@Lancer
thanks any info helps.

@davis

BINGO!!! TYVM

step 1.
I knew there was something I was missing.

step 2. so the UTF acts as the extractor-err what I might call the Mixer.

have not yet started or opened that app yet.

big help thanks

1 more thing if any one can.

is there a grid turn off .
I find the preferences and change grid to 0 but it remains.

sorry I am having a hard time finding my way round milkshape
like pan,zoom move simple things LOL

Hello again. ( dont like being noob or a pain)

About the .mat (texture)
(1.)
I have imported several models into milkshape.
I have also gotten the .mat files with them, but they are not on model.

the materials show up in the materials tab.

Do they need to be re-assigned to the model for view?

Or why are they not already on the model they have been assigned too?

(2.)
I have also seen things in reference to .dds files, these I assume are like “skins”.
because when I look into texture folder alos, there are only enuff it seems for 1 object.

Also, I have seen some pretty nice models made for FL
EX: the Viper from BSG. I would love to skin one of them.

Is there a place here or somewhere to D/L these models for use?

I always give credits for any thing I do use on or in a project.

Great , Thanks for the link.

It will be very helpful right now.

thanks to all for your replies.

But I will hopefully still want to use these tools in near future,
I am really getting into this game.

Oh cool old BSG Viper’s

only been working with FL for 4 days.

well it appears 2.7 is in milkshape.

EDIT:
Ok I will fool around with the options, but where are the textures .mat located?

okey dokey I got the model imported , just need textures LOL

when I use extract textures it locks up.

any suggestions on getting textures in/on model?

ok, I have gotten milkshape registered.

Now, I have tried importing Milkshape 1.8.4

EX li_elite2.cmp

or the .3db file types and it just crashes…

What is the file, file type to import a model?

and or why does it crash?

basically what do I need to import to view a complete model with textures in milkshape.

looking up file types, it seems that .cmp .sur and .mat are needed…

is there a compiled file type?

EDIT: try importing a .cmp file and it loads loads loads crash…

Hello again.

I am very new to freelancer, and not an educated user game modding attributes.

Have been going thru forums here and some of the tools in the FLMT and have not found the answer yet.

But, I kinda need a quick answer/solution.

My experience with modding/game material required a “Mixer”
to extract files from game data folder(s).

Freelancer appears to be different in that respect.
Not knowing what is what etc.

Anyhow, Trying to import into Gmax is not working with my knowledge, but here is what I am after.

I am working on forum banners/headers for community that has added Freelancer to its game servers.In order to promote the game
and add users. I am trying to get renders of ships/models from game data files. Previously I used said mixer and graphics editor and or Model viewer,W3d files has a w3d viewer.

In short. How can I accomplish this with Freelancer?
OR:
What is the file/type/location that can be imported into Gmax, or poss, Cin4d from freelancer data. As in a whole piece(not parts)
so I can get a good ss or render of it.

I have the Milkshape app, but is requiring a registration purchase
to use.

here is example image:
As you can see the screenshot of ship is not worthy.
Thanks

Did not intend to start a rumble ,LOL

but, every app has it’s purpose. pro’s n con’s

Also, one may not know how to do in one app, may know how to do in another.

Peace.

mini me wins lol

Ahh a toolkit(why dint I say that to begin with)

Whoa- I never seen so many tools for 1 game……

WOW! I got some researching ahead of me LOL

Well Thanks for the welcome.

I am excited about finding this game and playing it.

Did I mention,I do not like cheats,

especially when they are used on me……lol

Seen so much so far I am drooling at the possibilities.

Thanks, tis working.

will share with my community.

EDIT:

It is not letting me select a server??

got it, incompatible builds. Nvmnd

Trying to get multiplay working.

Looked thru FAQ’s and getting online with WinXP

Well, it does not appear to be denied.

I start the Mod manager.
Start Freelancer.

And, it hangs on connecting to global server. even after 5 mins.

I do use AVG 9.0

Can someone point me to what my problem may be?

EDIT: I am currently disabling each aspect of AVG to see if one of its components is preventing

Hello,

First off, am not a female LOL.

I am a 44 year old gamer.Just got back online about 5 years ago
after a 10 year hiatus.Am still catching up.
I am also A U.S. Army veteran (cold war)
and became partially physically disabled early 2008.(other aspects
will remain confidential) I am Mental LOL-

I am humorous, and like to skin, alter in game material and learn graphics related aspects of things.

I am into making videos also.

Do not like bashers, flamers, they irk the hell out of me.

Been a long time player/fan of Command & Conquer
and Renegade.

Some favorites also are Xcom-Ufo defense
Xcom-Apocolypse
Master of Orion series 1-3
Renegade

A quick intro.

Well thank you all for replying.

I do have experience in modifying game “stuff”

Just wanted to know what the apps were…

And it seems I have found the place.

–-curious as to why replies did not generate an email notice----

Now I got to learn this Forum, used to vBulletin and others.

Hello.

Brand new noobie here.

I have just gotten and started Freelancer. And am also
an old fan of the privateer series.(still have both on orig. disk)

I am looking to find out if there are any Utility apps for this game.

Such as , A model viewer,A file extractor, Mixer,

Anything I can use to maybe view,alter,modify game models,animations,skins etc of game files,models,characters,change textures,emitters etc…

any info would be appreciated.

Thanks
QH