https://github.com/niftools/blender_niftools_addon/releases/tag/blender-2.6.0a.dev6 << blender import addon for .nif files https://www.blender.org/ << 2.79 preferably http://niftools.sourceforge.net/wiki/NifSkope << Previewing mods / opening .nif files Notable sites for Skyrim Mod Sharing :
https://www.nexusmods.com/ https://www.schaken-mods.com/ https://www.google.com/ Before Proceeding it is very important to only share skyrim mods that is not blocked by paywall, it is their creation after all with all due respect them, as most of them usually makes it on their own using ZBrush and other program..
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Part 1 : Importing the .nif file
Traverse the meshes folder until u find...
Choose whichever you want to Convert... for me i will choose upper_1.nif
Let it load.. it might take a while base on how heavy the mesh are, usually it will take around 1-2 mins for 2 mb+ nif file, until...
What the its so big how am i going to fit it to my personal body mod??????????????? np proceed to part 2
Part 2 : Scaling the mesh
Use Dimension Scale set X Y Z to value of 1 (smaller)
Rotate them 180 degree, don't ask me why skyrim have off-axis mesh, i was also confused first :v
Before going to Sculpting, press the keybind 'Ctrl + A' to confirm transform for the mesh then go to edit mode to "fit" it to the body for me it is like this :
Part 3 : Sculpting
i actually do not know what to add for sculpting guide really, it is base on experience, and how hard the body you want to convert the cloth to
however i do have some tips for beginners use 'Clay', 'Sculpt Draw', 'Grab', 'Snake hook'. use these and train yourself and remember to always save your progress!
Avoid using Smooth / Blob / Inflate / Deflate
Result :
For weighting and exporting to .dae file, follow the guide for Collatkane, the tutorial should be here
If you wish to share the mods in this site, though they most likely will not ever find this site Credit the original creators!!!!
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