bvhacker: The free bvh file editing tool
bvhacker started life in November 2006 as a bvh file conversion tool for Second Life animation. Since then it has evolved into a quick loading tool ideally suited for preparing animation files for Second Life.
bvhacker version 1.5.2 beta (May 2009)
This is the beta version. Latest feature: Automatic fix for SL 'First frame of uploaded animations is duplicated' bug. Note: some people have reported problems with the installation of the VS runtime libraries. If you have trouble installing, please download and run this file.
New features in version 1.5 beta
- Application window re-sizing now possible
- Tidied up and grouped appropriate user interface elements. Added menu system
- Made view settings persistent
- Includes automatic fix for Second Life 'First frame of uploaded animations is duplicated'
- Optimised resample algorithm is still work in progress!
New features in version 1.4.0
- Knit function for looping now more accurate
- Slight pause put in after joint deletion to avoid crashes (yes, a hack!)
- QC button added to give report listing common problems
Using bvhacker:
bvhacker support:
Free bvh files for download:
- Animazoo provide an extensive range of free bvh files for download here
A note on intellectual property rights
If you do sell animations made with bvhacker you have an obligation to obtain permission from the original bvh motion file creator to re-sell their work. However, this does not apply to free animation files from Animazoo - if you want to sell modified copies of thier free animations you are permitted to do so as long as you add the word 'Animazoo' to the name of the product when you sell it.
