Unpack .DAT lithtech files

I already create plugin for it lithtech .DAT files " it shows you maps models only "
I want to make TUT because i know that most of you want to know .
i ask a lot before just to get maps models not for hacking , But no one helped me so i decided to make it by my self
Before i make the TUT just please leave comments and approve from admin or mod
i unpack oilreg map just as PROVE you can download it in attachments ( .obj file )
i know how to texture it easier too just please give me the first push to start because i'm too lazy xD

https://i.imgur.com/rX71Z.png

https://i.imgur.com/uFiAK.png

Mate plz, make it public <3

@edIT.

https://screenshu.com/static/uploads/.../zc/9veo4w.jpg

xD easy ;D

i use easier trick ( not blender ) but i know how texture auto.. ;)

i use Blend for show you obj
;)

your taking the long way around when your extracting as obj and not keeping the textures applied

there's 2 methods that would save you time from re-texturing.

1.) Take the source code for the World Packer (which takes the world LTA and converts to DAT) and reverse it to make a DAT - LTA converter. This would hold textures, spawn points, game start points, triggers etc. and it could be used for hacking

2.) if your doing it for video, rather than making a LTA decompiler, convert the DAT files to the same file format as CS:S

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Originally Posted by supercarz1991

your taking the long way around when your extracting as obj and not keeping the textures applied

there's 2 methods that would save you time from re-texturing.

1.) Take the source code for the World Packer (which takes the world LTA and converts to DAT) and reverse it to make a DAT - LTA converter. This would hold textures, spawn points, game start points, triggers etc. and it could be used for hacking

2.) if your doing it for video, rather than making a LTA decompiler, convert the DAT files to the same file format as CS:S

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You Are A genius Bro :)

But How To Convert The DAT files To The Same File Format as CS:S

-DeadCode- can you check your Conversations? :P

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Originally Posted by -DeadCode-

You Are A genius Bro :)

But How To Convert The DAT files To The Same File Format as CS:S

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i'm no coder or reverser, so don't ask me lol

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Originally Posted by -DeadCode-

You Are A genius Bro :)
But How To Convert The DAT files To The Same File Format as CS:S

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Load the DAT file and extract all of the geometry, than convert the geometry to the Source coordinate system as Lithtech uses non-standard ones and then export the converted geometry in the format that Source uses (modified BSP I believe). Simple really.

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Originally Posted by Drigien

Load the DAT file and extract all of the geometry, than convert the geometry to the Source coordinate system as Lithtech uses non-standard ones and then export the converted geometry in the format that Source uses (modified BSP I believe). Simple really.

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O.o I'll Be lier if i said that i understand ....
Can You Please just Tell Me How To Extract DAT not as 3D only ...

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Originally Posted by -DeadCode-

O.o I'll Be lier if i said that i understand ....
Can You Please just Tell Me How To Extract DAT not as 3D only ...

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You have to write your own program to access and edit/convert the non-3D parts.

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Psuedo Code:

While there is still data to read:
    Read data string.
    Determine what data has been read.
    Process data in relation to what it is.
   
Process the data as a whole.

While there is data that has not been exported:
    export out converted data string.

End program.

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Originally Posted by Drigien

You have to write your own program to access and edit/convert the non-3D parts.

Code:

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Psuedo Code:

While there is still data to read:
    Read data string.
    Determine what data has been read.
    Process data in relation to what it is.
   
Process the data as a whole.

While there is data that has not been exported:
    export out converted data string.

End program.

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I Think I should learn More About Programming .....
Thx Bro

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Originally Posted by Lenart

Mate plz, make it public <3

@edIT.

https://screenshu.com/static/uploads/.../zc/9veo4w.jpg

xD easy ;D

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what program is this?

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Originally Posted by pDevice

what program is this?

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It's called "Blender"

very nice
well done