3D Files And Macs (And Rar)

[project phoenix]

so yeah, I tried finding rarlabs for macs but It didn't work. any input?



and I could use some advice on making 3d files themselves. i kinda suck...

 

[rundown]

I use stuffit for my rar's



and for the 3d go here... http://405th.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25019

its not something you can do instantly. Thats maybe one of the reasons there are courses for this in school and other places. But yes you can learn it on your own if you have the patience. Good luck.

 

[Sniperbaas]

Try using a version of 7zip



http://www.7-zip.org/download.html



(Scroll down for the mac version)



In terms of making 3d models.... I'd recommend blender as it's free...



Available here

http://www.blender.org/download/get-blender/



(Scroll down to mac osx)



In terms of learning blender, I'd recommend on hands experience and using this wikibook

http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Blender_3D:_Noob_to_Pro







Cheers!



Edit: looks like rundown beat me to it :lol

 

[project phoenix]

thanks for all the advice guys!



P.S. Rundown you are my idol!



EDIT: how do I open 3d files or pdo files in blender?

 

[ratchet fan]

thanks for all the advice guys!



P.S. Rundown you are my idol!



EDIT: how do I open 3d files or pdo files in blender?

i"m sorry off topic but what does your signature video mean?

 

[project phoenix]

i"m sorry off topic but what does your signature video mean?

I just thought Emile was a bamf, so I just threw it on here...

 

[ratchet fan]

I just thought Emile was a bamf, so I just threw it on here...

seems like a good enough reason!

 

[kaboose00]

my rule of thumb is that every program not made specifically for mac gets angry and evil... just saying

 

[project phoenix]

my rule of thumb is that every program not made specifically for mac gets angry and evil... just saying

macs are quite hassle free!

 

[HaloGoddess]

EDIT: how do I open 3d files or pdo files in blender?

In blender, at the top, click on file, then click on import and then find the file extension that the file has that you need to open. You will then need to know navigate to where you have the file located.



Blender can NOT open a .pdo file. You will need to convert it to something else that blender can open. You can always open the file in pepakura and as long as the file is already unfolded, you can go to file, export and at the bottom of the list, it will let you save it as a .obj file which blender CAN open. Hope that helps.



However, I THINK you need to have bought a license key so that you can fully use all the options in pepakura. I'm not 100% sure.

 

[project phoenix]

In blender, at the top, click on file, then click on import and then find the file extension that the file has that you need to open. You will then need to know navigate to where you have the file located.



Blender can NOT open a .pdo file. You will need to convert it to something else that blender can open. You can always open the file in pepakura and as long as the file is already unfolded, you can go to file, export and at the bottom of the list, it will let you save it as a .obj file which blender CAN open. Hope that helps.



However, I THINK you need to have bought a license key so that you can fully use all the options in pepakura. I'm not 100% sure.

thank you very much! Your knowledge is much appreciated!

 

[dung0beetle]

macs are quite hassle free!

So are PC's when you keep the kids away from it and it's compatible with everything, so that helps.



[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d85p7JZXNy8[/media]

 

[project phoenix]

So are PC's when you keep the kids away from it and it's compatible with everything, so that helps.



[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d85p7JZXNy8[/media]

ha nice! and nice ironman helm btw, I'm using it for my build!

 

[drgon47]

Just an FYI, blender can unfold models in a similar fashion to Pepakura.