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Lightwave and FS

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Hi,

If you use or want to use Lightwave for scenery design, it would be nice to share some knowledge, or maybe there is a tool we need (I know a lot of nice programmers:)?

Best regards,
Jon Michael
 
Hi Jon,

Is this a question or a tip to others?

I don't think many people are using LightWave for FSX. I don't know if it can export to X files, which would be needed to run it through the SDK tools.

I do have plans to add the LightWave OBJ format to my ModelConverterX tool soon, so that would allow importing such objects into FS more easily maybe.
 
There is a tool for .x exports (http://www.dstorm.co.jp/english/plugin/object.htm), but I've not used it yet. My current workflow is via gmax and a program called acutrans for .lwo to .3ds.

A custom plugin for lightwave to support custom FSX materials would be great! :D

I find Lightwave to be a really great tool. Looking forward to sharing some pictures of my current progress in a few days.

Best regards,
Jon M.
 
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