[1.8.9]Making models for Minecraft Forge

[BuddingDev]

Hi Guys

I am planning to make models for my mod.

So I am trying to list out possible tools that I may use in case I need to make a model.

It seems that Techne is a bit out-dated (*seems*) and I dont know what file type it is exporting to.

So I was thinking: can I use any modelling programs out there, export the models into a certain file type, do something in the code, and volia, make the custom model appear in game?

[Anora]

by what I know it uses the .obj  format but I could be wrong

[Choonster]

Forge supports models in JSON, OBJ or B3D format in the baked model system. This is mainly designed to be used for blocks/items, but it can be used for entities as well.

 

JSON models (a format specific to Minecraft) can either be written by hand or created in a program like MrCrayfish's Model Creator. OBJ and B3D models can be created in mainstream 3D modelling programs.

 

Baked models can be animated using the Model Animation System (the

net.minecraftforge.client.model.animation

package). This page explains the grammar of the Animation State Machine files.