Importing Animations from one model to another

[Clackdor]

So, I had this great idea that I would be able to buy certain models that had different animations and that I would somehow be able to combine them and have all the animations available for both models. Having trouble figuring out exactly how to accomplish that.

 

For this exercise, I'm using a bought model from Dexsoft that has all of the animations I want, except a strafe. Well, I picked up a model on special from Arteria3D that does have the strafe animation. I'm wanting to "export" the strafe somehow and "import" it to the Dexsoft model to use. I had thought UU3D would let me do this, but I'm having lots of trouble.

 

How might I accomplish creating a GMF model, with all the animations I want, using only Blender, UU3D, Leadwerks Tools/Commands, and other freeware?

 

Thanks!

[macklebee]

you won't be able to combine animations unless they have the exact same bone hierarchy... your best best is to contact dexsoft and request the "strafe" animation...

[Clackdor]

That really limits us guys who are buying artwork to one artist/shop for animations.

 

It looks like I can trim up bone hierarchies and names in UU3D, though.

[Clackdor]

Well, I was able to use Blender and UU3D to give the models the same bone hierarchy and names. Now, I need to see if I can transfer animations between them. Any tips?

[macklebee]

you can try this: http://www.leadwerks.com/werkspace/topic/4129-animation-with-lods/page__view__findpost__p__36450

 

but i suspect you might still see some weird results tho... just changing the names doesn't take into account the relative positions/rotations of each bone to its children and parent bones... you might get lucky and there will not be much difference...

[Pixel Perfect]

As Macklebee suggests, you might get lucky but you might be better just asking for the strafe animation from Dexsoft (worth a try) or using an animation package (I use Fragsoft) and adding the strafe animation yourself. Strafe would be one of the easier ones to do.

 

This is where it pays to use a modeler that uses a standard skeleton for its characters as you can then mix and match the animations.