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MSFS20 [Fixed] Vertical Normals?

Rotornut44

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Hey Arno,
Out of curiosity, since MSFS no longer supports the Assume Vertical Normal setting typically used for FSX style vegetation and trees, is there a function of MCX that already is, or could be adapted to apply this function to the model itself?

I have been trying to redo my model normals in Blender, but haven't had any luck. With that said, if anyone else reading this has had any luck setting their normals vertical in Blender, give me a shout below. I have followed a few tutorials using Blender v2.79, v2.83, and v2.90. All have been unsuccessful.

Here are two methods I was following:
blender.stackexchange.com

How to edit normal direction

I am trying to point the face normals to another direction than the face is facing. I want the face to be about 45 degrees and the normal pointing straight up. But no matter what I use, normal edit...
blender.stackexchange.com blender.stackexchange.com
 
Hi,

I could add this to MCX easily. For FS2004 I also modify the normals on export.
 
I have just implemented it, so in the next development release it will be supported.
 
Luckily it was only a handful of lines of code to add :)

I'll push a new build later this evening before I go to sleep.
 
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