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I found a Pavelow, which was a 3DS file. I imported it to Gmax- and have been trying to export it using MakeMDL and I keep getting the following error:

MakeMDL was not found, or failed to convert the model specified in C:\\ProgramFiles\ Microsoft Games\FS2002\aircraft\MH53\pave' to a .MDL file. Check your system path to ensure that MakeMDL is on it.

I have the MakeMDL.exe in the plugins folder of Gmax. I have tried saving the helicopter as a .gmax and have tried bringing the original 3DS file into truespace and saving it as a.X file- still I get the same error message.

I can not find any assistance online that shows me what I am doing wrong while trying to export an aircraft to a .mdl file

Help???!!!
Wish_bear

Most 3ds files posted on various sites were not intended for FS. Try exporting one of the sample models in the FS2002\gmax\Samples folder. You will soon know if Gmax & MakeMDL are configured properly. If you still have problems or error messages check out the tips on Chris File's site. http://thegreatptmd.tripod.com/exporter/expoerror.htm
I also find his MiddleMan utility very useful for exporting to CFS2 or FS2002.

Thank you! I didn't have my number set using a . instead of the ,


wish_bear