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Reply #15 - Oct 2^nd, 2009 at 7:37pm

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The mapping looks okay, but from studying the 2 pics it looks to me like you are forgetting to flip the texture before you save the .dds file Wink

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Reply #16 - Oct 2^nd, 2009 at 7:46pm

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Can you elaborate on 'flip the texture?'

Also, when you save it as a .dds, do you save it as a 2d or 3d image?

Last but not least, why are dentists designing texture formats for FSX?

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Reply #17 - Oct 2^nd, 2009 at 8:04pm

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I took your posted texture & flipped it in PSP...for me when I am ready to save a .dds version I 'merge' all of my layers into a single layer, and then I flip it (not sure of the photoshop function). Then I save it in .dds format.

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Reply #18 - Oct 2^nd, 2009 at 8:37pm

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Ahh yes.. the flipping

I use ImageTool for the DDS save (it flips it for you) Cool

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Reply #19 - Oct 2^nd, 2009 at 10:31pm

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I did that and the textures were properly placed, but they were backwards and all distorted... Wink

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Reply #20 - Oct 3^rd, 2009 at 12:11pm

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You know, I'm beginning to think someone upstairs does not want me to complete a plane for FS. When I logged in, there was no Reply button, just Quote...

At any rate, SUCCESS!

But here's the odd thing. It wasn't anything I did to generate this success. I loaded the plane, got my screwed up textures, then on a whim decided to increase the texture resolution size. The texture fell into place perfectly... Tongue

Any guess on why that is?

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Reply #21 - Oct 3^rd, 2009 at 12:43pm

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First.. I want to say, that's a very nice model

Second.. I think the differences between Max and Gmax will get me into trouble, giving advice Cheesy

Most important, is that you're learning the true art of modeling for FSX.. in that sometimes you don't even know how or why you figured it out Huh

I will advise though.. that as you learn FSX material options.. you're going to find that it's best to map parts individually, rather than all at once. That will make sense as you get into it.

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Reply #22 - Oct 3^rd, 2009 at 2:14pm

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Well, my reply button is back at least... Grin

Thanks for the compliment; I consider that very high praise...

But I think that while modeling was a bitch-kitty, getting a good texture down is becoming the sign of a true master. Painting is a talent and I don't think I'm that good at it. I would love to be the modelling part of a design team... 8)

At any rate, I am developing a new respect for repainters. I always used to think that people who did repaints were simply too lazy to learn how to do a whole model and while that may be true in a few cases, it's a LOT of work and you can't say they haven't accomplished something.

So good on ya' to the paint department... Cheesy

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Reply #23 - Oct 3^rd, 2009 at 2:23pm

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Looking good! Cool

Over time you will get a feel for how texture resolution & the size of a part being mapped work together. Textures & mapping were tough for a long time for me, but now it's pretty easy.

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Reply #24 - Oct 3^rd, 2009 at 3:59pm

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I was playing around with textures and ended up with this... My son asked me to make him a version for him to fly. Wink

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Reply #25 - Oct 3^rd, 2009 at 4:12pm

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Cool!

I'd say you are pretty much hooked now... Grin

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Reply #26 - Oct 3^rd, 2009 at 8:54pm

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Me become addicted? Naa....

I was just fooling around before, but I may actually do a fictional livery like this. Add some sponsor logos, some details like rivets, and off you go!

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Reply #27 - Oct 4^th, 2009 at 1:41pm

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Okay, it's time to put my foot down. You're having waaaaay too much fun textuing the damn thing already.

GET SOME CONTROL SURFACES ON THE THING!!!

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Reply #28 - Oct 4^th, 2009 at 1:48pm

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I've got them, they're just hidden... Wink

Speaking of which, I think I'll give animating a shot now. Anybody know where there's tutorial on it? The SDK isn't exactly a wealth of info on how to go about it...

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Reply #29 - Oct 5^th, 2009 at 6:49pm

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... good.

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