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FSX FSX-Model causes CTD / AttachPoint-Tool Problems

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Hey guys.
My name is Lars Roennig and I'm a member of Posky and QualityWings.
I'm currently doing my first FSX-model-conversion (which is the QualityWings 757) and it seems that FSX is a neverending nightmare to develop for :D

I'm stuck at two major problems.
1) The model always causes a CTD in FSX when I try to load it in the preview-screen. The sim freezes for a short while and then the famous "FSX has detected a problem" appears. When I initially load the default Cessna and THEN switch to the 757 it loads just fine w/o any issues. We already ironed out that the gauges aren't the problem. Any help would be highly appreciated!!


2) I managed to attach effects to the model without a problem. But for some strange reason, with every effect that I attach, it automatically seems to attach a landing-light effect to the same part. Here is an example:

Config in gmax:
Effect-attach.jpg


Effect in FSX (hard to see, it's NAV-Light + Landing-Light):
NAV-Light2.jpg


Thanks in advance guys!

Lars
 
Hey Lars,

Yes... FSX is a monster to make things for.

To check that its your effects, try unattaching them, or just not export with the entire model and check in FSX to make sure they are not causing the issue.

You might also ensure that you have the proper effects files in your FS database. They might be trying to load and are not there.

I cant see that the model itself would actually cause the crash. I would have to think its other elements, such as modules, 'maybe' effects, gauges, guage sounds (gauge sound dll files), etc... Not the actual mesh itself. At least I havent heard of that happening...


Make tripple sure all your textures are in the package also when booting up FSX. Having missing textures can cause odd issues with models..



Bill
 
Thanks for the reply Bill.
Yup I already unattached the effects. The landing-lights disappeared. They really only appear wherever an effect (no matter which one) is attached to a poly.

As for the CTD. When I load the FS9-'portover' with exactly the same gauges, modules & sounds it loads just fine. I too don't think the mesh causes the CTD but I'm kinda lost what the reason could be.

EDIT: It just came to my mind that I could try to merge the model into a new gmax-project. Maybe that makes a difference. Will try that tomorrow and let you guys know the outcome.
 
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Roger that...

It is odd. Really sophisticated models can have so many possibilities. I hope you are able to find out where the problem is and get it working.


In case you didnt see my post on landing lights and FSX, you might check this out. It might help if it is indeed the attach tool and your landing lights.

http://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18856




Bill
 
Just to let you know...it seems as it was caused by (A:HYDRAULIC1 PRESSURE,psi) Variable. I replaced it with something else and the CTD disappeared.
Sorry to bump this old thread again but maybe someone else has similar issues and this may be a solution.

Thank you for the help nevertheless Bill!
 
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