Stupidest Most Utterly Noobish Question Ever

[CaptainXion]

How do you convert XML's to BGL's??? I created an XML using the default Object Placer that came with FSX, dragged it over BGLComp, and nothing happened! The console window displayed for a half second and I think I saw an error message, but other than that, nothing! Someone please tell me what is going on and why BGLComp is not working.

Thanks!

-=CX=-

[Scruffyduck]

How do you convert XML's to BGL's??? I created an XML using the default Object Placer that came with FSX, dragged it over BGLComp, and nothing happened! The console window displayed for a half second and I think I saw an error message, but other than that, nothing! Someone please tell me what is going on and why BGLComp is not working.

Thanks!

-=CX=-

The most likely reason is that there is an error in your xml code.  If it is a small piece of XML then perhaps you can post it here so we can look at it.

There is a small tool over on FS Developer.com called CompilerHelper.  From the main screen go to downloads and then Scenery Design and then Tools - it is in there.  This will allow you to see what the error message is that is coming from BglComp.  I think it works with the FSX version of BglComp

[CaptainXion]

Okay, here's the XML:

 
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 air_largetower2
 {87D440F0-DCFB-42A3-9504-61CEE8607FCD}
 N39

[Scruffyduck]

[quote]Okay, here's the XML:

[dave3cu]

If your using the Mission Builder's Object Placer to create permanent scenery:

Take a look at the Abacus Scenery Shortcut free utility, that will convert your mission objects to scenery without having to take the manual steps required by the SDK.

(I don't have a clue what those steps would be 'cause I don't have the SDK.

[CaptainXion]

I'll try to get that Abacus thing, but here's the problem: I'm a kid. No credit card, and my mom's paranoid about identity theft.

[N. Chapman]

its free

[dave3cu]

No credit card info required.

They

[CaptainXion]

Oh. Thought I saw a credit card info field. Okay, then. Thanks for the support!

[dave3cu]

There is a credit card field, but at the top of the page is bold red text that says:
Your invoice total is $0 so a credit card number is not required.

Dave