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Nov 30^th, 2006 at 9:29pm

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Dumb but serious question...

I have afcad and all and have for a while now. Many times, airports are cool just becase of where they are (land features, etc.). I want to get into scenery editing but come apon a large problem. All "editors" are into things like object placement.

All I want to do is create terrain with what is in the sim by default(dirt, water, snow, etc. NO NEW OBJECTS-like cars).

I want to create islands, lakes and land (building airports on new islands would be neat

). Are there any terrain editors out there or anything else I could do without getting technical with DEM data?

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Reply #1 - Dec 2^nd, 2006 at 2:22pm

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I always suggest this, so if I'm sounding like a broken record it is no surprise...anyway, after learning about SBuilder, I won't revert to any of the other programs used previously for scenery design. This one allows you to change land and water areas (you could create an island if desired), adjust mesh, and make roads. You can also add buildings and objects from a scenery library that comes with the program if you decide to do so later. It is freeware, look for sb205.zip. It is also extremely easy to learn how to use.

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Reply #2 - Dec 3^rd, 2006 at 12:19pm

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!!!!!!!!
Thanks, I'll check it out. Wink

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Reply #3 - Dec 5^th, 2006 at 12:16am

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So far SBuilder is cool.... . All I need to know is how (in what order) are things done to compile the created files so they can be used with other programs like AFCAD. Also call me a noob but when I load fs9 up I get an error that says my memory is maxxed, than fs9 closes. The only thing I can think of here are files that are too big.

P.S. CONGRAT'S SIMVIATION ON THE NEW FORUM!!

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Reply #4 - Dec 6^th, 2006 at 2:49pm

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With SBuilder, your projects are saved in .bgl format. As far as I believe, they cannot be combined with an AFCAD file as it would be in a different format. Best to treat your completed projects as separate entities (think of it as layering) that are used in conjunction with whatever AFCAD modifications you are using. You may want to experiment with the order that your addon scenery files appear in FS, again think of layers; for mine, the generic Addon Scenery folder (where AFCADS go) is further down on the list than specific addon scenery projects (such as those created with SBuilder). Hope this makes sense!

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Reply #5 - Dec 7^th, 2006 at 12:42am

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Yes.. This kind of makes sense. Thanks for the advice Wink

! While you're at it, does my SBuilder memory problem ring any bells? I have not gotten to test any new scenery yet.

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"...when I load fs9 up I get an error that says my memory is maxxed, than fs9 closes. The only thing I can think of here are files that are too big."

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Reply #6 - Dec 7^th, 2006 at 4:27am

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Hmm...Have your scenery projects been placed in your Addon Scenery folder, and activated in FS accordingly? How large are the new scenery files? The city project I worked on ended up with about 5 MB for all of the .bgl files, with another 35 MB for the associated textures. Even this amount doesn't cause problems such as a memory crash. Also, your amount of RAM seems more than up to the task. Unless you have been very busy with SBuilder lately Shocked

then maybe check out some other things, such as looking up which processes are running in the background, and whether the problem persists if your addon projects are temporarily removed. Hope you get it sorted out soon.

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Reply #7 - Dec 7^th, 2006 at 9:23pm

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wow.. according to what you are saying file size isn't my problem. ..? (max file size is 3.12MB)

The file(s) are placed in addon scenery. When I click on the sim, its splashscreen comes up along with the little "bulding new scenery files" box. This loads up to 99% than my error comes up. I don't even get the chance to select it in settings. My RAM is 512MB (my old computer). I suppose that SBuilder is still new to me so I'll have to get more help on it (Compiling, Class scenery, etc..).

I'll take any questions..

Here is a pic of this annoying error:

http://img178.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image19um7.jpg

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Reply #8 - Dec 8^th, 2006 at 3:02am

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Ah dunno...maybe there is a corrupt file or something in your addon project. Did you try creating one small file with sbuilder, and then test just that in the sim? (e.g., create one small island or landclass with a few buildings on it)

Otherwise...am stumped Huh

Brian

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Reply #9 - Dec 10^th, 2006 at 3:24pm

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Problem Found.......

LOL OMFG...ahhh .. GITEEN=DUMASS

I didn't have SCASM installed.

But still I think I could use a lesson in file paths and adding to fs9. This is a problem for me and all Im doing is creating some land class scenery. FS9 won't recognise but now boots.

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