What are BMD Files?
BMD (Binary Model Data) and BDL (Binary Display List) files are 3D model formats used by Nintendo
GameCube and Wii games. These files contain geometry, textures, materials, and animation data
for 3D models.
File Format Details
BMD files are part of Nintendo's J3D graphics system and include:
- Vertex Data: Positions, normals, colors, and texture coordinates
- Materials: Shader state, texture bindings, and TEV configuration
- Textures: Embedded BTI textures in multiple formats
- Joints: Skeletal transforms and hierarchy data
- Draw Instructions: Primitive packets and matrix bindings