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    Best version of 3ds Max for MSFS development, also Windows 11 compatibility?

    Couple of quick Qs: Is it still the case that Max 2019/20 are the best options in terms of full MSFS tool functionality? Seems that way from what I can tell, but just checking that the SDK info is still valid/up to date. Additionally, am contemplating updating to Win 11… Prob not the best idea...
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    MSFS20 MSFS (2020): Which version (MS Store/Steam) from a developer standpoint?

    Hi guys, Just wondering which (if either) is best, specifically from an aircraft developer/SDK point of view? I'm a frequent Steam user, but normally purchase FS titles with their own DLC systems separately (IL-2 & DCS for e.g.). I like to have access to the installation folder and choose...
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    3ds Max 2008/Windows 10 (licence error)

    Hi guys, Just moved over to Windows 10 (from 7) and am using 3ds Max 2008. Initially it seemed to work fine, but the licence keeps failing with a reactivation attempt throwing up the "Activation limit exceeded" error. Autodesk can then give me a new code (by speaking to someone) which seems...
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    3ds Max 2008/Photoshop CS5 + Win 10?

    Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone is running with this configuration? I am having some quite severe PC issues at the moment which may well result in the need for a load of new hardware (effectively a new system) and a complete reinstall of everything. I am currently using Max 2008 (32+64-bit...
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    Very odd export crash (3ds Max 2008)

    Hi guys, As the tile says I'm having a very strange export crash in Max where I can't seem to pin down the problem. I can export my entire VC without issues, however I have one object (the glass) where when I detach some elements (thus creating a new object) and then export the original...
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    FSXA FSX Freezes (at 2 GB RAM usage).

    Hi guys, Run into a problem where my super detailed WIP A/C is sometimes causing FSXA to lockup/freeze. It's only just started happening and the only thing I've added to the model is to activate some reflection environment maps which aren't very big MB-wise. The model is big however and is...
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    FSXA VC Glass: Micro scratches/crazing + multiple reflection map switching?

    Hi guys, Got a couple of Qs: Micro Scratches: Firstly; any idea how I can implement micro scratches in the plexiglass for the VC? The effect I'm talking about seems to have been done in the Lotus Simulations L-39 (I don't have this so only seen the effect in videos) and also on the...
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    Possible to add another FSX model file (mdl.) to the VC?

    Hi guys, I'm having issues exporting a very high poly aircraft VC with XToMdl crashing out due to lack of memory (I don't think it can be fixed by adding more memory to the system as I *think* its a 32-bit application problem). I can export the VC in two parts however, but can't get them both...
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    Very high poly model - XToMdl limitations - A call for help.

    Hi guys, I'm having some serious issues with my export and before considering any drastic measures I thought I'd try asking here first. Sorry for the long post, am really stuck here and not sure how best to proceed. I know it's a lot to get through but I'd *really* appreciate any help as...
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    FSX xtomdl problems and other high poly model Qs.

    Hi guys, After a very long time modeling I'm now finally ready to start exporting once again. I have a very high poly mesh so have a lot of work to do breaking it all down into size-able chunks so as not to hit that 65K vert limit, packing the UVs efficiently and so on. Q1: EDIT: Have...
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    3DS Max 2008

    Can someone who uses this software please confirm that it works without issue with all the FSX exporters? If you're using Windows 7 x64 that's even better. I know I've asked similar Q's here before but would really appreciate a first hand user confirmation from someone who actually uses...
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    3DSMax v.9 (x64 and x32) in Windows 7 x64?

    Hey guys, Very quick question, does the above work ok? It's my understanding that the FSX Max scripts/export tools were made for Max 9 x32 (so don't work properly with x64). I know that having both x64 and x32 Max 9 installs works in Vista, is that still the case with Win 7? Also can...
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    Aircraft Animation: The absolute basics...

    Hi guys, back again with a very simple question... Having finished modelling and most of the UV work I'm eager to get some animations up and running, primarily to check that they're not affecting frame rate too much/at all. Despite having very good knowledge of 3DSMax from a modelling and...
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    VC - Interior glass reflections (static)

    Mentioned this in a previous thread but no joy as yet... Does anyone know how to render baked in reflections on VC windows using 'Render to Texture' from Max as mentioned towards the end of this post (by Paco Sanchez): http://www.aerodynamika.com/cgi-bin/...num=1187043062 I know this can...
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    Performance Questions, Mipmaps + Other...

    Hi guys, a few questions: I am currently creating a helicopter for FSX, the model is complete (or virtually complete) bar LoDs. It's a very high detail model and uses a number of very high res textures (the full high end version being a mix of 4096 + 2048), but this being my first aircraft...
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    Scenery Design Basics

    Ok, so I know there are lots of posts everywhere asking about the basics of how to make a scenery, I've read a load of them already! The problem I'm having is there appear to be so many different tools and opinions on how to do it that seem to conflict. 6 part tutorials which only consist of...
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    XtoMdl vertex limit problems...

    Tried this on the AVSim forum but no joy as to a definitive response, any help VERY much appreciated. 'Hi guys, wondering if someone could help me out here. I'm trying to compile a high poly model via exporting as an .x file then using XtoMdl to make the model. I've successfully exported...
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