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The Object Placement Tool, (OPT), is part of the SDK toolset. | |||
The | The SDK is available for FSX Deluxe only. | ||
The OPT is available on the FSX Tools menu. | The OPT is available on the FSX Tools menu. | ||
You must | == Versions == | ||
You must install the appropriate SDK version to match your FSX version. | |||
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* Also available on magazine cover discs. | |||
== Installation == | |||
The SDK installer is located in the SDK folder on disk 1. | |||
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== Tips == | |||
=== Create a desktop link === | |||
== Working with the OPT == | |||
=== Tips === | |||
Revision as of 05:59, 17 October 2007
The Object Placement Tool, (OPT), is part of the SDK toolset.
The SDK is available for FSX Deluxe only.
The OPT is available on the FSX Tools menu.
Versions
You must install the appropriate SDK version to match your FSX version.
| FSX | SDK | Available |
| RTM | RTM | Retail |
| SP1 | Download* (??Mb) | |
| SP1 | SP1A | Download* (??Mb) |
| Acceleration | SP2 | Retail |
| SP2 | SP2 | Download* (??Mb) |
- Also available on magazine cover discs.
Installation
The SDK installer is located in the SDK folder on disk 1.
Configuration
If you have installed both FSX & SDK to their default locations, the OPT should now be available from the FSX Tools menu.
If you have installed either FSX or the SDK to a non-default location,
you should run configsdk.exe in the SDK root folder.
If the FSX Tools menu option is still not displaying
you may need to edit dll.xml manually.
The dll.xml file is located at -
On XP - C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application Data\Microsoft\FSX
On Vista - ???
In the root of your FSX installation there's also a dll.xml file, do not edit this, it's only a default backup copy.
Create a desktop link
Working with the OPT
Tips
Moving an object
If an unlocked object refuses to move with click-drag, you can reposition the reluctant object, with the mouse, (without click-drag).
Using Top-Down mode.
Double click in the OPT coords area. Click the FS window location you require.
Object will 'jump' to that location.
Zoom in and repeat as required.
