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Thanks for the posts and replies, but...

Ok, well, I'm either eat up with the dumb ass, or missing something here. Perhaps in my title of this thread I should have stated "IMPORTER / EXPORTER". Also, I'm not referring to "older" vs "newer" versions of Blender but need to know what the proper and latest add-on to use to accomplish my projects (always with the latest Blender). I've been importing the MSFS models, using the models for texturing properly and haven't exported anything (yet) but will be doing so very soon with scenery objects and need to be able to export them properly.

I did a "clean" install of Blender 3.1. Made sure ALL of the "bogus"(?) importer / exporters, etc. were removed from the add on directory.

Downloaded "FlightSim Blender glTF 2.0 Importer and Exporter" from the link above and unzipped it. (Name implies it will "import")

Followed the instructions to the letter to place the folder "io_scene_gltf2_msfs" and its contents into the Blender\Add-On folder

Opened Blender and installed / enabled "Import-Export: Microsoft Flight Simulator glTF Extension" (comes up with version 1.1.6)

Restarted Blender, verified that the add on is still enabled.

(I might be wrong about this one. I exported a lot of items for P3D / FSX and have not exported anything for MSFS yet). On the sidebar I have no tabs that say anything about "MSFS" as before(?) where I can create a GUID and select the location of the SDK, create friendly name... (Is this no longer how it's done?)

I DO have a new tab that says "Multi-Export glTF 2.0", but unsure how to use it

In "IMPORT" I do NOT have anything that allows me to import models from MSFS (I fixed this by adding "msfs2blend-master" to my Add-Ons)

Thanks!

TB2
 
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TBryson2 said:
Thanks for the posts and replies, but...

Ok, well, I'm either eat up with the dumb ass, or missing something here. Perhaps in my title of this thread I should have stated "IMPORTER / EXPORTER". Also, I'm not referring to "older" vs "newer" versions of Blender but need to know what the proper and latest add-on to use to accomplish my projects (always with the latest Blender). I've been importing the MSFS models, using the models for texturing properly and haven't exported anything (yet) but will be doing so very soon with scenery objects and need to be able to export them properly.

I did a "clean" install of Blender 3.1. Made sure ALL of the "bogus"(?) importer / exporters, etc. were removed from the add on directory.

Downloaded "FlightSim Blender glTF 2.0 Importer and Exporter" from the link above and unzipped it. (Name implies it will "import")

Followed the instructions to the letter to place the folder "io_scene_gltf2_msfs" and its contents into the Blender\Add-On folder

Opened Blender and installed / enabled "Import-Export: Microsoft Flight Simulator glTF Extension" (comes up with version 1.1.6)

Restarted Blender, verified that the add on is still enabled.

(I might be wrong about this one. I exported a lot of items for P3D / FSX and have not exported anything for MSFS yet). On the sidebar I have no tabs that say anything about "MSFS" as before(?) where I can create a GUID and select the location of the SDK, create friendly name... (Is this no longer how it's done?)

I DO have a new tab that says "Multi-Export glTF 2.0", but unsure how to use it

In "IMPORT" I do NOT have anything that allows me to import models from MSFS (I fixed this by adding "msfs2blend-master" to my Add-Ons)

Thanks!

TB2
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Hi TB:

You may wish to review this info:

https://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/threads/msfs-asobo-official-blender-exporter.454146/page-3


Also, if we scroll down the page here:

https://github.com/AsoboStudio/glTF-Blender-IO-MSFS#flightsim-blender-gltf-20-importer-and-exporter

...we will see this disclaimer:

"NOTE: This plugin cannot import glTF files that have been built into a Microsoft Flight Simulator package through the sim's Package Builder."

IIUC, that means if the objects you want to access have been "Built" with the SDK PackageTool, no dice.

https://docs.flightsimulator.com/html/Additional_Information/Package_Tool/Package_Tool.htm


Be aware that "msfs2blend-master" is limited to repaint activities, and may not access entire MSFS 3D models.

https://github.com/bestdani/msfs2blend


But, AFAIK, MCX may be able to access the MSFS 3D data you want to import into Blender via a import / export workflow.

https://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/forums/modelconverterx.87/


GaryGB
 
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GaryGB said:
Hi TB:

You may wish to review this info:

https://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/threads/msfs-asobo-official-blender-exporter.454146/page-3


Also, if we scroll down the page here:

https://github.com/AsoboStudio/glTF-Blender-IO-MSFS#flightsim-blender-gltf-20-importer-and-exporter

...we will see this disclaimer:

"NOTE: This plugin cannot import glTF files that have been built into a Microsoft Flight Simulator package through the sim's Package Builder."

IIUC, that means if the objects you want to access have been "Built" with the SDK PackageTool, no dice.

https://docs.flightsimulator.com/html/Additional_Information/Package_Tool/Package_Tool.htm


Be aware that "msfs2blend-master" is limited to repaint activities, and may not access entire MSFS 3D models.

https://github.com/bestdani/msfs2blend


But, AFAIK, MCX may be able to access the MSFS 3D data you want to import into Blender via a import / export workflow.

https://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/forums/modelconverterx.87/


GaryGB
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Thanks for the info Gary. You've always come through in a pinch. I did see the disclaimer, (later) and wondered if that was what it was referring to. msfs2blend-master is fine for my needs, but as always, things change constantly, and I want to be able to keep up. At least for now.

TB2
 
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Hi TB

In the end I think it comes down to whether or not you need the extra functionality of the "FlightSim Blender glTF 2.0 Importer and Exporter"?
For me (at the present time and that might change in the future) I do not use the extra functionality and will stay with "old" exporter. I will be giving it a test run though to check out the 'feature' I have been alerted to, of the albedo color/tinting showing when using MSFS Glass.

I agree with Gary that FCX may assist you as it is a great and powerful tool which I have used extensively in the past but IMHO nothing beats Blender for creating objects and modifying existing ones. Each tool has its advantages.
 
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Hello TB...

You mentioned that you aren't worried about what version of Blender you are using. You might want to re-think that over because Blender v 3.0 and up can only use the Official Asobo Exporter for MSFS 2020. All others are not recommended. The add-on or Toolset for FSX and P3D only works with Blender v2.83.xx or 2.93.xx. The latest version of the exporter by Asobo should work with Blender v3.20.

Concerning documentation for the latest, you will have to wait on Asobo. After the last MSFS 20200 update, the addon updates have slowed to a crawl. Hopefully, that means, they are working on the documentation for the add-on with the 3DS Max samples.
 
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Pyscen said:
Hello TB...

You mentioned that you aren't worried about what version of Blender you are using. You might want to re-think that over because Blender v 3.0 and up can only use the Official Asobo Exporter for MSFS 2020. All others are not recommended. The add-on or Toolset for FSX and P3D only works with Blender v2.83.xx or 2.93.xx. The latest version of the exporter by Asobo should work with Blender v3.20.

Concerning documentation for the latest, you will have to wait on Asobo. After the last MSFS 20200 update, the addon updates have slowed to a crawl. Hopefully, that means, they are working on the documentation for the add-on with the 3DS Max samples.
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You misunderstood, or perhaps I conveyed myself inappropriately. (Not uncommon for me :rolleyes:). I ALWAYS use the latest Blender, Add-ons, etc. Thanks for the clarification though!

Thanks Doug!
 
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Hi @TBryson2

The best thing you can do is CLEAN installation of Blender, removing all of the above one and install the Asobo Exporter

github.com

GitHub - AsoboStudio/glTF-Blender-IO-MSFS

Contribute to AsoboStudio/glTF-Blender-IO-MSFS development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com github.com


It is reliable and will be supported by Asobo (and hope pretty soon included in the SDK updates)

There is no reason to have on your system multiple exporters unless you really know what you are doing or have the need for very specific tasks

As per @jgarnold suggestion, multiple plugins are going to clash with each other creating issue
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Does this also apply to exporting custom aircrafts?
 
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