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"Stupid" question

Postby DanielF » Wed Jun 25, 2003 11:45 pm

Well, I've been told there is no such thing as a stupid question, but I've looked through tutorials and haven't found an answer yet.  :(

It's about exporting a model with textures.  I have no problem putting them on to the model in gmax, but I open it in FS, the model is textureless.  All the tutorials that I could find end just before the export part!  ::)  Can anyone help me out with this, or can direct me to a tutorial I may have missed?  :)
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Re: "Stupid" question

Postby Hagar » Thu Jun 26, 2003 2:29 am

The problem with Gmax is that it's a general 3d modelling application not primarily intended for FS. The FS2002 Gamepack allows you to export in the MDL or BGL format. Specific instructions are included with the FS2002 MakeMDL & Aircraft Container SDKs. http://zone.msn.com/flightsim/FS02DevDeskSDK00.asp

These instructions are complex & not always too clear. Basically - you have to configure the Aircraft Container folder manually & paste the appropriate files including textures into it (in the correct format). You might find my dummy aircraft container folder useful. http://www.simviation.com/fsdesign_gmax.htm
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Re: "Stupid" question

Postby DanielF » Thu Jun 26, 2003 10:47 am

Ah, I figured it out.  The textures weren't in the correct format!  ;D  Thx for your help!
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