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FSX FSDS V3.51 Compile problem

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bretth

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Hi,

I have recently re-installed FSDS onto my Windows 7 PC. I am constructing a model which compiles in FSDS 3.51 with out any problem, unless I try to an animation to a reference part, eg r_gear etc.

When I add the animation frames to the part, I get a compile problem as follows.
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Found dictionary file: D:\fsx\modeldef.xml
OutputFile: _temp.MDL
Output file after modification: _temp.MDL
Creating output MDL file: _temp.MDL
(0): error : XToMdl.exe Unhandled Application Exception
(0): error : System.Xml.XPath.XPathException: This is an unclosed string.

(0): error : at MS.Internal.Xml.XPath.XPathScanner.ScanString()

(0): error : at MS.Internal.Xml.XPath.XPathScanner.NextLex()

(0): error : at MS.Internal.Xml.XPath.XPathScanner..ctor(String xpathExpr)

(0): error : at MS.Internal.Xml.XPath.XPathParser.ParseXPathExpresion(String xpathExpresion)

(0): error : at MS.Internal.Xml.XPath.QueryBuilder.Build(String query, Boolean allowVar, Boolean allowKey)

(0): error : at MS.Internal.Xml.XPath.QueryBuilder.Build(String query, Boolean& needContext)

(0): error : at System.Xml.XPath.XPathExpression.Compile(String xpath, IXmlNamespaceResolver nsResolver)

(0): error : at System.Xml.XPath.XPathNavigator.Select(String xpath)

(0): error : at System.Xml.XmlNode.SelectNodes(String xpath)
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not sure what it means.

many thanks for your replies.
 

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What do you mean "add animation to a reference part"? Animated parts must contain geometry (i.e. polygons).
 
tgibson said:
What do you mean "add animation to a reference part"? Animated parts must contain geometry (i.e. polygons).
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yes, that's exactly what I mean. I have created a reference part for the model. The right landing gear, for example, and I wish to add animation frames to the part.

The compile of the model will not work anymore. Remove the animation frames. all is ok again.
 
Bretth,
As you say you have created a 'reference' part. Reference parts are not generated in the final mdl, when exported.
This is also what tgibson is saying, although they do have polys, just they are not made into the final mdl.

I don't know if animating a non-generated reference part can cause this sort of problem?
I wondering why you have made the landing gear as a 'reference part', if you don't mean that or need to make it as a RP then try unchecking it as an RP, and see if that cures the problems?

Cheers

Shessi
 
You cannot animate a reference part, period, AFAIK. You must create a small cube or similar object and animate that.
 
Hi

I have created for parts for my model, eg flaps, landing gear, ailerons, rudder etc etc.

I have to now animate them, but FSDS will not compile if I try to animate the part. My understanding is that I have to name each part according to a particular convention in FSDS to get it to work properly, and them add animation frames.

Is my understanding correct so far?
 
From the “Part Properties” box you need to name the part “Ambient”…for FSX.

I have written a few tutorials on the subject of animation, none specifically for aircraft but they should help you with the basics you may like to give then a read.:D

http://farfyscenery.katuu.com/

H_Farfy
 
jpfil said:
Do you tried an animation with Ambient?
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I believe "ambient" should be used for animations in scenery only, not aircraft. It is used in place of "tick18" which was for FS9. It is used for rotating radar dishes, rotating beacon lights on ships and airports, etc.
For starters your landing gear should be named l_gear, r_gear, etc. These are listed under standard parts names which you get to by hitting F2 and then browse.

Best, Paul
 
Thanks PutPut

See what happens when a scenery guy tries to help an Aircraft guy LOL.
I guess one day I should try to build a Plane instead of just thing to crash them into.

H_Farfy:D:D
 
My suggestion was just for a test on a basic animation. I assume that if Ambient does not work so the problem is on the software, not the operation...
 
PutPut said:
I believe "ambient" should be used for animations in scenery only, not aircraft. It is used in place of "tick18" which was for FS9. It is used for rotating radar dishes, rotating beacon lights on ships and airports, etc.
For starters your landing gear should be named l_gear, r_gear, etc. These are listed under standard parts names which you get to by hitting F2 and then browse.

Best, Paul
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Yep, that is exactly what I am doing. Anyone read or understand tbe error message in the files I have attached. It should be evident whst I am trying to do in the compile log I have attached.
Thanks
 
bretth said:
Yep, that is exactly what I am doing. Anyone read or understand tbe error message in the files I have attached. It should be evident whst I am trying to do in the compile log I have attached.
Thanks
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I have not seen those error messages (at least not that I remember) but it appears they suggest a path problem in your FSDS setup. It keeps talking about a Xml.XPath path error. I can't solve the problem without being in front of your computer but the first thing I would check is the path to the modeldef.xml file. Have you accidently moved it; or is it corrupt?
It appears there isn't anything wrong with your model, but the problem is within FSDS. I have used FSDS since the getgo back in 2000 and I find sometimes things corrupt in the program itself. My version of FSDSv3.51 recently stopped laying out textures correctly. The solution was to uninstall and reinstall FSDS. It doesn't take all that long and your existing data is saved.

Best, Paul
 
Thanks Paul.
I'll have a try at re-installing FSDS v3.51. I can't see anything obvious wrong with the directory paths that I am using.

As I have described, the model will compile ok, and can be selected in FSX as a flyable aircraft as long as there are no animated components in the model.
Frrustrating indeed.

Regards
Brett
 
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