hey, i have noticed in 2.5 that there is no direct support, and i have some models that need to be in direct x or b3d format for the animation. iv found a few direct x exporters with broken links on the blender site, but as said, the links are broken. can anyone direct me to a working one or help me get these exported?
2.5 is still in beta state and under development and there is still functionality missing.
If you need working .x exporters, install 2.49 for now.
You could also try a 3rd party convertor, if you export .obj in B2.5 you can convert it to pretty much everything. Just google for a fitting tool.
but if i export it to .obj would i lose my animations? also, i can install 2.49, can i use .blnd files form 2.5 in 2.49 just to export?
No, Animations from B2.5 are not downward compatible as the whole animation system changed, along with the datastructure - you would have to work with 2.49.
And no. .obj can´t export animations. I didn´t knew that was a requirement. And I can´t really guarantee that the animation export actually works.
I guess all you can do then is to wait until the B2.5 .x exporter is working.
i understand, thankyou anyways