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Hey Eric, ya out there? What's the best software for building your own aircraft? I'm tired of stealing everyone else's.

Are you talking to me?

I'm really not the right person to ask about design.

Ottol, if you want a free program you need to get gmax (but you'll need FS 2k2Pro for the gamepack).
If you can afford a few bucks, then FSDS2 is the one to have.

Ozzy

THANKS, I'LL CHECK IT OUT.

Ottol, if you want a free program you need to get gmax (but you'll need FS 2k2Pro for the gamepack).
If you can afford a few bucks, then FSDS2 is the one to have.

Ozzy

Isn't Gmax a more powerful tool if you know how to use it?  It doesn't have everything (like a drop down list with stock animation names), but it does its job.

I use Gmax.  I might have thought about FSDS2 but for CFS3 you need Gmax.  Since I develop things for FS2002 and CFS3, just using Gmax I can do both.

Developer  :)  :)  :)

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Isn't Gmax a more powerful tool if you know how to use it?

Check out http://www.discreet.com/products/gmax/ for GMAX and plugins.

Still a free download, last time I checked.



From what I understand it is the best, but the learning curve is rather high.
I just don't have the patience.

Is that FSDS2 easy to use? I can't figure out how Gmax works.

Yes donnie, FSDS2 is easy to use... But, remember it isn't free.  I think it costs somewhere in the neighborhood of $50 (US) and can be obtained here... www.abacuspub.com