Private Planes

[EHM-1123 Dejan]

Originally posted by manu3d
Something that has never been exploited
so far at EHM, is the possibility to use
Gmax not only to build new planes models
but also to create new frame-rate friendly
scenary, either EHM related or simply
related to the area you are interested in.
It could be a monument/building in your
area, an hangar at one of EHM's hub or
anything that you fancy and it's appropriate
to be part of the landscape in Flight Simulator.

And how should these models be recognized or inserted in FS? AFCAD maybe, or some other compilers? If U have any knowledge about it Manu, I would like to hear it... I have experience in making game-ready models, but conversion was done by client, depending on the engine game uses.
If inserting custom objects in FS is no fuss, than hey, we'll have all our hubs marked! For a start...

Cheers

[EHM-1001 Robert]

Technically, every 3D object is a BGL file with real world coordinates. If you put it into your main scenery folder, it will appear in the game undependent to what kind of main sceneries you use.

BGL files are export from by a kind of "codec".

[EHM-1123 Dejan]

Hi there Robert,
I am just reading gmax sdk reference at msn, as well as some other articles about implanting custom objects and models into FS.
BGL is about traffic, I think, MDL is about scenery or any other.

I am still reading, though, and trying to learn more about it.
Thanks

[EHM-1077 Emanuele]

Dejan, just noticed your post.
I don't know the specifics of how to import Gmax scenary models
into FS. I just know it's possible and sounds like you are looking
exactly where I'd look to find such information.

Ciao ciao!

Manu

[EHM-1001 Robert]

MDL contains only aircraft model, while BGL contains scenery object/object group, that is why this extension also attached to AI traffic objects/routes too.

[EHM-1123 Dejan]

@Robert:
You are 100% right Robert, didn't mean otherwise, sorry. After making more extensive search, I found that out myself.

@Manu:
Hehe, searching did show results, I figured it out. It's not that difficult if you know the modeling part, just few more tricks to get it into FS.
Thanks for your effort.

So, what should we make:)??
I thought to start from a simple EHM hangars(large,medium) placed at our hubs...
Will keep you posted.

[EHM-0962 Zhen Yi]

I'm currently working on that now, albeit at a very slow pace due to being tied up (unexpectedly) at school from the beginning of the holidays right till the end (some holiday) :% besides i have no experience at all, you could probably roll all of them out before i even get one done :]

[EHM-1077 Emanuele]

You could work together maybe, splitting the workload.


Ciao ciao!

Manu

[EHM-1343 Jonathan]

Teamwork is a great idea, it would be easier faster and more fun;D

[EHM-1358 Tim]

Ive made myself my own maint of the a320. I just  need to upload it.

[EHM-0962 Zhen Yi]

Dejan's skills are way above mine so i think maybe i'll relegate myself to making those static objects that he wants maybe

[EHM-1123 Dejan]

Hey Zhen Yi, don't look down on yourself.. if U have will, you will have a skill guaranteed!:)
You are still young, so if U start now, I can't imagine where you'll be in 10yrs!;)

I am doing 2D&3D for 7 years, and to tell you the truth I feel retarded comparing to my profession community:)

Start small, do some static as you planned, few crates here, ladders there, things like that.

If U need any help, I would be glad to provide it!
Cheers

[EHM-1077 Emanuele]

Dejan is absolutely right Zhen Yi,

I've been doing 3D computer graphics for 9 yrs
and I'm already working on some of the best
projects in the industry.

A person said once: people overestimate what
they can do in one year, but underestimate what
they can do in ten. I totally believe in that.

Give yourself time and enjoy the steps along
the way.

Ciao ciao!

Manu

[EHM-1365 Benjamin]

Hey, that is seriously philosophical Dejan and Manu, but I completly aggree.....it is so suprising what you can do with a little training and practice

[EHM-0962 Zhen Yi]

Originally posted by manu3d
A person said once: people overestimate what
they can do in one year, but underestimate what
they can do in ten. I totally believe in that.

Hmm i've never heard of this quote before but i guess i agree with it too! I'll definitely try....i planned to start building a few buses today but forgot that i'll be flying to Australia tomorrow and need to prepare my luggage :$ I'll be back in one weeks time and will certainly post some pics for you guys to see! mostly planes of course

[EHM-0962 Zhen Yi]

Just got back from Australia to discover that the power supply had blown without anyone using it anyway for me to confirm that that's what happened? cant work on the static objects now cause all my programmes are over at that comp.........