Take one step back.

FOr the moment, forget about using gmax, since unless you have the FS2002 Pro gamepack, you won't be able to get the model converted.


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From 3DSMax5, can you save your model directly into a DirectX (*.x) file?  If not, there is a plugin that will do it.

You can then run makemdl.exe standalone, open the *.x file as your input file and export as a *.mdl file.

You still have to manually setup your flightsim folders, copy the reference aircraft.cfg *.air files, make the panel, sound, aliases, etc.

Note - I presume that you've made your model with the appropriate part names/tags for the animations....

Check the FFDS TIPS Section for the topic "3DSMax to FS" ...

Sorry to bother you people but i cant find :
   
    FFDS TIPS Section for the topic "3DSMax to FS"

Can you help me? Is it a discussion??

thank you  you have helped loads :):):) i was lookin for a plugin for gmax before i even joined this forum. what a waste of time. lol  i was also wondering how u get the starts? ??? do you get more for more messages posted?? thx

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http://zone.msn.com/flightsim/FS02DevDeskSDK00.asp

Download the makemdl SDK and aircraft container SDKs for starters.

The makemdl SDK gives you the tags needed for both default animation (where the animation is controlled by entries in the aircraft.cfg file, such as aileron defelction, "simple" flap rotation) and for keyframe animation, (such as landing gear, fowler flap, etc)

It's easier to point you in the direction of the SDK, rather than start listing the tags.

Of course, where you place the pivot points is important especially in the default animation parts.