How to use ltb_to_lta.exe:
From the exe itself
Usage ltb_to_lta.exe [M] [T] [O]
M - the ltb model file [eg mesh****b]
T - Mesh Type:
"-roe" Rubies of Eventide [Default]
"-tron" Tron 2.0 (NOFL?)
"-satk" Sudden Attack
"-carms" Combat Arms
O - Optional Arguments
"-view" (First Person) View Model Mesh Type
...
Example useage for world models:
ltb_to_lta.exe characterModel****b -carms
Example usage for view models:
ltb_to_lta.exe viewGunModel****b -carms -view
If everything worked ok, you should see something like "Saving... ", and will have '****a' model file at the same place as the '****b'.
Note: If you are
NOT using a Combat Arms model chances are you will need to
CHANGE THE MESH TYPE. If the game is not listed, try using the various mesh types listed here first before letting me know, as these cover other games as well.
If you get an error popping up then it means the converter failed. Try another mesh type, or try the '-view' option. If none of these work then the model is not yet supported.
The Batch Files:
I have included two batch files with the converter to ease the usage.
First you have to edit them to change the path from C:\ltb_to_lta.exe to the path wherever you have placed your copy of it, eg 'C:\User\Documents\ltb_to_lta.exe'. After this initial setup, all you have to do is drag the model you want to convert onto the appropriate batch file.
to_lta_CA.bat, is for world models.
to_lta_CA-VIEW.bat, is for view models.
If you are using other games, you will either have to change the batch files' mesh type, or better, create an additional pair for the new game with the appropriate mesh type.
Hopefully this will help people having problems..