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VC issue with Freeware plane from FSX to P3DV3

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Zelimir

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Here is another issue which I have between FSX and P3DV3.

I found this beautiful freeware plane with authentic VC. Plane is classic trainer made in Yugoslavia called Soko Galeb.

But in the P3D main VC panel texture is black.

See comparison on the screenshot between FSX and P3DV3.
I wanted to upload original bmp file, but its not possible here. So just screenshot in jpg.

Any idea where could I start to fix the panel?

thumbnail_vc_error.jpg
thumbnail_vc.jpg
bitmap.jpg
 
The model was made for FS2002 or 2004 and thus could have general compatibility issues in P3D. Please use the official P3D support forum for issues like these as you're much more likely to get useful answers there.
 
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I think I found a problem when using some models from FSX (or probably FS2004) with P3D. In this case the Gauge background is not transparent and not aligned with the 3D model. See the screenshot I made.

You can notice that Gauges are in front of VC panel model and they have black non-transparent background.

So I think the problem could be solved if make transparent background of all Gauges. Or add alpha chanel. Any possible solution, like batch conversion?

In FSX I was using AddOn Converter X fro this plane.

vc_error_gauges black background not alligned.jpg

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But seems there is not Gauge problem.

There is a panel in the 3D VC model. which appears black in P3D and not in FSX.

in FSX gauges actualy floating in front of panel, and Gauges background is transparent.

Is it possible to extract the VC model to GMAX , correct this and assemble it again for simulator?

Or I just need to make background transparent, as in FSX. I don't mind floating Gauges.



black square.jpg
black square 2.jpg

VC model 2.jpg
FSX floating Gauges.jpg
 
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Surely you could try to export the model into a format that GMax can import, but be aware that you would have to recreate materials, mesh smoothing and animations from scratch.


And did you ask in the P3D forum about this issue with FS9 models?
 
Easy fix. Go into P3d settings, and uncheck "mipmap VC panels".
No need to do anything else.
 
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