Can some one help me with converting Models?

[Evan]

Hi!, so Im trying to convert some models from the beta to retail (like replacing the airboat with the jetski) So i stared out with trying the model converter in the tools downloads but that kept spitting missing file errors at me so then I found a form telling me to try and use a plugin for 3ds max, well 3ds max is not only expensive but will not work on my computer, So if any one can help me with some sort of converter tool or just convert them for me that would be great Thanks!

[Ago]

 Nicknine's converter. Takes beta models and just ports  them up to modern source with their anims included.
https://hl2-beta.ru/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=170;language=english
If you can't figure it out, I'll port the Jetski for you with it.

[Evan]

Nicknine's converter. Takes beta models and just ports  them up to modern source with their anims included.
https://hl2-beta.ru/index.php?action=downloads;sa=view;down=170;language=english
If you can't figure it out, I'll port the Jetski for you with it.

If you could explain how to use it that would be great, I tried putting it in the bin of anon-hl2 but that didn't work

[Ago]

Inside the converter, there's already a readme, but I'll put it in a simple manner for you.
Create a text file with the following structure
mdlconverter -game "(The directory of where you want the model to go.)" "(Directory of the model you want converted.)"
Then change the .txt extension after you've saved the file to .bat, run it and voila. You should have your converted model in the specified directory!

Here's an example from one of my own.
mdlconverter -game "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\sourcemods\test" "C:\Users\Ago\Desktop\HL2 Beta\anon-hl2\hl2\models\Stalker.mdl"

Edit: Don't forget to put the bat in the bin of Source SDK 2013 SP!

[Evan]

Inside the converter, there's already a readme, but I'll put it in a simple manner for you.
Create a text file with the following structure
mdlconverter -game "(The directory of where you want the model to go.)" "(Directory of the model you want converted.)"
Then change the .txt extension after you've saved the file to .bat, run it and voila. You should have your converted model in the specified directory!

Here's an example from one of my own.
mdlconverter -game "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\sourcemods\test" "C:\Users\Ago\Desktop\HL2 Beta\anon-hl2\hl2\models\Stalker.mdl"

Edit: Don't forget to put the bat in the bin of Source SDK 2013 SP!

Thank you so much! 

[Ago]

No problem at all. 

[Evan]

No problem at all. 

So I have another problem, The vmts arnt working no matter where I put them, There not even converting over.

[Ago]

They should do? Could you give me a screenshot of what happens for you?

[Evan]

They should do? Could you give me a screenshot of what happens for you?

The Converter says it cant find Models\jetski\jetski0001 (the material vmt)

so the model transfers and works fine, The vmts how ever wont work at all, Ive even tried replacing them with renamed vmts still they dont work

[Evan]

Heres the screenshot

[Ago]

Heres the screenshot

This is probably just due to the fact that the Jetski doesn't really have any proper textures? I can't say I've encountered this error myself, so I'm not sure how to deal with it.

[Evan]

Heres the screenshot

This is probably just due to the fact that the Jetski doesn't really have any proper textures? I can't say I've encountered this error myself, so I'm not sure how to deal with it.

True but it also does the same thing to other models as well, Do I need to patch the beta for it to work properly?

[Ago]

Heres the screenshot

This is probably just due to the fact that the Jetski doesn't really have any proper textures? I can't say I've encountered this error myself, so I'm not sure how to deal with it.

True but it also does the same thing to other models as well, Do I need to patch the beta for it to work properly?

No, I wouldn't imagine so. I've done it before patching the beta before...

[Evan]

Heres the screenshot

This is probably just due to the fact that the Jetski doesn't really have any proper textures? I can't say I've encountered this error myself, so I'm not sure how to deal with it.

True but it also does the same thing to other models as well, Do I need to patch the beta for it to work properly?

No, I wouldn't imagine so. I've done it before patching the beta before...

I think the problem Is I was using the wrong gameinfo.txt I was using the SDK 2013 one, I switched it to Hl2's and converted the healthvile and that one worked fine

[Evan]

Apparently thats just for the healthvile. T_T   ,Idk what Im doing wrong