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This is from the make mdl sdk.

Name of the input file (.x file). The file name has the following form: Base_Name[_TYPE][_LOD][_A-Z].x
Where:
[_TYPE] is the model type. Use

in a way, yes, but no at the same time... it's kinda complicated

gmax exports 2 models, one for the interior, and another for the exterior and then compiles them into one file

but you will never see these 2 files separate, unless you're doing something wrong

you should get MDL commander and Middleman, they are two programs that help you control the exporting process, they make exporting a lot simpler and you don't have to try to understand what the SDK says ( i know i never do )

i wanted to give you a link to these programs, but i forgot where to find them, try googling their names, they shold come up rather easily

hope this helps

oh, and welcome to SimV!!!!

Moach

And there was me thinking it was something to do with Mulder and Scully!

when i use make mdl it says

Model units are 1024.00 units/meter
Error!
Error!

oh and is there a mdl exporter for 3ds max 7

If you are using 3Ds Max, then you need to export it to Gmax before exporting it into a *.mdl file. FS seems to understand either just Gmax or FSDS.

well i have the model done and exported but in the game i get an error that says that the model cannot be shown somthing like that

visual model cannot be displayed...error instalising

If you are using 3Ds Max, then you need to export it to Gmax before exporting it into a *.mdl file. FS seems to understand either just Gmax or FSDS.

Not quite correct.
You can export to x file from within Max using either the Pandasoft exporter or xporter, and you can load the so created x-file(s) straight into makemdl.

Pandasoft:
http://www.andytather.co.uk/Panda/direc ... loads.aspx

Xporter:
http://mofo.pns.to/

ya but that doesnt work in makemdl it says:

Model units are 1024.00 units/meter
Error!
Error!

how do i fix that??

Ask yourself these questions.

1. Did I make sure that there are no grouped objects within a group?
2. Did I make sure that the unit of measure in Max are in Meters and not in feet?
3. Did I make sure that scales have been reset on animated objects?
4. Are there any coleanier vertices [3 lined up vertices] on the edge of an object [the error file will identify it]? If so, remove 'em.
5. Did I exceed the limit on the number of polys? The count is usually 60,000 polys for every object currently rendered for FS.
6. Am I using the latest export tools available?

You should visit http://www.comet-cartoons.com/toons/ for any maxscripts that you think might be helpful.