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HI, NEW TO FSDEVLPR. READ TUTORIALS AND TRIED WITHOUT SUCCESS TO GET LIGHTS INTO FS9. USING GMAX AND GAMEPACKS. DID THE TWO EDIBLE MESH BOXES AND PLANE THING NO PROB. NOW I GO TO MAXSCRIPTS AND RUN SCRIPT AND THATS WHEN THE FOG ROLLS IN AND IM IN IFR CONDITIONS. THE FIRST SCREEN GIVES ME A CHOICE OF TWO OPTIONS AND I CHOOSE THE "ATTACH EFFECT.MS" THING. THEN I GET A NAVIGATIOR TYPE SCREEN. NONE OF THE TUTORIALS MENTIONED WHEERE I AM SUPPOSED TO NAVIGATE TO??? (I TRIED C; GMAX, GMAX GAMEPACKS, GMAX GAMEPACKS FS2004, AND A LOT OF OTHER PLACES) THEN AFTER CLICKING OK I GET THE NEXT SCREEN WITH SEVERAL RADIO CHOICES. THE TUTORIAL SAYS TO CHOSE "EFFECTS" TO NOW IT ASKS ME TO NAME THE EFFECT???? I HAVE TRIED BOX02, PLANE01, OMNI01 SSPOTO1, ETC. THEN THERE IS A BOX THAT WANTS YOU TO SELECT THE EFFECT. IT SAYS "NONE" AND THE DROP DOWN ALSO SAYS NONE?? THEN I CLICK ON ATTACH THE EFFECT AND THERE IS NO RESPONSE EXCEPT THE OBJECTS ARE NOW NAMED BOX, ETC WITH ATTACH ADDEDED TO THE NAME. I EXPORT THEM LIKE ALL THE REST OF MY SCENERY (WHICH WORKS FINE) BY USING THE EXPORT, FLIGHT SIMULATOR .MDL WHICH GOES TO GAMEPACKS AND I TAKE THE XML AND RUN IT THROUGH THE BGL MAKER AND THEN DROP IT OFF INTO THE FS ADDON SCENERY FILE AND THEN USE EZSCENERY PROGRAM TO DROP OFF MY OBJECTS WHERE I WANT THEM. I AM MISSING SOMETHING OBVIOUS AND WILL FEEL REALLY STUPID WHEN I FIND OUT WHAT IT IS. PLEASE HELP TALK ME DOWN AND GET ME HEADED BACK TOWARD THE LIGHT. THANKS IN ADVANCE (I'M NOT A TECH GUY SO PLEASE EXPLAIN ANY HEAVY COMPUTEREEZE. KSAN1:rolleyes:
 
ksan1 said:
Hi, new to FSDeveloper.

Read tutorials and tried without success to get lights into FS9.

Using GMax and Gamepacks. Did the two editable mesh boxes and plane thing with no problem.

Now I go to MaxScripts and run script, then that’s when the fog rolls in and I’m in IFR conditions.

The first screen gives me a choice of two options, and I choose the "Attach Effect.MS" thing.

Then I get a navigator type screen, but none of the tutorials mentioned where I am supposed to navigate to ???

(I tried C:\GMax\GMax Gamepacks\GMax Gamepacks FS2004, and a lot of other places); then after clicking ok, I get the next screen with several radio button choices.

The tutorial says to choose "Effects" to now it asks me to name the Effect????

I have tried box02, plane01, omni01, sspoto1, etc., then there is a box that wants you to select the Effect; it says "none" and the drop down also says none??

Next I click on "attach the Effect", and there is no response, except the objects are now named “Box”, etc with ‘attach’ added to the name.

I export them like all the rest of my scenery (which works fine) by using the Export > Flight Simulator *.MDL ...which goes to Gamepacks.

Next I take the XML and run it through the BGL maker, drop it into the [FS install path]\Addon Scenery\Scenery sub-folder, and then use EZ-Scenery program to place my objects where I want them.

I am missing something obvious, and will feel really stupid when I find out what it is.

Please help talk me down and get me headed back toward the light.

Thanks in advance (I'm not a tech guy, so please explain any heavy “computer-eze”.

KSAN1 :rolleyes:
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Hello:

Welcome to FSDeveloper ! :)


Feel free to correct my interpretation of your opening post.

I'd like to offer a few friendly suggestions which may help you get a reply from someone more knowledgeable in FS Development using GMAX (for FS2004), and attaching an Effect to a 3D model.


Bear in mind that this advice comes from someone notorious for long "run-on sentences". :p


1.) Using all UPPER CASE IS CONSIDERED SHOUTING in online forums; use mixed case

2.) Use complete words, with minimal "texting" type abbreviations

3.) Use Carriage Returns (aka "Enter" key) between sentences (there is no charge to do this ! ;) ); use of commas "," and semi-colons ";" is also free of charge.

4.) Group sentences by subject and/or steps in a described process or workflow ...into paragraphs

5.) Turn on spell check in your internet browser

6.) Consider posting this query in the FSDeveloper "GMax and 3DS Max" forum:

http://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=27



Technically, your query might fit into the topics discussed in the Special Effects forum, but usually this forum deals more often with the coding and placement of such Effects as stand-alone objects, and less often with the attachment of Effects to 3D Objects.

And most importantly, IMHO, since more of your query seems to involve the workflow to attach a Effect to a 3D object inside the GMAX GUI (...and the FS2004 version of GMAX at that !), IMHO, you will be more likely to get help from folks who use GMAX frequently up in the above suggested forum.


BTW: Please tell us... :confused:

* What 3D object are you trying to attach an Effect to: a default or custom made object ?

* What Effect are you trying to attach to the 3D object: a default or custom coded Effect ?


Hope this helps you get some answers to your questions ! :cool:


PS: If by any chance you are using all upper case characters due to visual impairments, be aware that you can locally "Zoom" the screen size in your web browser:

Mozilla FireFox or MS Internet Explorer: <Ctrl> and <+> keys = Zoom In; <Ctrl>and <-> keys = Zoom Out


Alternatively, in either browser: <Ctrl> key and <MouseWheel 'Up' > = Zoom In; <Ctrl> key and <MouseWheel 'Down' > = Zoom Out




GaryGB
 
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Thanks, Gary

You guesed it. I'm an old fart with vision problems and by defalt use upper case. Sorry if it looked like shouting. I will try to be more careful in forum correspondance.. Thanks for the corrections and I will forward the question to the recommended location. ksan1:eek:
 
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