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How to place scenery files?

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I started using FSDS 1 week ago. I know how to place scenery files at a specific location at a specific airport.

But if I give a scenery file (made with FSDS) to a friend, how does HE place the scenery where HE wants it? Is there an easy way for him to do it, or does he need certain software to do it?

Thanks!
 
Hi,

I don't know what you call a scenery file? FSDS3 can export as a MDL object for example, these contain no placement information, so it has to be placed with a XML file first.

But if you share the BGL file you created, that means that the object is usually already placed (unless you make a library BGL). So it really depends on what you give away.
 
Arno, I've been generating bgl files with FSDS. Based on your answer, I now see that I can make mdl files also. I know NOTHING about the difference between these types, and know NOTHING about xml files

So I have two questions:

1. Using FSDS, how do I generate a file of a building that I can give to a friend that he will be able to place anywhere he wants?
2. Where can I find a tutorial that discusses all of these file types and how they can be manipulated.

Thanks. (btw, Arno, I left you a private message yesterday that you have not yet retrieved).
 
Arno...I found some of the information I'm looking for at an EZ Scenery forum, like the difference between scenery and library files. I'll absorb some of that and will get the trial copy of EZ Scenery to see if it's what I need. Meanwhile, can't FSDS save these files in a way that you can give them away so that other people can simply place them where they want them to go...without other software necessary.??
 
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Hi,

No, to place an object at a certain place the other user will always need some software. So either you do the placement and give him a BGL that contains the object at a given location or you give him an object (MDL or library BGL) and he can place it himself at a location of his choice. For this last option he will need to use some software of course.
 
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