Custom bow?

[yoyohobo665]

hello, i need some help. im currently trying to make a bow (fairy bow) for my zelda equipment mod- " http://www.tessource.net/files/file.php?id=11760 ". i have finished the mesh for it and have uv wrapped it so its texture ready. i have also given it the proper animation, fitting very closely to that of the steel bow, same number of key frames and same position. my problems are these:

 

1.) After exporting the mesh to a nif file, i open it with nifskope and view it. the animation works fine, but when i play it in oblivion, there is no animation. the bow is stiff.

 

2.) After exportiong it to a nif, the uvw map gets completely screwed up.

 

if anyone has a solution or can direct me to a tutorial, it would be VERY appreciated. ive been searching, but just cant find one anywhere.

 

thanks

 

-Christian of CCRE