RED ALERT 2 is a video game that has attracted a lot of players for its unique and engaging gameplay. It is not uncommon for players to want to mod or import new models into the game to improve their gaming experience. This article will provide a guide to importing models into RED ALERT 2.
The first step is to ensure that you have all the necessary tools for importing models. You will need 3D Studio Max， NotePad， and the Voxel Section Editor III (VXLSE III) tool. These tools are crucial in importing and editing models for RED ALERT 2.
Once you have these tools installed， you will need to locate the 'IngameUI.ini' file in the 'Data' folder of the game directory on your computer. Right-click on the file and open it in NotePad to edit. NotePad is a text editor that allows you to modify the files in the game.
Look for the '[Generals]' section and add the line 'AllowAllUnitModelTypes=true' below it. This line allows the game to recognize all model types. Save the changes and close the file.
After making these changes， you can now open 3D Studio Max and create the model you want to import. You can also download models from the internet or create them with other modeling software. Once you have your model， export it in .3ds format.
Next， open VXLSE III and click on 'Import Model.' Select the .3ds file you exported and import it into VXLSE III. You can edit the model using VXLSE III. Once you have finished editing， click on 'Export.' Save the model as a .vxl file.
The final step is to add the new model to the game. Locate the 'Rules' folder in the 'Data' directory and open the 'Art.ini' file in NotePad. Scroll down to the bottom and add a new line with the following text: '[NewModelName];//This is a new model'
Replace 'NewModelName' with the name of your model and save the changes. Finally， move the .vxl file of your model into the 'RA2\Data\Uber' folder， and your model is now ready to be used.
In conclusion， importing models into RED ALERT 2 requires a few tools and some basic knowledge of editing the game files. With the steps outlined above， you can easily import and use new models in the game.
