Analysis and application of MD2 file format

Abstract

This paper gives a comprehensive introduction and analysis of MD2 file format, which is a general storing structure of animation data and is often used in computer video games. In this paper, the basic structure of the format is introduced and details of organization of animation data in the format are thoroughly discussed. A set of methods to access the constructed data in the files with the MD2 format are also scribed. A simple but representative animation file with MD2 the format is employed to help the discussion and understanding of the format. Our work in the paper provides game-developers a basic reference on how to access and control the animation models of the format.