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How to replace default RWY lights with 3D Lights?

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Anyone able to give me a basic step by step on how to remove/delete/replace 2D RWY lighting with 3D lights using FSX Planner?

Thanks,

Steve
 
Do you mean approach lights or center and edge lights?

Removal of either involves changing the runway settings. FSX Planner is no longer supported by the developer and I am not sure who else uses it now. However in the runway properties there should be options for edge lights and also for approach lights. You would need to make sure these are not checked or not set.

To make your own would mean either using some sort of library object and effects.
 
scruffyduck said:
Do you mean approach lights or center and edge lights?

Removal of either involves changing the runway settings. FSX Planner is no longer supported by the developer and I am not sure who else uses it now. However in the runway properties there should be options for edge lights and also for approach lights. You would need to make sure these are not checked or not set.

To make your own would mean either using some sort of library object and effects.
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Thx for the speedy reply Jon.

1. I mean the whole shebang - RWY APP lights, Centreline, Edge, PAPI, VASI, etc.

I plan on using another library with 3D lighting, and replace them into the scenery. I do have ADE (latest version also). Also have Instant Scenery V2. I'm a newbie and want to try replacing lighting with 3D lighting in some of my favourite airports firstly, as I fly 3D in FSX solely. (You know, the FSX 3D lighing problem. Some of my payware airports were constructed with 3D lighting, and several were not). That way I get to enjoy and visually see the lighting clearly within 3D.

Just not sure how to go about it. Need a starter in the right direction.

Thx,

Steve
 
You are probably looking at something like ADE to remove the stock lighting and perhaps GMax or another 3D tool to create the lights. There is a tool that can enhance taxi lighting (someone will remember the name!) but I don't think that includes runway lighting
 
scruffyduck said:
You are probably looking at something like ADE to remove the stock lighting and perhaps GMax or another 3D tool to create the lights. There is a tool that can enhance taxi lighting (someone will remember the name!) but I don't think that includes runway lighting
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Hi Jon,

thx so much again on the speedy response.

Are there any tutorials that you are aware of that can explain the removal of the stock lights using ADE? That will be my 1st step.
Secondly, I believe that Instant Scenery V2 should then be able to allow me to place the 3D lights into the scenery. That part I haven't seen any explanation for in the IS V2 pdf. Will refer it to Flight1 for an answer.
(Hope that 30$USD I spent wasn't wasted for this effort!)

Rgds,

Steve
 
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