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FSX API Question

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Downloaded Some FS2004 API Files. After extracting the file, I open the API files using ModelConverterX. File looks perfect. I export said file making it a FSX object mdl. Then, using Library Maker, I put the new mdl file in a library of my choice.

Problem: When I open FSX and go to Add On/Instant Scenery and place the item where I want, the textures are quite dark.

I use windows XP/sp3, fsx acceleration. Also have 512 ram on 9600 GT video card and 4 GB ram.

Appreciate any help
 
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Hi,

That is quite a big colour difference indeed. The colours in ModelConverterX might be a little bit off, but this is a big difference. Can you send me the API macro for testing purposes?
 
Yes Sir, be glad to. You will notice that the colors are perfect in ModelConverterX, I think. Sending all four items relating to the image.
Thank you for your interest.View attachment 7107
 
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Thank you, I'll take a look at it and let you know.
 
Hi,

I placed both the API and the converted MDL file in FSX. They have the same colours in that case. I think what you are seeing is that the shading in ModelConverterX is slightly different than in FSX. Especially near the end of the day, you can see in FSX that there is a lot of variation in colour between the sun and shadow side. Could that be what you are seeing?
 
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