Problems importing XMPS skeleton

[pornphile]

My set up is 3ds Max 2012, nif tools 3.7.2. I'm able to import other versions of XMPS just fine. -->http://www.loverslab.com/topic/17773-tutorial-animating-for-skyrim-with-custom-bonesbbp-etc-in-blenderhkxcmd/

 

I'm having some issues importing the latest XMPS skeletons. -->http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/26800/?

When I import any of the skeletons, the legs are fucked:

This skeleton has additional bones for arms, legs, skirt. What are all these extra bones? Are they for dismemberment?

 

However, there is a max file included in the resource pack that works fine:

How do I switch the display of the bones from lines to pyramids as seen in the first image?

[Zagiel]

i'm also looking for answer for both of the problems u posted. for quite some time.

 

have u found the answer perhaps?

 

a. skeleton showing with pyramidal representation. b. getting XP's .max file setup to work with newest xpms skeleton as well, not just 1.6

 

 

[pornphile]

Hi. Yes, I found the answer quite recently by chance too. Use XPMS Extended: http://www.loverslab.com/files/file/676-xp32-maximum-skeleton-extended/

It has a lot of extra bones but it's not fucked up and is up to date and supports the latest innovations(HDT, ECE, etc). I really think XPMS Extended should be promoted as the standard skeleton and not the outdated one on Nexus.

[Zagiel]

thanks! haven't tried the extended one yet but will sure do

 

btw have u managed to give those bones a bit more visible look, like with those pyramids?

[pornphile]

Yes, the extended skeleton displays the bones as tetrahedrons(pyramids). Btw, the Skyrim bones are not the same as 3DS Max bone system. The Skyrim bones are 'dummy Helpers'; their visibility can be toggled by ticking 'Helpers' in display tab. From my little knowledge, any object can have bone properties so this serves animating purposes just fine. I haven't gotten around to understanding how to edit Helpers yet.