deled editor. Level editor with directx export.
http://www.delgine.com/index.php?filename=deleddoc
http://www.delgine.com/index.php?filename=deledfeatures
http://www.delgine.com/index.php?filename=deledshots
Character animation, modelling, for objects, etc. Free(at least for now) It suports export of directx *.x files (probably also import) and the great thing is dx8 with bones and weights. Is the author of th ejt exporter plugin for dx8 in milkshape.
I have not mentioned before as I have not tested it fully yet, neither its animation features. It could be very good.
Though, must say author is a bit tired of little response or something and has announced the development is stopped, he may revamp it later, but maybe -this is what i am being afraid- he will make it comercial. Or maybe not. Grab it now, as is free yet. I think for now is the only one for free to export directx8 animations..though I made a test and couldnt deal well with it...I suppose reading a bit the manuals is needed with this one
http://www.jtgame.com/jtedit/jteditmain.html