/libw3d

A repository for loading the W3D format, a model format created by westwood studios

Primary LanguageC++MIT LicenseMIT

Purpose of this project

This project is aimed at loading w3d model files (Westwood 3D), a format that was used for games of the Westwood Studio and EAs SAGE Engine.

Build status

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How to build

Make sure you clone the repository recursive, since it makes use of a lot of submodules

$ mkdir build && cd build
$ cmake ..
$ cmake --build .

Format specification

Most of information is taken from w3dmodel header, that was part of the RenX SDK.

Current status

Loading of most chunks is added, but the w3d_viewer is currently not rendering everything. Parts missing is:

  • skeletons
  • animations (compressed & uncompressed)
  • vertex colors
  • texture animation

Sample screenshot of Barracks from Battle for Middleearth II:

Image of Gondor Barracks