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Gentlemen,

I am trying in vain to create a landable platform on top of my 3d object.

Please can someone give me a simple primer on this. I can build and texture 3d objects in 3DSM9 and import them succesfully into FSX Acceleration.

I just need to know how to make the object landable or how to create a landable pad atop the object.

Tools: 3D Studio Max 9, FSX Acceleration SDK

I've tried using the Attach Tool and for the life of me can't figure it out. Do I create the landable platform as another .x file and attach it? OR could I create the landable pad via XML and place it atop the 3d object?
 
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  1. Select the polygon that you wish to have as a platform.
  2. Go into the Select and Move mode. Hold down Shift Key whilst selecting one of the move axes.
  3. On the Clone Part of Mesh dialog, select Clone to object.
  4. Run the AttachPointTool on this new object and select platform.
  5. Then link it to your main object.

I hope this helps.
David
 
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Ok David you are tha man !

Now, another question if you don't mind answering.

I chose for this particular platform CONCRETE. Obviously this does not impart any texture to the platform. What purpose does the platform drop down menu serve? I see many different material names listed, but no discernable effect when chosen. I can texture my platform myself, just wondering what difference it makes whether I select Brick, Concrete, etc in the attach tool platform setup drop-down menu. I assume that choosing a type of platform just selects which effects you'll get on landing, such as dust, etc.

Now, to get a pad with lights and markings on top of this structure should I go through XML and add an Airport object with helipad data?
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seaviper said:
I assume that choosing a type of platform just selects which effects you'll get on landing, such as dust, etc.
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That is the idea. The platform part is transparent , so you'll only see the textures of your main object.

seaviper said:
Now, to get a pad with lights and markings on top of this structure should I go through XML and add an Airport object with helipad data?
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You'll need to create a new airport for this. Perhaps one of the other gurus can help you there.

David
 
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