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FSDSv2 .MDL question

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Hi all,

I am relatively new to 3D Object Design, and have run into a situation.

I am trying to get my FSDSv2 .MDL file to save as a Scenery .MDL file instead of an Aircraft .MDL file.

I read something, believe it was this Forum, on how to fool FS9 into thinking the Scenery .mdl is an Aircraft .mdl, just can't locate it, here or anywhere else. I also saw a window pop up at one point, don't recall which program I was using at the time, which offered the option of creating an FS9 Aircraft Model or an FS9 Scenery Model. Now can't locate that, either :confused:
Just too much reading over the past few weeks, I guess :eek:

If someone could either point me to that thread or shed some light on the program, I would be most appreciative.

Thnx in advance,
Larry
 
Hi Larry,

FSDS2 can not make scenery MDL files. You would have to use FSDS3 for that.

I think the other tool you mention is MakeMDL, it can indeed create aircraft and scenery MDL files, but FSDS2 can not produce the X files to feed it with.
 
arno said:
FSDS2 can not make scenery MDL files. You would have to use FSDS3 for that.
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Hi Arno

I've managed to get FSDS3 to place an aircraft as a scenery object but it's
half buried in the ground. I can't see any place to fix the altitude. Am I actually
following the wrong procedure for FSDS3?

CK
 
Hi Arno,

Thanks for the reply. I was aware of that but thought there was a tweak. Guess not

I have been trying to decide whether to go with FSDSv3 or trying GMax again.
I think I'll go with Gmax and write off the cost of FSDS.

Thanks again for your input.
Larry
 
Ken,

You've got two choices. Either go back to FSDS3 and select all, move the aircraft up so the wheels are on the X axis, and remake your model or place an altitude in your placement .xml corresponding to the distance between the aircraft reference point and the bottom of the wheels. Ahem....been there..LOL.

JimD
 
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