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BGLC_9, Trees and Exclude!

mskhan1991

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I created trees using gmax. Exported them using FS2004 gamepack in .mdl format.

Now the thing is that, each tree is a separate object in gmax. There are around 3000 trees at the airport. I export around 1500 in one mdl file and the other 1500 in another.

I wasn't expecting exclusion since each tree is a separate object.

The problem is that when I export in .mdl format I can use the mdltweaker to unify all the normal vertices. But the exclude problem still remains there.

I tried exporting the object in .asm files and then editing in and adding this line

"SCALE_AGL OBJECT_0_RETURN, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0"

but to no use since BGLC_9.exe can't compile the file into .mdl with this line, I am not sure but i gives me error regarding "OBJECT_0_RETURN" value.

So my requirement is that I want to export the trees using FS2004 gamepack in .mdl format but don't want them to exclude the entire area around the airport. Any solutions to that?

Regards. Reply soon
 
Hi,

As you found out autogen exclusion is determined by the bounding box of the mdl. It does not matter how many individual objects there are in the mdl file.

It would help to see the exact error you get from bglc_9. Sounds like the return label you used might not be defined. Also I think the trick you used is usually used for ground polygons, which have a different asm format (they are fs2002 style code). So I am not sure if that will work for mdl files too.

The best way to preserve autogen is in general to make sure your objects are not too big and have the reference point in the center. So maybe if you make more mdl files with smaller groups of trees it might work.
 
yep, it's not defined.

Also, it's more accurate for me to place these objects in one file. And they all can't have reference points at the center, so I wanted to try this "SCALE_AGL......0,0,0" command.

Also, how may i get the unify normals option in Gmax to actually work? Because if that can be done, my problem is solved.

Now what i do? here's a screenshot:
 
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"SCALE_AGL OBJECT_0_RETURN, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0"

This command can only be used with .asm generated by FS2002 gamepack makemdl. Doesn't matter if it's a ground polygon or 3d object but is there any way to use such a thing for FS2004 style .asm files?
 
Hi,

I am not aware of good tweaks for fs2004 mdl files. That's why I guessed work arounds to minimize the bounding box size.
 
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