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Apr 1^st, 2008 at 6:40pm

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How do you convert XML's to BGL's??? I created an XML using the default Object Placer that came with FSX, dragged it over BGLComp, and nothing happened! The console window displayed for a half second and I think I saw an error message, but other than that, nothing! Someone please tell me what is going on and why BGLComp is not working.

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Reply #1 - Apr 2^nd, 2008 at 2:37am

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CaptainXion wrote on Apr 1^st, 2008 at 6:40pm:

How do you convert XML's to BGL's??? I created an XML using the default Object Placer that came with FSX, dragged it over BGLComp, and nothing happened! The console window displayed for a half second and I think I saw an error message, but other than that, nothing! Someone please tell me what is going on and why BGLComp is not working.

Thanks!

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The most likely reason is that there is an error in your xml code. If it is a small piece of XML then perhaps you can post it here so we can look at it.

There is a small tool over on FS Developer.com called CompilerHelper. From the main screen go to downloads and then Scenery Design and then Tools - it is in there. This will allow you to see what the error message is that is coming from BglComp. I think it works with the FSX version of BglComp

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Reply #2 - Apr 2^nd, 2008 at 6:50am

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Okay, here's the XML:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
- <SimBase.Document Type="MissionFile" version="1,0">
- <WorldBase.Flight>
- <SceneryObjects.LibraryObject InstanceId="{3184F177-DDCC-4262-A5FC-3D5537BC47E2}">
<Descr>air_largetower2</Descr>
<MDLGuid>{87D440F0-DCFB-42A3-9504-61CEE8607FCD}</MDLGuid>
<WorldPosition>N39° 55' 8.18",W114° 47' 41.50",+000000.00</WorldPosition>
<Orientation>0.000,0.000,0.000</Orientation>
<AltitudeIsAGL>True</AltitudeIsAGL>
<Scale>1.000</Scale>
</SceneryObjects.LibraryObject>
</WorldBase.Flight>
<MissionBuilder.MissionBuilder />
</SimBase.Document>

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Reply #3 - Apr 2^nd, 2008 at 8:24am

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CaptainXion wrote on Apr 2^nd, 2008 at 6:50am:

Okay, here's the XML:

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?>
- <SimBase.Document Type="MissionFile" version="1,0">
- <WorldBase.Flight>
- <SceneryObjects.LibraryObject InstanceId="{3184F177-DDCC-4262-A5FC-3D5537BC47E2}">
<Descr>air_largetower2</Descr>
<MDLGuid>{87D440F0-DCFB-42A3-9504-61CEE8607FCD}</MDLGuid>
<WorldPosition>N39° 55' 8.18",W114° 47' 41.50",+000000.00</WorldPosition>
<Orientation>0.000,0.000,0.000</Orientation>
<AltitudeIsAGL>True</AltitudeIsAGL>
<Scale>1.000</Scale>
</SceneryObjects.LibraryObject>
</WorldBase.Flight>
<MissionBuilder.MissionBuilder />
</SimBase.Document>

Thanks for the support! Wink

The problem is that SimObject code is not compatible with BglComp as far as I know. I am not that familiar with missions but certainly they are not compiled by BglComp

Have you looked at the Mission Creation and/or SimObject Creation Kits in the SDK?

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Reply #4 - Apr 2^nd, 2008 at 8:57am

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If your using the Mission Builder's Object Placer to create permanent scenery:

Take a look at the Abacus Scenery Shortcut free utility, that will convert your mission objects to scenery without having to take the manual steps required by the SDK.

(I don't have a clue what those steps would be 'cause I don't have the SDK.

)

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Note: you have to go thru the 'check out' process but it is FREE.

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Reply #5 - Apr 2^nd, 2008 at 3:07pm

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I'll try to get that Abacus thing, but here's the problem: I'm a kid. No credit card, and my mom's paranoid about identity theft.

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Reply #6 - Apr 2^nd, 2008 at 3:41pm

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Reply #7 - Apr 2^nd, 2008 at 5:26pm

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No credit card info required.

They ask for a valid e-mail address (to send you the d/l link) but thats about it, no credit card info required. An i-net email*, like Yahoo, is ok.

*(Which you/mom should have and use anyway. Helps to isolate your ISP e-mail from spam, viruses, and such. and they're free.)

Many people deal with them and you can consider Abacus a 'trusted' company.

Have mom present, and she can OK the info you provide....

Dave

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Reply #8 - Apr 3^rd, 2008 at 6:57am

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Oh. Thought I saw a credit card info field. Okay, then. Thanks for the support!

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Reply #9 - Apr 3^rd, 2008 at 7:51am

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There is a credit card field, but at the top of the page is bold red text that says:
Your invoice total is $0 so a credit card number is not required.

Dave

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