how to give a civilian a head

Hello,

i know that the title is a bit 'ambiguous' but i dont care.

I have a civilian in a mission, but i want to give him a different head/face.

is this possible and if yes how can this be done?

thanks in advance.

[uPDATE]

Got my hands on a complete model now, remodeling the head and hair now.

may 22

playing around with transparant hair-piece.

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May 18

Here is a vid of what i got now, before i remodel the head & hair again.

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14 may:

Standard BIS headmodel adjusted, im still looking for a way to get it ingame.

11 may:

here is a small progress update on the my head.

i used the BIS head model to start with.

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10 may:

progress update, using the AT-Glasses xample (see thread)

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This should be moved to:

http://forums.bistudio.com/forumdisplay.php?f=93

Doubleclick the civ, type into the init line:

this setface "face01"

Done. You can chose from face01 to face 107.

Also see:

http://community.bistudio.com/wiki/setFace

use

unitname setface "Face35";

The number of faces range from 01-100something.

Or you can define his identity and set it up in the description.ext where you can choose his glasses. I can provide you with a sample mission for this if you want.

EDIT: Icewindo beat me by 4 minutes, im slow :P

thanks for the fast replies!

@Jelliz thats interesting, coz my civilian has glasses and i dont want him to have them.

could you send me a link to that xample mission?

Nice quick & informational replies, I would just like to point out that this topic name is absolutely hillarious :)

Here you go, note that i use this setidentity "p"; in the init line on the civilian. This will make the game find that identity in the description.ext(open with notepad).

http://www.filefront.com/16407355/example.utes.7z

Edit: Feel free to PM me with questions regarding the example mission, i'll answer to the best of my ability.

Edit2: remember to put it into the missions folder in your profile folder so you can view it in the mission editor. /documents/arma2 other profiles/username/missions

thanks, i'll try it out.

Here is what i got so far. ( the tie & head is wrong )

im gonna check out your mission, and play around with the head.

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Thanks for the instructions! this worked, but only changes the face. not the head ( like hair )

I wonder if that's possible, or maybe i need to make a complete new model?

on that civvie model the hair wont change, only the face.(this also goes for the school teacher, doctor and assistant models too, the hair is like a helmet)

You would have to make a new model since BIS havent released the unbinarized models. That i cant help you with since i barely have learned some retexturing.

You can also define hats and hairstyles as identity and 'wear' them by selecting in profile instead of glasses, or using setidentity paramter in missions.

Of course someone would need to model Mr. Hoppers hair first ... tough job if you ask me :D

You can also define hats and hairstyles as identity and 'wear' them by selecting in profile instead of glasses, or using setidentity paramter in missions.

Of course someone would need to model Mr. Hoppers hair first ... tough job if you ask me :D

So you are saying i could give Mr civilian Functionary a complete new head, and even new coat? ( which hangs more loose/open? )

Can i re-use the civilian head/hair and remodel it?

if not, how can i only remodel the head/hair?

BTW: the hair shouldnt be a problem if i could remodel the head a bit.

(i could reconsider a haircut...)

So you are saying i could give Mr civilian Functionary a complete new head, and even new coat? ( which hangs more loose/open? )

Can i re-use the civilian head/hair and remodel it?

if not, how can i only remodel the head/hair?

BTW: the hair shouldnt be a problem if i could remodel the head a bit.

(i could reconsider a haircut...)

For new head & coat you´d need an entirely changed model.

Without touching the model you can only change the face texture, or the body texture.

What i´m referring to is this: clickey.

Those 'glasses selections' can be put on any unit.

Instead of a paperbag you would just model the hair, and there you are.

Welcome back btw! :)

do i understand this correct?

I cant remodel the head.

I can however add 'sunglasses' - which isnt a sunglass but is actually a 'wig'

You can remodel the head too, it just takes so much more work.

Second statement is fully correct.

(i could reconsider a haircut...)

No! That hair style is one of your trademarks, in my opinion! :)

progress update, using the AT-Glasses xample

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No! That hair style is one of your trademarks, in my opinion! :)

He could use the vegetation generator(LINDA or whatever its called)

Nice quick & informational replies, I would just like to point out that this topic name is absolutely hillarious :)

addveh "Hooker1";

here is a small progress update on the my head

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I remodelled the standard-bis head. (bysta.p3d)

For now, i would like to get this head on the default BIS model, which is maybe remodelled/retextured later.

Could any-1 give me some hint or example to get it ingame?

thanks in advance!

This would all go in your config.cpp:

This will use the custom head model, as a face in the list. Also, it will allow you to give the AI unit your head too via the setface command.

Super!

i will try this asap!

Thanks

@Jackal326

I dont exactly know what to do with these.

i made a pbo, loaded it but dont see any new stuff in the editor or in the profile page under the faces.

can you give me a push in the right direction?

i have the followingfolders/files. ( http://armedassault.eu/jerryhopper/jerryhopper.rar )

/jerryhopper/config.cpp

/jerryhopper/bysta_hopper.p3d

/jerryhopper/data/hhl_04_co.paa

config.cpp contains :

class CfgHeads 
{
   class DefaultHead;	// External class reference
   class JerryHoppersHead: DefaultHead 
   {
       model = "\jerryhopper\bysta_hopper.p3d";

       class Wounds 
       {
           tex[] = {};
           mat[] = {};
    	};
 	};
};

class CfgFaces 
{
class Default;	// External class reference

   class Man : Default 
   {
       class Default;	// External class reference

       class JerryHopper: Default 
       {
           name = "Jerry Hopper Has Strange Hair";
           texture = "\jerryhopper\hhl_04_co.paa";
           identityTypes[] = {"JerryHopper"};
           head = "JerryHoppersHead";
           disabled = 0;
       };
   };
};

Turns out I needed to add a model.cfg and tweak the config slightly, but I got it ingame for you:

Check Here for the updated download, but please note, you'll need to Binarize it using BinPBO to get it to work ingame for you. I can upload the working PBO for you if need be, but you wont be able to further modify the model if thats the case.

Thanks a million,

will look into it now.

Update:

It seems there is no problem getting the head on the player ( a US officer )

But on a civilian, its a no go.

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Some civilian models aint using a changeable head.

But check the stuff i sent you mate.