United3dArtists Archive

I'm sorry if this is a common problem, however I just read about 75 threads and couldn't find this problem anywhere.

I am trying to import models from Truespace 4.1 to 7.61. They show up perfectly when imported into the Model (6.6) part. However, when I switch to workspace view, (almost) all the textures disappear and the model is all black.

The weird part is that random parts of the models have the right textures...and there is no difference in the material of those parts from the other parts that are now all black.

To be honest, 7.61 is driving me quite nuts. Other than the interface, will I be giving up much by sticking with the model side?

the two side don't support each other 100%... workspace and modelside 7.61 have many bugs to them.
try this first open 7.61 modelside and drag some default object from the library then switch to workspace side if the texture is correct then I think truespace 4.1 file or cob cannot support by 7.61 workspace although you can load it to modelside 6.6 (7.61), it just a hunch maybe others have an answer I am no expert regarding modelside.

Save your object in tS 4.1 as an .obj file.
Try installing Froo's Object Importer/Exporter on the workSpace side and then import your object directly into workSpace.

vi ... 4&start=30"

There is a lot to like about both sides of trueSpace but if you are new it can be frustrating. Being that the program development stopped for workSpace I tend to use both sides for modeling and then work on textures last to avoid problems with the Bridge. I also own VRay rendering engine and that makes using workSpace easier to use too.

Thanks for the tips. However, the .obj importer / exporter didn't work either. In fact, not only did the textures not carry over, but material properties (e.g. transparencies) didn't work either. I think I'm going to give up on 7.61 and look for a release of 6.6. I know that 7.61 has 6.6 in it, but it's not working well. For example, there is a long delay when I switch views. arrrrgghhhh!

maybe try this I don't know if will work..... when you load your TS 4.1 .cob file in modelside 6.6 save it in modelside 6.6 .cob before you use the bridge to workspace so that it will overide the ts 4.1 file properties to ts 6.6, since modelside 6.6 cross easily than 4.1.

BTW: when you load your ts 4.1 .cob file in 6.6 make sure that the bridge is off so that it will not transfer the 4.1 .cob file automatically to workspace, save it first before activating the bridge on.

don't know if this thing will work... just give it a try.