indexed Mesh (IM) or FilmBoX (FBX) format. The FBX format was introduced to Trainz from trainz-build 4.5. IM files are obsolete although still acceptable and content creators are encouraged to use FBX. See [[HowTo/Export from Blender using FBX]].

			This tutorial is also obsolete and may not be maintained.

			IM meshes can be exported from Blender using a Blender addon developed by USCHI0815 (Torsten). This addon was available on the BitBucket site but has been removed after a re-organisation of the site. If you want a copy of the exporter you may be able to obtain one from another Trainz Blender user by asking on the Trainz forums. The current and probably last version of the Blender exporter is V0.96.
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	===Caveat===		===Caveat===
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	:* Trainz (TS09 or later preferred)		:* Trainz (TS09 or later preferred)
	:* [[Downloads\|TrainzMeshImporter.exe]]. This is provided by N3V.		:* [[Downloads\|TrainzMeshImporter.exe]]. This is provided by N3V.
	:* [http://www.blender.org/download/ Blender] (v. 2.~~57 or~~ later ~~is recommended)~~.		:* [http://www.blender.org/download/ Blender] Version 2.79 or earlier. The exporter will not work for Blender 2.80 and later.
	:* A copy of the Blender Trainz XML exporter.		:* A copy of the Blender Trainz XML exporter.
	:* Windows ~~XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32 or 64 bit) or Windows 8 (32 or 64 bit) or Mac OS X (32 or 64 bits)~~.		:* Windows - most modern versions.

	== Installing the Exporter ==		== Installing the Exporter ==
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	=== Install Blender Exporter for Trainz ===		=== Install Blender Exporter for Trainz ===

	:* ~~Download~~ the exporter.		:* Obtain a copy of the exporter from another Trainz content developer. The file is written in the Python language and the filename is called "export_trainz.py".
	:* Start Blender.		:* Start Blender.
	:* Open a new project(File -> New).		:* Open a new project(File -> New).
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	:* Start Blender and leave the default cube mesh in place.		:* Start Blender and leave the default cube mesh in place.
	:* If necessary, open the console window so you can read the error messages. In versions 2.5 through 2.63a, the console window is opened using the "toggle system console" menu entry in the "help" menu in the Blender menu bar. Beginning with version 2.64, the "toggle system console" menu has been moved to the "window" menu in the Blender menu bar. Those running a Blender version 2.49 or earlier can disregard this step, as the system console is in a window that is open whenever Blender is active.
	:* Go to File->Export and select "Trainz Mesh and Animation". Use the default settings but make sure that the save location is a temporary or working space.		:* Go to File->Export and select "Trainz Mesh and Animation". Use the default settings but make sure that the save location is a temporary or working space.
	:* The Exporter will complain about a missing file in a specific folder. The missing file is TrainzMeshImporter and the folder name is the location you need.		:* The Exporter will complain about a missing file in a specific folder. The missing file is TrainzMeshImporter and the folder name is the location you need.
	:* The location is usually in the form of "ERROR" file "C:Users\your name\AppData\Roaming\Blender Foundation\Blender\2.59\scripts\addons\TrainzMeshExporter.exe" not found". This example is typical of using the default Blender Installer. If you chose to install Blender using the zip archive then the location will be different.		:* The location is usually in the form of "ERROR" file "C:Users\your name\AppData\Roaming\Blender Foundation\Blender\2.79\scripts\addons\TrainzMeshExporter.exe" not found". This example is typical of using the default Blender Installer. If you chose to install Blender using the zip archive then the location will be different.
	:* Copy TrainzMeshExporter.exe to the location provided. If you cannot access the AppData folder see the [http://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php5?title=HowTo/Export_from_Blender&action=submit#Additional_Notes Additional Notes] section for help.		:* Copy TrainzMeshExporter.exe to the location provided. If you cannot access the AppData folder see the [http://online.ts2009.com/mediaWiki/index.php5?title=HowTo/Export_from_Blender&action=submit#Additional_Notes Additional Notes] section for help.
	:* Once you have copied TrainzMeshExporter.exe to the correct location retry the export.		:* Once you have copied TrainzMeshExporter.exe to the correct location retry the export.
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	Thanks to Mick_Berg and Jananton for their comments, and to Mick_Berg for his [http://www.mickberg.com/blenderexport1.html Blender installation tutorial].		Thanks to Mick_Berg and Jananton for their comments, and to Mick_Berg for his [http://www.mickberg.com/blenderexport1.html Blender installation tutorial].

	~~== Tutorial Updates ==~~
	~~Please feel free to update as necessary and correct errors in this tutorial. It is a WiKi contribution and intended to be maintained this way.~~

Pcas1986: /* Introduction of Blender */

2021-01-14T04:52:10Z

Introduction of Blender

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	== Introduction of Blender ==		== Introduction of Blender ==

	{{plain link\|http://www.blender.org \|Blender}} is an open source free {{Wp\|3D graphics\|3D modelling}} application or tool supported by the contribution of programming and development time by the user community. For more information on Blender and its capabilities, please visit the {{plain link\|http://www.blender.org \|Blender website}}. Blender evolves rapidly and it is not uncommon to see releases about every two months or so. As of 31 October, 2016, the current version is 2.78a. For those working with a tutorial written based upon an older version of Blender, all past versions of Blender can be downloaded on the [http://download.blender.org/release// Blender past releases] page.		{{plain link\|http://www.blender.org \|Blender}} is an open source free {{Wp\|3D graphics\|3D modelling}} application or tool supported by the contribution of programming and development time by the user community. For more information on Blender and its capabilities, please visit the {{plain link\|http://www.blender.org \|Blender website}}.

	~~Blender is extendable through the use of "add-ons" produced either~~ by ~~the~~ Blender ~~Foundation or by Blender users. One of those add-ons is the Trainz Blender exporter that was built and is maintained~~ by USCHI0815 (Torsten). ~~Torsten usually announces updates to~~ the ~~Exporter through~~ the ~~Trainz Content Creation Support forum~~. As of ~~24 April, 2014,~~ the current version of the Blender exporter is V0.96.		Trainz Indexed Mesh (IM) models can be exported by using a Blender addon developed by USCHI0815 (Torsten). This addon was available on the BitBucket site but has been removed after a re-organisation of the site. If you want a copy of the exporter you may be able to obtain one from another Trainz Blender user by asking on the Trainz forums. The current and probably last version of the Blender exporter is V0.96.
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	:* [[Downloads\|TrainzMeshImporter.exe]]. This is provided by N3V.		:* [[Downloads\|TrainzMeshImporter.exe]]. This is provided by N3V.
	:* [http://www.blender.org/download/ Blender] (v. 2.57 or later is recommended).		:* [http://www.blender.org/download/ Blender] (v. 2.57 or later is recommended).
	:* ~~[https://bitbucket.org/uschi0815/blender-~~exporter~~-for-trainz/downloads/ The Blender Exporter]~~.		:* A copy of the Blender Trainz XML exporter.
	:* Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32 or 64 bit) or Windows 8 (32 or 64 bit) or Mac OS X (32 or 64 bits).		:* Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32 or 64 bit) or Windows 8 (32 or 64 bit) or Mac OS X (32 or 64 bits).

	~~=== Blender Installation Notes ===~~

	~~Blender is available for a number of operating systems including Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. Both 32 bit and 64 bit versions are available.~~
	~~You can choose either the installer version or a zip archive. Please read any notes on the Blender.org download page: particularly if you are upgrading from a previous version.~~


	~~=== Installer Version ===~~

	The Installer Version is the easiest way to install Blender but there can be complications. If you install Blender into the default directory you should choose "Use Application Data Directory" during installation of Blender. Otherwise it might not be possible to save your preferred Exporter options due to insufficient permissions.


	~~=== Blender Zip Archive Version ===~~

	The zip archive version allows you to unzip the entire Blender folder structure and locate it in any location that suits you. The only drawback is that you will need to set up your own links to the Blender executable (Blender.exe).

	== Installing the Exporter ==		== Installing the Exporter ==

Windwalkr at 01:27, 7 November 2016

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			''Please note that this document is obsolete as of trainz-build 4.5. See [[HowTo/Export from Blender using FBX]] instead.''

	== Introduction of Blender ==		== Introduction of Blender ==

Mjolnir at 08:15, 31 October 2016

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	== Introduction of Blender ==		== Introduction of Blender ==

	{{plain link\|http://www.blender.org \|Blender}} is an open source free {{Wp\|3D graphics\|3D modelling}} application or tool supported by the contribution of programming and development time by the user community. For more information on Blender and its capabilities, please visit the {{plain link\|http://www.blender.org \|Blender website}}. Blender evolves rapidly and it is not uncommon to see releases about every two months or so. As of ~~06 April~~, 2016, the current version is 2.~~77a~~. For those working with a tutorial written based upon an older version of Blender, all past versions of Blender can be downloaded on the [http://download.blender.org/release// Blender past releases] page.		{{plain link\|http://www.blender.org \|Blender}} is an open source free {{Wp\|3D graphics\|3D modelling}} application or tool supported by the contribution of programming and development time by the user community. For more information on Blender and its capabilities, please visit the {{plain link\|http://www.blender.org \|Blender website}}. Blender evolves rapidly and it is not uncommon to see releases about every two months or so. As of 31 October, 2016, the current version is 2.78a. For those working with a tutorial written based upon an older version of Blender, all past versions of Blender can be downloaded on the [http://download.blender.org/release// Blender past releases] page.

	Blender is extendable through the use of "add-ons" produced either by the Blender Foundation or by Blender users. One of those add-ons is the Trainz Blender exporter that was built and is maintained by USCHI0815 (Torsten). Torsten usually announces updates to the Exporter through the Trainz Content Creation Support forum. As of 24 April, 2014, the current version of the Blender exporter is V0.96.		Blender is extendable through the use of "add-ons" produced either by the Blender Foundation or by Blender users. One of those add-ons is the Trainz Blender exporter that was built and is maintained by USCHI0815 (Torsten). Torsten usually announces updates to the Exporter through the Trainz Content Creation Support forum. As of 24 April, 2014, the current version of the Blender exporter is V0.96.

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2016-10-18T04:53:57Z

References

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	== References ==		== References ==
	[[Material Types]]		[[Material Types]]

	~~[[Blender -> XML Reference]]~~

	[[Category:Blender]]		[[Category:Blender]]
	[[Category:How-to guides]]		[[Category:How-to guides]]
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Unclebuck: /* References */

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References

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	== References ==		== References ==
	[[Material Types]]		[[Material Types]]

			[[Blender -> XML Reference]]

	[[Category:Blender]]		[[Category:Blender]]
	[[Category:How-to guides]]		[[Category:How-to guides]]
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Pcas1986: /* Material Recognition by the Exporter */ - minor editing changes requested by Trainz user

2016-04-19T10:24:34Z

Material Recognition by the Exporter: - minor editing changes requested by Trainz user

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	The Exporter tries to identify materials in use by the asset mesh and will provide a warning if the detected material decoration varies from that declared in the Blender file. The term "material decoration" is one of the standard Trainz material names such as "m.onetext" or "m.tbumptex". The following decision process, provided by Torsten, may be useful for developers.		The Exporter tries to identify materials in use by the asset mesh and will provide a warning if the detected material decoration varies from that declared in the Blender file. The term "material decoration" is one of the standard Trainz material names such as "m.onetext" or "m.tbumptex". The following decision process, provided by Torsten, may be useful for developers.

	The decision which material ~~decoration~~ is used is made by the texturing schema used for the material:		The decision which material name is used is made by the texturing schema used for the material:

	: no texture used -> '''m.onetex'''		: no texture used -> '''m.onetex'''
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	As material '''m.notex''' ~~causes~~ problems with ~~specific~~ assets''', m.onetex''' is used instead. It also works perfectly without any texture.		As material '''m.notex''' can cause problems with some assets''', m.onetex''' is used instead. It also works perfectly without any texture.
	The problem with '''m.tbumptex''' and '''m.tbumpenv''' is that, besides the usage of an alpha texture (which is not used for '''m.tbumpenv'''), both use a diffuse and normal texture. In this case '''m.tbumpenv''' is chosen.		The problem with '''m.tbumptex''' and '''m.tbumpenv''' is that, besides the usage of an alpha texture (which is not used for '''m.tbumpenv'''), both use a diffuse and normal texture. In this case '''m.tbumpenv''' is chosen.

	Generally, you can use any material ~~decoration~~ you want. The script does not change a syntactically correct material ~~decoration~~(e.g. Material'''m.billboard''' would pass unchanged). It only drops a message to remind you that you either use an unsupported material(as warning) or that it had chosen another material(as info).		Generally, you can use any material name you want. The script does not change a syntactically correct material name (e.g. Material'''m.billboard''' would pass unchanged). It only drops a message to remind you that you either use an unsupported material (as warning) or that it had chosen another material (as info).

	If you check the issue and find it to be OK than you can safely ignore those messages.		If you check the issue and find it to be OK than you can safely ignore those messages.

Mjolnir at 07:02, 10 April 2016

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	== Introduction of Blender ==		== Introduction of Blender ==

	{{plain link\|http://www.blender.org \|Blender}} is an open source free {{Wp\|3D graphics\|3D modelling}} application or tool supported by the contribution of programming and development time by the user community. For more information on Blender and its capabilities, please visit the {{plain link\|http://www.blender.org \|Blender website}}. Blender evolves rapidly and it is not uncommon to see releases about every two months or so. As of ~~20 March~~, 2016, the current version is 2.77. For those working with a tutorial written based upon an older version of Blender, all past versions of Blender can be downloaded on the [http://download.blender.org/release// Blender past releases] page.		{{plain link\|http://www.blender.org \|Blender}} is an open source free {{Wp\|3D graphics\|3D modelling}} application or tool supported by the contribution of programming and development time by the user community. For more information on Blender and its capabilities, please visit the {{plain link\|http://www.blender.org \|Blender website}}. Blender evolves rapidly and it is not uncommon to see releases about every two months or so. As of 06 April, 2016, the current version is 2.77a. For those working with a tutorial written based upon an older version of Blender, all past versions of Blender can be downloaded on the [http://download.blender.org/release// Blender past releases] page.

	Blender is extendable through the use of "add-ons" produced either by the Blender Foundation or by Blender users. One of those add-ons is the Trainz Blender exporter that was built and is maintained by USCHI0815 (Torsten). Torsten usually announces updates to the Exporter through the Trainz Content Creation Support forum. As of 24 April, 2014, the current version of the Blender exporter is V0.96.		Blender is extendable through the use of "add-ons" produced either by the Blender Foundation or by Blender users. One of those add-ons is the Trainz Blender exporter that was built and is maintained by USCHI0815 (Torsten). Torsten usually announces updates to the Exporter through the Trainz Content Creation Support forum. As of 24 April, 2014, the current version of the Blender exporter is V0.96.