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FS2004 How can I correct a mesh bug?

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At NVVW (White Grass, Vanuatu) is a mountain much to high.

Is there a way to correct this error?

NVVW1.jpg
 
Hello:

Just as a conceptual overview, you could 'Append' FS2004 default local terrain LWM BGL(s) in SBuilder for FS9, then:


* Edit terrain vertex Altitudes for LWM BGLs that define 'land' (with elevations other than "0" or "-9999")

...or:

* Remove the original with LWM3 'sloped' flatten(s), and replace original terrain shape with LWM3 'sloped' flatten(s) at desired terrain Altitudes

...then compile to BGL(s) that replace original BGL(s)


Alternatively, one may:


* Remove the original with LWM3 'sloped' flatten(s), and replace the original terrain shape with a textured 3D model


If you are interested in more specific details of this workflow, feel free to inquire further. :)

GaryGB
 
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Thanks Gary,

I checked the problem on my second computer a small notebook with a "virgin" fs9 and the problem is there too.
So I assume there is no problem with an addon mesh. I will try the Sbuilder9 way and edit terrain vertex altitudes...

If you have a fs9 installation, you can check the error at NVVW.
 
Hi Guenther:


I finally got some time free to directly check that area in Google Earth, and in FS9 by:

* Slewing a FS9 Finney CH+ "Crosshairs Plus" aircraft on the 'ground surface' to the apex of the terrain "spike" at NVVW, and noting the:

Coordinates: -19.4567874N,169.2636114E

...and

Altitude: 9799.9 Ft. / 2987.01 Meters



I then opened [FS9 install path]\Scenery\World\Scenery\DE120N00.BGL in TMFViewer, "jumped" to the above coordinates, and noted:

Altitude: 9711.257 Ft. / 2960.00 Meters


FYI: This indicates the problem is a "spike" in the source data for the FS9 SDK Resample default terrain mesh within DE120N00.BGL


The area of that "spike" will likely best be remedied by use of a custom LWM3 'sloped' flatten BGL made in SBuilder for FS9.

Editing / replacing of the LWM BGL vertices for other scenery nearby to NVVW would not be required to resolve this specific anomaly.


Hope this helps a bit more ! :)

GaryGB
 
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Thanks Gary,
with LWMviewer 1.4 I found the "guilty" bgl de120n00.bgl too.
No way to dissasemble this bgl (scdis, bglanalyzer and so on...)
Hexedit is not helpful, if the structure of this mesh file is unknown...

The mountain (Tukosmera) should have 1,084 m (3,556 ft).

I searched a lot about "mesh" in Sbuilder's help, but could not find a solution for my problem.

So I agree with you, the sloped flattens should be the solution.

Could take some time to fit them into the landscape...
 
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