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I need some advice from the group.

I have tried to get started in scenery design but I have no idea where to start. Like most beginners I have lurked the forums and downloaded everything and now I am totally confused about what is the best tool package to use.

I am looking for latest and best tools that will work with FS2004. Some people say to use tools that were used with FS2000.
I just don't know where to start.

I have used both Exclude Builder and Instant Scenery for minor tweeks but I want to be able to make major corrections.

SBuilder looks good and well supported but I cannot get it to work. Is there another program that will do the same things.

Knowing what you know now, what programs would you start with?

Well I'm off to try once again to try to get SBuilder to work.

~~ Dale ~~
 
Hi Dale...tell me a bit more about what you what to accomplish. You may be interested in making objects to put into your scenery, or you may be more interested in decorating the terrain with photo-ground imagry, or you may want to change partking areas and taxiarrangements at airports...or or or....

Nowadays, you need to be familier with a variety of tools overall, but I always recommend you start small...pick one interst and enjoy the learning process. Many folks here will help.

So...what would you most enjoy doing to start with?

Bob
 
bob5568 said:
Hi Dale...tell me a bit more about what you what to accomplish. You may be interested in making objects to put into your scenery, or you may be more interested in decorating the terrain with photo-ground imagry, or you may want to change partking areas and taxiarrangements at airports...or or or....

Nowadays, you need to be familier with a variety of tools overall, but I always recommend you start small...pick one interst and enjoy the learning process. Many folks here will help.

So...what would you most enjoy doing to start with?

Bob
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Thanks for the reply Bob.

My main concern is correcting the mess that AutoGen has made of West Texas.

MS has left out several small settlements and has installed multiple story office buildings in towns where the only buildings over 3 stories are churches and courthouses.

I finally got Sbuilder installed through v5.0 so that should help some. I just cannot get v6 update to run. I keep getting a runtime error and have no idea where it is.

When I use ExcludeBuilder to remove buildings that should not be there is always a trace where the building stood that looks like the foundation so I am not that happy with ExcludeBuilder.

I have been using Ground24K, Instant Scenery, and EZ Landclass with mixed success.

I guess what I am really looking for is a list of what tools others are using.


~~ Dale ~~
 
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