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Exporting To P3dv4

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What tool do I use to export a from Sketcher to LM P3dV4.2?

Sorry for asking I am new to Sketcher and getting back in to scenery design.

Thanks

Randy
 
Hi Randy:

I see you already have a topically-related thread with replies ...here: :pushpin:

https://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/t...mport-sketcher-to-p3dv4-2.442406/#post-795146


It will be helpful to refer to Sketchup by its proper name to avoid confusing would-be helpers / other readers. ;)


You can export from Sketchup in either Collada *.DAE or Google Earth *.KMZ ...depending on whether you plan to model the inside of your terminal and require 2-sided Faces with a texture Material image on each side of the Face where it will be seen through ex: transparent windows.

ModelConverterX (aka "MCX") will import either of those 3D file formats.


Be certain that you have first downloaded and installed the Lockheed-Martin (aka "L-M") Prepar3D version 4.x SDK:

https://www.prepar3d.com/support/sdk/

http://cloud.prepar3d.com/SDK/Prepar3D_v4_SDK_Setup_4.2.21.24048.msi

http://www.prepar3d.com/SDKv4/LearningCenter.php


Once that is done, you can import the 3D model from Sketchup into MCX.


I suggest using this thread for topics specific to Sketchup, and your other thread linked above for ex: P3Dv4 SDK configuration and placement of your 3D model after it has been exported by MCX. :idea:

Hope this helps ! :)

GaryGB
 
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