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Nov 17^th, 2005 at 6:21am

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The Abacus EZ-Scenery just released, includes a reference to building scenery objects with FSDS3, and following a hyperlink leads you to the following:

Here's a partial list of the new features in the upgrade:

New Full FS2004 compatiblity. FSDS now uses the Microsoft MakeMDL and BGLComp tools that provide the complete FS2004 feature set.
New Export to .x file fomat. For advanced users who want to "tweak" the .x file for MakeMDL.
New Boolean operations provide powerful way to cut and split parts.
New Animation capabilities as provided by the FS2004 documentation
New Support for using specialized textures: nighttime, lightmaps, more.
New Unlimited Undo / Redo. Protects your model from inadvertent design errors. Roll back each design operation, step-by-step.
New User selectable Autosave interval. Safeguards your model from computer failure.
New FSDS compatibility. New version recognizes and handles earlier file versions.
New Aircraft Specification Sheet simplifies setup of new aircraft for Flight Simulator
Updated HELP files with tutorials for making animated scenery.

FSDS users are advised toREALLY read the SDKs and start thinking about "co-located vertices" (cure: Snap to scale) and other such headaches....

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Reply #1 - Nov 17^th, 2005 at 8:01am

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I SWEAR I will be one of the first ones in line for this! Grin

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Reply #2 - Nov 17^th, 2005 at 10:07am

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I SWEAR I will be one of the first ones in line for this! Grin

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Normally, I'd say you'd have to beat me to it, but ....

It's neat.

It's like a comfortable glove just got better.

Let's be real, it's still not the powerful modelling program that gmax is, but it's got some neat features that gmax doesn't have....

The direct export to x file means, of course, you don't need "middleman".

You can also export to XML format that can be read by bglcomp, etc.

Compiling the model now lets you fill a lot of the new model's information (manufacturer, etc etc) in addition to creating the basic contact points that it's had for some time in the aircraft.cfg file.

The boolean feature is neat, since it keeps the original parts intact and creates the results for you to use or discard, as needed.

I like it. THere are still a few (minor) bugs remaining, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. The beta testers are in the process of wringing it through as many weird combinations they can think of.

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Reply #3 - Nov 17^th, 2005 at 6:29pm

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YAY!!!!!!!

You know, I might just get excited about this.

I don't see a mention of XML parts...but I have faith that it's included.

Steve (Silver Fox) Daly

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Reply #4 - Nov 17^th, 2005 at 7:32pm

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[quote author=SilverFox441 link=board=airc;num=1132226506;start=0#3 date=11/17/05 at 18:29:10I don't see a mention of XML parts...but I have faith that it's included. [/quote]

Your faith is well founded:

New Full FS2004 compatiblity. FSDS now uses the Microsoft MakeMDL and BGLComp tools that provide the complete FS2004 feature set.

Emphasis mine.

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Reply #5 - Nov 22^nd, 2005 at 7:34pm

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Will this be a free upgrade for those that already have FSDS 2.24?

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Reply #6 - Nov 23^rd, 2005 at 12:02am

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If Abacus follows past practice it will probably be a lower cost purchase for owners of previous versions.

This is a major version upgrade so a freebie is probably a little too much to ask for.

Steve (Silver Fox) Daly

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Reply #7 - Nov 24^th, 2005 at 12:35am

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Hi all

I've never desiged anything but scenery small time basic stuff.

I would like to try people. and to make them ai for the sim Now just how difficult is it too do models of 3d people in fsd.

I will most certainly look forwards for the experts advice.

My many thanks, and regards to you designers.

Keep the good work coming.

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Reply #8 - Nov 26^th, 2005 at 4:54pm

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hola Felix!

sounds great, i am really loloking forward to the release of FSDSv3 as i am a user of 2.24 and like it a lot...

the beta testers part and how they are pushing it to the extremes explains why Rick Piper's and Tim Conrad's models are getting better and better every day, hehe 8)

i think i should start saving up my pennies to buy this one, hehe hopefully i'll have a computer to install it in by the time i get it Grin

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Reply #9 - Nov 28^th, 2005 at 6:36pm

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Grin

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Heeeeeeeeeeeeee Finally a FSDS 3 Grin

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The arrived of the #3 is really apreciated Grin

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Felix, Do you have any idea about when they will release the new toy ? Grin

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Thansk

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Reply #10 - Nov 28^th, 2005 at 8:08pm

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when they will release the new toy ?

jajajajaja esa esta buena!

im after it too 8)

i likethe fact that sinclair made the boolean easier this time.... before it was sooo tedious! Tongue

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Reply #11 - Nov 29^th, 2005 at 8:54am

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jajajajaja esa esta buena!

Usted sabe mijo como es la vaina Grin

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... before it was sooo tedious! Tongue

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Roll Eyes

and you will say that Roll Eyes

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Reply #12 - Nov 29^th, 2005 at 5:17pm

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One thing about FSDS3 - the new version will NOT support previous FS versions. HOWEVER, those buying FSDS3 "full" will also be getting FSDS2.24. for previous version compatibility.

So far, you can move source files between FSDS 2.24 and FSDS3 so you can create something in FSDS3 then send it to FSDS2.24 to compile in CFS2, FS2002, etc. (of course, considering that you don't use xml animations)

As to FS2002 compatibility, I'll have to check but you could probably set up a separate folder with the FS2002 makemdl.exe and compile an FS2002 model that way, with FSDS3.

Felix/FFDS

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Reply #13 - Nov 29^th, 2005 at 5:59pm

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theyr starting to sound a lot like M$ Undecided

Undecided

and that aint cool.

still...FSDS3 is coming! party! Grin

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Reply #14 - Nov 29^th, 2005 at 6:10pm

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Doing a bit of further research -

FSDS3 + FS2002 makemdl = an FS2002 model.

COnsider that whoever buys FSDS3 will also get FSDS2.24

The important fact is that to create a true FS2004 model we FSDS users now HAVE to look at all these gmax tutorials, xml animations, etc....

Felix/FFDS

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