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Batch process MSFS 2020 .gltf + texture

vi66sopot

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I use ModelConverterX 180 to convert my 3D objects for MSFS 2020 scenery. I do this in a batch process. I select .gltf as a file, and if I export the scenery, it builds the entire package with the necessary PackageSources, the appropriate modellib directory structure, file directories, and a separate texture file. However, with larger files, it takes a while because the simulator starts and builds the entire package, including modelLib.BGL.

But I get what I need: the files in the correct directories in PackageSources.

If I try to convert just the files as an object export, ModelConverterX does it without building the package and quickly packs the .bin .gltf .xml files and texture files into one directory.

Is there any way to convert a larger number of 3D files to the MSFS 2020 format, but so that the new files created are in separate folders, and the cardboards went to the texture folder, then I added them to my PackageSources project.

Best regards,
Witold
 
Hi,

If you want the specific package structure you need to export as a MSFS scenery package, not as a glTF file.

There is an option to disable the direct compilation of the package if you don't want that.
 
Yes, I found it easily in older versions, but in newer versions the options tab has changed and I can't find it anymore.

Best regards,
Witold
 
MCX DevRel 1.9x Menu > Export Scenery > Save As dialog: > Save As Type: MSFS 2020 Scenery Package > un-check: Compile Package

GaryGB
 
In the new version the options have indeed moved, they are now closer to where you need them. So the idea is that during export you can easily set the relevant options. Like Gary said you find it on the export scenery dialog now.

But good to read it is working now.
 
The other good news IIUC, is that in recent MCX DevRel builds, Arno coded MCX' Options so they internally switch to a configuration specific to the current task for output, after we have selected the FS export format target. :wizard:

Some MCX Options we saw in prior MCX builds now are hidden, if they are not pertinent to a current selected FS export format target. ;)

GaryGB
 
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