Simviation Forum - Adding default taxiway signs to FS.

Jul 2^nd, 2006 at 9:27pm

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What is the easiest way to add The default taxiway signs to FS?

I really don't want to use the normal code to do it because i am doing a large airport and that would just take me way way too long.

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Reply #1 - Jul 5^th, 2006 at 3:39pm

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Like i said... ^ ^ ^ ^

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Reply #2 - Jul 5^th, 2006 at 6:48pm

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Here's a tip:

If you are dealing with multiple taxiways signs, then it's best to model the signs all at once in a 3D modeling application like Gmax.

Use the map view in FS and take a screenshot of it. Then save the shot as a *.bmp file so that you can use it as a reference in either Gmax or FSDS. You then need the M$ SDKs in order to export the models from Gmax directly into FS9.

However, I "don't" know how to help if you use FSDS.

There is another method to apply taxi signs directly into FS9 without having to use a modeling program, but that method is complicated since you are required to "clearly" understand and know the XML code and its inner workings.

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Reply #3 - Jul 5^th, 2006 at 11:55pm

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Here's another suggestion...dunno if you have used SBuilder, if not then do yourself a favour and download it (I use version 2.05). Not only can you make taxiway signs, but there are many other options available for scenery mods. I haven't actually tried adding signs using this program, but it can be done, as shown by the screenshot below:

Brian

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Reply #4 - Jul 6^th, 2006 at 12:07am

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ok but how does Sbuilder know where to add the object?? lol
do you type it in? or just click somewhere and voila?

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Reply #5 - Jul 6^th, 2006 at 12:38am

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OK...you first create a project (say, your airport) and enter the lat & lon coordinates. Obviously for an airport, this needs to be fairly precise - will take some trial & error or else a slewed flight or two to get everything within range. You would then add each sign using the Objects button (this brings up the menus shown here and in the first screenshot). You may pivot the signs in any direction, change their size, drag & move them, etc., as you see fit. I've added two signs to this project which show up as small yellow boxes. Here's what you would be presented with initially, when starting out:

Brian

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Reply #6 - Jul 6^th, 2006 at 8:44am

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If you don't mind spending a little bit of money on a commercial program that will do everthing you want visually in FS in real time........and save you loads of time.......get EZ-Scenery. Every other way is complicated and hit and miss.....unless your happy with that, and of course it's free

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Reply #7 - Jul 7^th, 2006 at 2:34pm

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Yea i have EZ-scenery
But how do i add the default taxiway signs with it?? ???

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Reply #8 - Jul 7^th, 2006 at 5:07pm

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Also, is there a waqy to add custon runway textures to FS??
Is there a way to add custon object .mdl files in the scenery without the user being able to use them in there own scenery?

I cannot find how to anywhere. ???

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Reply #9 - Jul 12^th, 2006 at 3:46pm

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like i said

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Yea i have EZ-scenery
But how do i add the default taxiway signs with it??
Also, is there a way to add custon runway textures to FS??
Is there a way to add custon object .mdl files in the scenery without the user being able to use them in there own scenery?

I cannot find how to anywhere.

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Reply #10 - Jul 14^th, 2006 at 12:11am

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must i beg? Cry

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Reply #11 - Jul 14^th, 2006 at 2:45am

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Quote:

Here's a tip:

If you are dealing with multiple taxiways signs, then it's best to model the signs all at once in a 3D modeling application like Gmax.

Use the map view in FS and take a screenshot of it. Then save the shot as a *.bmp file so that you can use it as a reference in either Gmax or FSDS. You then need the M$ SDKs in order to export the models from Gmax directly into FS9.

However, I "don't" know how to help if you use FSDS.

There is another method to apply taxi signs directly into FS9 without having to use a modeling program, but that method is complicated since you are required to "clearly" understand and know the XML code and its inner workings.

This is your answer to building what you want, Kat's right your asking a big request which require much time on your hand to understand. lol

"Also, is there a way to add custon runway textures to FS??
Is there a way to add custon object .mdl files in the scenery."

Your making more things complicated then you have too, You will become modeler, or designer utilizing ethier gmax or FSDS, these programs allow you do desing whatever you want in 3d form like "taxiway signs". You will have to downlaod plugins from microsoft downloads section, which will allow you to import your model into the sim, with textures animation etc. etc.
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Other option, "creatsign.zip" "avsim.com", this program allows you to add custom "airport taxi signs".

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Reply #12 - Jul 15^th, 2006 at 12:24pm

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If you don't mind spending a little bit of money on a commercial program that will do everything you want visually in FS in real time........and save you loads of time.......get EZ-Scenery. Every other way is complicated and hit and miss.....unless your happy with that, and of course it's free

...like Ivor, I use a combination of Abacus' EZ-Scenery, and LAGO's FSE to populate my airfields, in real time, what-you-see-is-what-you-get...!
EZ-Scenery selects all of the default objects, (and more), within the simulator for placement in real-time.... Grin

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...and LAGO FSE does the same job, with it's own library of excellent objects.... Grin

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Both programs well worth purchasing if you dont want to design airfields the hard way... Wink

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Cheers all...!

Paul...Scenery Designer the easy-peasy way... Grin

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P.S. "Runway 3" will generate simple asphalt/concrete/grass/dirt airstrips with a few clicks of the mouse...and it's free!... Wink

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Reply #13 - Jul 15^th, 2006 at 2:16pm

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Yes i have EZ scenery (please read my replies)

can runway 3 do custom textures??

And where can i get runway 3?

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Reply #14 - Jul 15^th, 2006 at 3:24pm

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Yes, I have EZ-scenery
But how do I add the default taxiway signs with it?? ???

As the default Taxiway signs are in the default list of FS 2004 objects then they will appear in the "E-Z Scenery" library of objects.... Wink

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Just select them and use the "E-Z Scenery" windows and commands to place them in the required positions as you would any other E-Z Scenery object.... Wink

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"Runway 3" is available here at Sim V... Wink

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Paul... 8)...!

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Reply #15 - Jul 16^th, 2006 at 12:56am

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thanx for the info
can't find runway 3 on the V tho Tongue

looked all through the scenery designing page.

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Reply #16 - Jul 16^th, 2006 at 4:24am

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thanks for the info
can't find runway 3 on the V tho Tongue

looked all through the scenery designing page.

The excellent little runway generator can be found here...>>>

http://www.simviation.com/fsdesign_scenery4.htm

Runway generator utility, by Chuck Dome. 436k.

Position your aircraft at your desired location, facing your desired direction.
Press Shift+Z to obtain your coordinates.
Enter the details in the Rwy 3 window.
Select your type of runway surface.
Save the .bgl file to a known location.

Make a Folder.
Name the Folder....My runway at XXX.
Make another Folder called scenery
Put the scenery Folder inside your Runway Folder.
Pop the ...bgl file into your scenery Folder.

Place the whole thing into your main FS 2004 Scenery Folder!

Start FS 2004....select Settings....Scenery....
"Search" for your new runway Folder and "Add" it to the list, as you do for other scenery addons.
Close down FS and restart.
Go to your location...and VIOLA!...your very own private runway to populate with your scenery design program.... Grin

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Cheers...!

Paul... 8)...!

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Note: Your new runway will also appear on the GPS Map of FS Navigator... Grin

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