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[G] Tutorial: Use any ingame model as a doodad

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lefix
Profile Joined February 2011
Germany1082 Posts
July 02 2011 19:24 GMT
#1
Did you know you can use any model that exists in the game as a doodad? It is actually pretty simple and takes only a minute. And there are plenty of models that came with the game that will give you more options for decorating your maps. It comes in handy when you are running out of ideas for doodads to use for your map

Here is a very basic step by step guide - assuming you have at least opened the data editor once at some point

(Note: Things might actually be called different in the editor, i am using the german editor so i can only assume what it is called in the english version of the editor )

1. In the Data Editor: Go to Data-> Create doodad
Set a name, doodad type, base size (this is important for selecting and moving your doodad in the editor)

2. Open the "Models" tab, find the doodad you have just created.
Find the field that says model, double click it, and browse the the folders (Buildings, Units, etc.). Pick any model file (*.m3)

3. Place it on your map


Here's an example with a 500% size Point Defense Drone doodad floating behind/under the space platform.

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SidianTheBard
Profile Joined October 2010
United States2469 Posts
July 02 2011 20:04 GMT
#2
Simple enough.

Thanks! ^_^
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Mr. Wiggles
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Canada5894 Posts
July 02 2011 20:10 GMT
#3
That's pretty cool, haha.

Someone should add a couple shady marines beneath the street-light on Metal. That would be hilarious. :p
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The_Templar
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
your Country52751 Posts
July 02 2011 21:18 GMT
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theBOOCH
Profile Joined November 2010
United States832 Posts
July 02 2011 21:32 GMT
#5
Someone should add a couple shady marines beneath the street-light on Metal. That would be hilarious.


That would be hilarious. Someone should make a redlight district themed map XD
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epikAnglory
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States1120 Posts
July 02 2011 22:03 GMT
#6
Wow simple and awesone, please write more guides and I am intereste in making maps but I cannot do anything! Nice post!
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Mr. Wiggles
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Canada5894 Posts
July 02 2011 22:59 GMT
#7
On July 03 2011 06:32 theBOOCH wrote:
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Someone should add a couple shady marines beneath the street-light on Metal. That would be hilarious.


That would be hilarious. Someone should make a redlight district themed map XD


Yeah, stick those Night Elf dancers all over and stuff outside buildings, haha. Have some shady alleys working as back doors to your third. :p
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