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The Object Placement Tool, (OPT), is | The Object Placement Tool, (OPT), is multifunctional, and can be used for placing scenery as well as creating missions. | ||
The OPT is available on the FSX Tools menu. | The OPT is available on the FSX Tools menu. | ||
== Versions == | == Installation == | ||
The OPT is part of the SDK toolset. | |||
=== Versions === | |||
The SDK is available for FSX Deluxe only. | |||
You must install the appropriate SDK version to match your FSX version. | You must install the appropriate SDK version to match your FSX version. | ||
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'*' May also be available on magazine cover discs. | '*' May also be available on magazine cover discs. | ||
== Configuration == | === Configuration === | ||
If you have installed both FSX & SDK to their default locations, | If you have installed both FSX & SDK to their default locations, | ||
the OPT should now be available from the FSX Tools menu. | the OPT should now be available from the FSX Tools menu. | ||
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=== Tips === | === Tips === | ||
Placeholder text | |||
==== Moving an object ==== | ==== Moving an object ==== | ||
Revision as of 15:13, 17 October 2007
The Object Placement Tool, (OPT), is multifunctional, and can be used for placing scenery as well as creating missions.
The OPT is available on the FSX Tools menu.
Installation
The OPT is part of the SDK toolset.
Versions
The SDK is available for FSX Deluxe only.
You must install the appropriate SDK version to match your FSX version.
| FSX | SDK | Availability | Installer |
| RTM | RTM | Retail | FSX RTM disk 1, SDK sub-folder |
| SP1 | Discontinued | Standalone | |
| SP1 | SP1A | Download * (166Mb) | Standalone |
| Acceleration | SP2 | Retail (23/11/2007) | FSX Acceleration disk, SDK sub-folder |
| SP2 | SP2 | Download * (??Mb) 2007 | Standalone |
'*' May also be available on magazine cover discs.
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.
Working with the OPT
For the OPT to work, FSX must be running in 'windowed' mode.
Tips
Placeholder text
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.
