Spring RTS Engine

Needed:
Model, uv map, obj2illustrator.py, python 2.6 installed, Adobe Fireworks, Wings3d

Step 1: Get ur model uvmapped.


Step 2: Right click AutoUV, create texture.


Step 3: Export as OBJ.


Step 4. Open obj2illustrator.py in notepad, edit filename and size. Run it (double click obj2illustrator.py).


Step 5: open .ai file in fireworks, import style library (optional)


Step 6: Combine paths where you want contiguous surfaces.


Step 7: Set styles, set fun stuff.


Step 8: Draw random shapes, combine them.


Step 9: Add effects (filters). Save as bmp, overwrite the ones made from wings (cube_auv.bmp or similar by default)


Step 10: Set external (window/outliner)


Step 11: Set to bmp24, Save as bmp, overwrite the one made from wings (cube_auv.bmp or similar by default)


Step 12: Right click autouv, refresh. Right click pick up. Right click default: drop as diffuse. enjoy!

This is exciting!
Nice work, and many thanks for the tutorial!

Hawt Secks. I'm pretty sure that .AI files open in Inkscape too.

When I get to method 4 I change the name and size of obj2illustrator.py in notepad. But when I go to run obj2illustrator.py nothing happens so I don't have a .obj.ai file to open in fireworks. Is there something simple im doing wrong? I have python 2.6 installed there are newer versions of python should I have the latest even though you specifically state version 2.6?

Are you sure your obj file is next to the py file? Could you post your obj file (or pm me link if you dont want it revealed)

Ok moved .obj file next to .py file it works now thanks. Will let you know if I come across anymore problems.

truly remarcable i may get fireworks afterall