Can I make something (like a sword) in 3ds Max, then import it to the creation kit to make in game?

If so, how do I do it?

Thanks!

Nifskope.

It's a pretty involved process, but there are tutorials, even some videos, out there on how it works.

I'm no expert, though, so that's about as much help as I can offer. You'll have to export from Max as a .nif (NetImmerse/Gamebyro format).

Yes you can, but i would recommend to flatten the textures down with PS.
It's still gonna be a 3d model in buildup, but mashing it down with the PS makes it easier for the CK (atleast for me).

I've had this problem as well. Does anyone know a guide or resource for importing a model into the Creation Kit? All the guides I have found are rough workarounds written before the Creation Kit was released.

The creation kit has no moddeling or import/export functions. It can only use NIF files, so those "workarounds" are the only way to go.

- Create the mesh and export it as .obj
- Open an existing NIF file in http://niftools.sourceforge.net/wiki/NifSkope, select the NiTriShape entry and import your .OBJ
- Save the NIF file somewhere under Skyrim/Meshes and create a new static using that model in the CK.

Still no way to export proper collision from max?

I'm not super familiar with the workings of the Creation Kit or the Plug-in system for Skyrim. Will this method allow for the sharing of the Mod through the workshop, etc? Or would each person that wants to use the mod have to fiddle with thier files? If this would create a sharable plug-in, then that's what I was looking for.
If that's the case, can anyone recommend a more in depth tutorial for this?
Also if anyone knows of a tutorial for getting a custom NPC or Mount model into the game, that would be much appreciated.

Hey,

i am very new to this.

But i found that there is in every objects properties dialog a option for choosing "model" isnt this supposed to where the model goes?

All the best.

Ok, i downloaded a . obj of a m16 made with 3ds max, and I opened a nif file of some plant, and i click on the NiTriShapeData... how do i import the obj file because I don't see that option.

Select the NiTriShape and then use File / Import / Import .OBJ