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FSX Converting CFS2 models for FSX

Billsailaway27

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Hi all,

Heres a problem I hope someone has an answer to.

Is there a way of converting a CFS2 model for use in FSX?

ModelconverterX doesn't read CFS2 models. The Event log states, "The file xxx.mdl is of a non-supported MDL format."

Is there a way to make it readable?

William
 
There is no way of upgrading an old MDL unless you have the source files for it, especially if it has animations. (I don't believe MCX upgrades animations) On top of that, I believe MCX can only read the MDL9 and MDLX format. (FS9 and FSX MDLs)
 
ModelConverterX will read most scenery BGLs, and can make x files of them for recompilation as FSX, or can compile them directly to FSX MDLs.

Aircraft are a problem.

Dick
 
Hi,

Which modelconverterx version are you using? Version 1.3 or later should be able to read the mdl.

Animation conversion is still limited, but I am working on that.

Send from my phone using Tapatalk, so excuse the short sentences and possible typos
 
You can do it diifferently

Good hex editor

Check wether it is a MDL8 ( MDL2 or 610) will not work

Search for CFS2-->replace with FS90-->UP on FS90 you find RIFF-->Cut everything in front of RIFF (20480 bytes) and save

That is then a model FSX can read

Roland
 
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