help with model creation

[Haarbal]

i downloaded the plugin and the corresponding progrem to create 3d models to put in CIV, but when i save the file, it makes a .MAX file, not a .NIF file. is this caused by the fact that at the moment it is a static model and i didn't put any animation in it yet or is it because i'm using the free version.

the model i created so far

 

[Gyathaar]

Instead of save (well, you want to save too...), you use file -> export
here you can select civ4 format

 

[Haarbal]

ok found that, but how do i add an animation to the model i found the thing with the time frame and all, but how to use it is a mystery to me

 

[woodelf]

ok found that, but how do i add an animation to the model i found the thing with the time frame and all, but how to use it is a mystery to me

I imagine you'll be doing tutorials for quite a while. I'm trying to learn Blender and think animations are a long ways away for me. Not sure what you're using, but I would think there's an initial hump to get over.

 

[Haarbal]

i'm using 3ds max 7, because the plugin+free trial were avaiable and (i think) it's possible to move entire objects (like the tube on the tank) to create animations. not sure though