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This video shows you how to use the lslib tool to convert models from GR2 to dae. And then how to edit an existing hair in blender 2.79.

Follow instructions on below links to install the add-ons needed to import/export GR2 models in blender
Blender Import Tool: https://github.com/LaughingLeader-DOS2-Mods/dos2de_collada_importer
Blender Export Tool: https://github.com/LaughingLeader-DOS2-Mods/dos2de_collada_exporter

lslib: https://github.com/Norbyte/lslib/releases

Will make a new video when I work out why my custom Braid worked for Gnome but is not working for all races/genders

Also because of making the hair for Gnomes it does showcase the Playable Gnomes mod

Mini Text Tutorial I wrote on the Larian Discord:

  • Convert the gr2 to dae with the Islib tool
  • Install the export script and point it to the divine.exe in the lslib folder
  • Import as collada in blender 2.79
  • Make any edits to the mesh
  • If more than one LOD (level of detail) continue to step 6 + 7 if not skip to step 8
  • Ctrl + L with all meshes selected and your edited mesh being the main mesh and select Object Data to make all LODs look the same.
  • Add the decimate modifier to the lower meshes decreasing by 0.1 per LOD and hit apply
  • Export with DOV2 script

For new meshes match object name, skeleton bone names, vertex colour and uv names otherwise it will get issues on export.

Sadly some meshes when joined still get issues on export even when following these steps, once I figure out why I will make a new
tutorial on making mash ups of hair different hair parts and creating new meshes.

Okay worked out a workaround fix will make a video as soon as possible:

  • make all edits, or mashups
  • export as dae not GR2
  • start new blend file (this step is VITAL, brings up same errors if not a new blend file)
  • import your dae
  • export with blender gr2 tool

This worked to fix some of my dae's that were not originally converting with lslib and/or the export tool in blender
no idea why starting new blend file and reimporting the dae fixes the issue but it does

10 comments

  1. Richardbean
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    Hello! I just want a base 3D model of my Tav extracted, is that at all possible and is there a guide Block Blast
    1. Padme4000
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      If you look at my tav preset guide it will help you know how to find what assets your Tav is using. You then want to search for them and extract. 
  2. ViLottie
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    Hey :) Thank you so much for this! I am super confused about step 7 and 8. I have a gr2 model that I have edited the teeth. I've basically taken the teeth from another model and I've integrated it. When I go to convert I get an error, something about the UV maps. Could you please help?
    1. ViLottie
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      Hey again! I figured out what you mean in step 7 but when I link the object data everything disappears except for the teeth I edited 
    2. Padme4000
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      Hi this is my most up to date tutorial on editing heads
  3. soriyumi
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    Thank you for doing this Padme!! I was going to write up a written tutorial on editing hairstyles, but I already have so many things to do I wasn't sure when I would get to it, so this takes a good amount of work off my plate! <3
    1. Padme4000
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      Been planning on making this since 23rd October but sadly couldn't get it done. Also have a mini text version I wrote on the larian discord which I shall actually add to this description as it may help maybe. <3 glad I could help take some work off your plate. You've been doing amazing things <3
  4. deleted101105868
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    Thank you Padme <3 You are a blessing
    1. Padme4000
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      Thank you <3 hope you enjoy trying editing hairs :)
  5. deleted62824436
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    Thank you very much! (: I'll try this out immediately!
    1. Padme4000
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      Can't wait to see what you do <3