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FSX ADE cannot find the BGL Compiler

Hello:

FSX Steam Edition (aka "FSX-SE" here at FSDEV) does not have a complete functioning version of the FSX SDK.

FSX-SE, FSX Acceleration / Gold DVD versions and Prepar3D version 1.4x all can use this easy-to-install SP2-compatible SDK:

https://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/resources/prepar3d-v1-sdk.227/


NOTE: Lockheed-Martin archived their copy of the SDK; the link above retrieves the SDK from "Internet Archive" website (safe):

https://web.archive.org/web/20230504011627/http://cloud.prepar3d.com/SDK/Prepar3D_SDK_1.4.4747.0.exe

Once that is installed, ADE "should" automatically find its path.

If not, ADE forum has threads on how to manually configure the file path via its GUI feature.

GaryGB
 
It has an auto-installer with a built-in path in the C:\Drive "system" folder chain; on my computer it is:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D SDK 1.4.4747.0


I would allow it to do what it is coded to do; it will auto-configure and add 1 or 2 Registry strings so FS apps etc. can find it.

Do not attempt to manually put it where you "think" it should be for a 'nutritionally complete' STEAM version FSX-SE. :alert:

Steam was never licensed to distribute a "complete" FSX SDK; all works well with ADE, SBuilderX, MCX and other FS apps using the P3Dv1.4x SDK after you allow it to auto-install to its internally coded path.

No need to assign file / folder permissions or RegServer DLL registration etc... it is less of a P.I.T.A. than a 3-step DVD SDK install.

GaryGB
 
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OK, this rarely happens, but when it does, you can simply manually assign the path via:

ADE Menu > Settings > Options > {Folders} tab


You may also wish to confirm your preferred settings for an ongoing configurations via;

ADE Menu > Tools > New User Wizard

GaryGB
 
I should explain that I cannot instill any SP that you would normally install with FSX because my computer does not have a DVD Rom Drive. Plus, I tried installing the version you can download but it wants a install from FSX
 
Robert Armstrong said:
I should explain that I cannot instill any SP that you would normally install with FSX because my computer does not have a DVD Rom Drive. Plus, I tried installing the version you can download but it wants a install from FSX
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You do not need to install any "SP" (Service pack ?), for FSX-SE; it is as up-to-date as FSX will ever be (it is no longer developed).

I mentioned that the versions of FSX listed were all compatible with the P3Dv1.4x SDK version linked above.

I only mentioned the SP2 status because there is an up-to-date code set in the P3Dv1.4x SDK which makes it fully compatible.


FYI: There was ~3 updates to the FSX SDK in the past; those are (thankfully) history now; SP2 compatibility means "up-to-date".


So you can install the P3Dv1.4x SDK and know what you create is likely to display OK in FSX / Acceleration / FSX-SE / P3Dv1.x.

P3Dv1.4x SDK scenery is likely to display OK in FSX / Acceleration / FSX-SE / any version of P3D, depending on its features.

Robert Armstrong said:
Plus, I tried installing the version you can download but it wants a install from FSX
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I do not understand what you meant by "wants a install from FSX".

What was the exact message ? :scratchch

(Grab a screenshot of the message, Paste it into Windows / MS Paint, Save it as a JPG ...and attach it here using "Insert Image").

GaryGB
 
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So when I install Prepar3D_SDK_1.4.4747.0, do I just let it install normally where it says to go or do I install it directly into the FSX (SDK) folder.
 
Robert Armstrong said:
So when I install Prepar3D_SDK_1.4.4747.0, do I just let it install normally where it says to go or do I install it directly into the FSX (SDK) folder.
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GaryGB said:
It has an auto-installer with a built-in path in the C:\Drive "system" folder chain; on my computer it is:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D SDK 1.4.4747.0


I would allow it to do what it is coded to do; it will auto-configure and add 1 or 2 Registry strings so FS apps etc. can find it.

Do not attempt to manually put it where you "think" it should be for a 'nutritionally complete' STEAM version FSX-SE. :alert:

Steam was never licensed to distribute a "complete" FSX SDK; all works well with ADE, SBuilderX, MCX and other FS apps using the P3Dv1.4x SDK after you allow it to auto-install to its internally coded path.

No need to assign file / folder permissions or RegServer DLL registration etc... it is less of a P.I.T.A. than a 3-step DVD SDK install.

GaryGB
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Just run the Prepar3D SDK 1.4.4747.0 installer and let it go where it wants to go.

GaryGB
 
Robert Armstrong said:
Now, where do I do to post a problem with an airport BGL?
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Hi Robert:

Sorry I missed seeing your latter post above in April 2025. :oops:


AFAIK, ADE threads regarding P3Dv6 can be posted here:

https://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/forums/airport-design-editor.95/


Robert Armstrong said:
Hey Gary, Ive left FSX Steam and I am now using P3Dv6.
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I would still keep FSX installed on your computer as a master reference and testing platform to utilize as you develop for P3Dv6. :pushpin:


Robert Armstrong said:
Where do I go for Shp2Vec Compiler and BglComp?
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I would be certain that P3D v6 is updated to versions cited here:

https://www.prepar3d.com/tag/v6/


P3Dv6 SDK documentation and download is here:

https://www.prepar3d.com/sdk/#prepar3d-v6-sdk

https://www.prepar3d.com/sdk/


I would begin studying P3D v6 SDK here:

https://www.prepar3d.com/SDKv6/LearningCenter.php


I do not currently have a version of P3D beyond 4.x installed, so you are in territory that I can not vouch for. :alert:


If you plan to use ADE / other FS scenery utilities with P3Dv6, your mileage may vary, as most such software targets MS' FS2Kx code.

It is 'possible' most FSX SP2 scenery BGLs may work if created using P3Dv1.4x SDK compilers; but that might not be true for P3Dv6.


Even P3D v5 was only partially targeted by some ADE updates by Jon Masterson (author of ADE, aka "scruffyduck") before he retired.


Some particularly pertinent search results at Lockheed-Martin's Prepar3D forums on compatibility of ADEv1.79x with P3Dv5 / P3Dv6:

http://www.prepar3d.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=281278

https://prepar3d.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=149771


This table shows that P3Dv6 SDK has some new GUIDs for SHP2VEC vector properties compared to prior P3D versions and MS' FS2Kx:

https://prepar3d.com/SDKv6/sdk/world/terrain/vector_shape_properties_guids.html


Misc. P3D forum search results on ADE and P3Dv6:

https://www.google.com/search?q=site:+http://www.prepar3d.com/forum+P3D+version+6+ADE&client=firefox-b-1-e&sca_esv=639f113b8e9e9064&channel=entpr&ei=UD1raL2xD4nKp84PzZfE4QE&ved=0ahUKEwi9mcfC5amOAxUJ5ckDHc0LMRwQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=site:+http://www.prepar3d.com/forum+P3D+version+6+ADE&gs_lp=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&sclient=gws-wiz-serp


Some pertinent search results at FSDEV on compatibility of ADEv1.79x with P3Dv5 / P3Dv6:

https://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/t...dev-is-released-supports-p3d-v5.447279/page-3 (Remember this ? ;))

https://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/threads/ade-wont-recognize-p3d-stuck-on-choose-fs-version.457968/

https://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/threads/can-ade-be-updated-to-work-with-p3dv6.458190/

https://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/threads/prepar3d-v6-connectivity-from-ade.457769/


The P3Dv6 compatible version of FSUIPC must be installed before attempting to configure ADE for use with P3Dv6


Freeware non-Registered version of FSUIPC6 v6.2.2 for Prepar3D Versions 4, 5 & 6 [ONLY] [64-bit]:

https://www.fsuipc.com/download/FSUIPC6.zip


Payware Registered version of FSUIPC (for extended features beyond those in the free version if you need- or wish- to use them):

https://secure.simmarket.com/john-dowson-fsuipc6-for-p3dv4-5.phtml


Let us know if you are unable to get ADEv1.79x to communicate with P3Dv6 after installing the additional version of FSUIPC6 v6.2.2.


Robert Armstrong said:
Hey Gary, Ive left FSX Steam and I am now using P3Dv6. Where do I go for Shp2Vec Compiler and BglComp ?
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Please review and test the procedure scruffyduck cited here:

https://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/threads/ade-wont-recognize-p3d-stuck-on-choose-fs-version.457968/


If that fails to list P3Dv6, try using ADE 'New User Wizard' and link directly to the default install path of P3Dv6 SDK utilities cited above:

https://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/threads/ade-cannot-find-the-bgl-compiler.459895/post-932982

C:\Program Files\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v6 SDK 6.1.10.31609\World\Terrain\shp2vec.exe

C:\Program Files\Lockheed Martin\Prepar3D v6 SDK 6.1.10.31609\World\Scenery\bglcomp.exe


Misc. FSDEV search results on ADE and P3Dv6:

https://www.google.com/search?q=site:+www.fsdeveloper.com+P3D6+ADE&client=firefox-b-1-e&sca_esv=106fe9e36038f599&channel=entpr&ei=7ipraNn0ArHGp84P7YH-qA8&ved=0ahUKEwjZo7v-06mOAxUx48kDHe2AH_UQ4dUDCBA&oq=site:+www.fsdeveloper.com+P3D6+ADE&gs_lp=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&sclient=gws-wiz-serp


I hope this helps you get ADEv1.79x up and running with P3Dv6. :)

GaryGB
 
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