Not Importing 3DS Max Animation Clip

[vlsheehan]

I've created an animated flag in Max but Stingray is not importing the animated clip. The flag has 300 frames so is there a limit?

Below is a link to the Max file.

http://a360.co/2mIyBoU

Below is a link to the exported FBX file.

http://a360.co/2mICIRO

Here is the method I used in creating the flag with the exception of using the Garment Maker, I used a plane then divided it into 25x25.

Thanks,

[__ben__]

Could you please post the FBX along with the dependencies? In particular when I try importing your FBX it is missing the file:

F:\Installs\AutoCAD Drawings\3D Civil View\materiallibraries\US-Flag.jpg

Perhaps when you prepare the FBX you can embed the textures?

The flag did import into Stingray however it was solid black since the texture was missing.

[vlsheehan]

I have read the keyframes created from a Cloth Modifer Simulation in 3DS Max are different than standard animation keyframes. The simulated keyframes are not exporting to FBX so this is not a Stingray issue. When/if I find a workaround, I'll post it.

[jpvangastel]

The best approach in 3ds Max would be to use bones with splineIK and a SkinWrap modifier which is capable to transfer your cloth simulation onto the 3ds Max bones. Skin is exported with the animation to stingray.

JP van Gastel

Autodesk Media & Entertainment Specialist

[Shanii2]

You can also enable it as apex cloth, and the flag will animate procedurally inside the engine, as you would with other simulation

[dave.tyner]

@Shanii2 Max does Apex cloth?

[Shanii2]

Yes it does,  installing proper nvidia plugin and there are tutorials on how to do apex cloth simulation for 3ds max and follow the workflow for importing in engine.