What is a BMP texture file with an "R" ?

[Jean Loup]

I have tried my first repaint (copy/paste in reality & virtuality) and the results are not that bad. What has me waiting to try another (Osa's Ark, on PaNam S-38: what a beauty she is!)

[Hagar]

The texture files you are trying to open are in Extended BMP format. You need a texture converter like DXTBmp to open them & send them to your editor.  http://www.mwgfx.co.uk/programs/dxtbmp.htm

This can also be used to save them back in the original format after editing.

[Jean Loup]

This can also be used to save them back in the original format after editing.

I certainly do hope so! Or it would be of no use ... GRACiAS for this link:  [smiley=tekst-toppie.gif]when I opened that page, I went for an intensive course in chinese! [smiley=lolk.gif] In spite of that language barrier, I learn using new tools by the slow (and prooven) method of trial & error (mostly error!) and I am downloading that program. If not bored, I will update my primitive results.

I will keep Pixia, seems a good tool for image handling. & I found the lost Icons of my Lap desk:

[Jean Loup]

The texture files you are trying to open are in Extended BMP format.

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Now I can see, Master Horrible! Look at this:


I have NEW TOY's to play with! A little after christmas, but just before my next birthday (in 7 days, my 70th [smiley=birthdays.gif]).
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[Hagar]

The texture files you are trying to open are in Extended BMP format.

[smiley=dankk2.gif]
Now I can see, Master Horrible! Look at this:

I have NEW TOY's to play with! A little after christmas, but just before my next birthday (in 7 days, my 70th [smiley=birthdays.gif]).
[smiley=dankk2.gif]

That makes you a few days older than me.

[Jean Loup]

That makes you a few days older than me.

A Capricorn Master, perhaps? (the last one was crucified more than 2000 years ago) The song says Hell is in Hell-0! But I say Hell is in tex ... tex-ture repainting!!

Now I am downloading the Gimp program. to see if it can change 24 bit depth BMP files, to 32 bit depth BMP files. Try to say that with a mouthfull of Quick chocolate powder !!! And you'll know how I feel ON repaints, at the moment.

Ni modo, I have to keep on trucking !! [smiley=lipsrsealed.gif]

[Hagar]

Now I am downloading the Gimp program. to see if it can change 24 bit depth BMP files, to 32 bit depth BMP files. Try to say that with a mouthfull of Quick chocolate powder !!! And you'll know how I feel ON repaints, at the moment. :'( :'( :'(

Ni modo, I have to keep on trucking !! [smiley=lipsrsealed.gif]

DXTBmp will do that. File > Save As > Extended Bitmap > Extended 32 bit 888-8

[Jean Loup]

From BAD to WORST !!
My example: intentions of including Rothmans DH-89 repaint into DH-89 BEA & Classic Lady.

I modifieded this file:


With this (copy/paste from Rothmans):


With this result (using DXTBmp program):


& this other flop result using Gimp:


This texture, after the Gimp treatment for 32 bit depth BMP, did this when uploading to Picasa as BMP (to upload it, I converted into JPG):


... so it made a difference. I'm so

[Hagar]

The problem is being iMPOSSIBLE to install the 'http://www.simviation.com/1/search?submit=1&keywords=fs9_dh89.zip&categoryId=31&... into my copy of FS 2004.

I just checked this out. The file named fs9_dh89.zip from this link works fine for me. http://www.simviation.com/1/search?submit=1&keywords=fs9_dh89&categoryId=&filename=Y

The auto-installer will extract it to a folder named Dh89a V2. I can see this folder in your shot of your FS9\Aircraft directory.

[Jean Loup]

... I can see this folder in your shot of your FS9\Aircraft directory.

Yes I do have it, but was empty. I use it for the texture file I am configuring:


I posted this problem at: Dragon Rapide Problem
At a certain point, the installer quits & says I should rerun the installer because the AiRCRAFT CFG file is missing; but, how can I correct that miss, if I do not have install?. Over & over, until today ...

This one problem only I have among all my OK addons, plus another one problem: Adolf Gallands Bf-109 installs without the propeller & without the pilot. I have so many One Ou Niners that I just forgot about it. Other intents I made to install addons for FS 2000 & some for FS 2002 (not all, only a few), when going to fly them, I get a warning that some features are not compatible with FS9 & will not be working. :-/ :-/ :-/

[Hagar]

... I can see this folder in your shot of your FS9\Aircraft directory.

Yes I do have it, but was empty. I use it for the texture file I am configuring:

I posted this problem at: Dragon Rapide Problem
At a certain point, the installer quits & says I should rerun the installer because the AiRCRAFT CFG file is missing; but, how can I correct that miss, if I do not have install?. Over & over, until today ...

Yes, I read your problem with the installer. I can't explain why it doesn't work for you. It might be something to do with Vista. Try again, this time directing the install path to a Temp folder outside the Program Files directory. If it extracts the files you can then install it manually.

This one problem only I have among all my OK addons, plus another one problem: Adolf Gallands Bf-109 installs without the propeller & without the pilot. I have so many One Ou Niners that I just forgot about it. Other intents I made to install addons for FS 2000 & some for FS 2002 (not all, only a few), when going to fly them, I get a warning that some features are not compatible with FS9 & will not be working. :-/ :-/ :-/

These are common problems with aircraft intended for earlier versions of FS. Some can be fixed & others can't. The best solution is to stick with aircraft created for FS9.

If you must use FS2000/2002 aircraft click the NO option on the warning pop-up.


If you already clicked YES this can be fixed by editing fs9.cfg. Look for the aircraft name under the [FrameCallNoWarn] header. This is an example from my own CFG.

[FrameCallNoWarn]
F-106A=1
B17G=1
B-17G=1
B-17E_RAF=1
Stirling=1
CanbPR9=1
B-17D=1
Lightning F1A=1

If the value of any of them is 0 change it to 1. This will give you the best possible results.

[Jean Loup]

Yes, I read your problem with the installer. I can't explain why it doesn't work for you. It might be something to do with Vista. Try again, this time directing the install path to a Temp folder outside the Program Files directory. If it extracts the files you can then install it manually.

I have a special folder for installers to direct:



I have read that article about main reason for aircraft not to install correctly, is using the BLASTED installer.

[1olehippy]

I use DXTBmp  and then Paint Shop Pro, works for me.
By the way Hagar, congrats on making 70, I'm only 65 years young, hope to see 70. The more repaints, the better.

Dave

[Hagar]

[quote]I use DXTBmp

[Jean Loup]

[smiley=birthdays.gif] HAPPY BiRTHDAY, oh Horrible One !! On what date? (or, on what coconut?) [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif]

PS.-For some reason. I did not see the "preview button" before today. Nice addition! [smiley=tekst-toppie.gif]