Viewer 2.11: Granny
Added functions for IK position and transform matching ( GrannyIKPositionMatch , GrannyIKTransformMatch ).
| Feature | Granny Viewer 2.11 | Noesis (Rich Whitehouse) | RAD Tools Granny 3.x | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Free (abandonware) | Free | Commercial ($$$) | | .gr2 support | Native, perfect | Good but buggy on 2.11-specific files | Native, modern | | Export to OBJ/FBX | No (requires copy-paste) | Yes | Yes | | Batch processing | No | Yes | Yes | | Ease of use | High (simple UI) | Moderate (complex UI) | Low (developer-focused) |
Games that use the Granny 3D format, such as Age of Empires III , Silent Hunter 5 , and Metin2 , have dedicated modding communities that rely on the Granny Viewer for their work. For many of these users, version 2.11 remains the most reliable and capable tool for their specific needs. granny viewer 2.11
: Provides a "raw data" look at the file's internal C structures, allowing programmers to see exactly how fields like granny_transform are stored.
The primary purpose of version 2.11 is to allow developers, modders, and technical artists to open and review .gr2 (Granny 3D) files without needing to boot up heavy integrated development environments (IDEs) or expensive 3D modeling software like Autodesk Maya or 3ds Max. Key Features and Capabilities Added functions for IK position and transform matching
"Exploring the World of Granny Viewer 2.11: What You Need to Know"
: The structural geometry of characters, weapons, and environments. : Provides a "raw data" look at the
Export the file as an (for static meshes) or an .FBX (if you need to preserve rigging and animation data). Import the resulting file into Blender or Maya.
While RAD Game Tools has updated the Granny SDK over the years, version 2.11 remains a highly sought-after release in the modding community. Many classic video games—such as The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion , Fallout 3 , Metin2 , League of Legends (older builds), and Divinity: Original Sin —were built using specific older iterations of the Granny SDK. Granny Viewer 2.11 provides the exact compatibility baseline needed to parse these legacy assets without file corruption. Key Features of Granny Viewer 2.11