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Hey,

Is it possible to create a 3D Mesh in gMax, then export it into FS2004 as terrain mesh? I understand that you can export gMax->Terrabuilder, but I don't have TerraBuilder so would like to see if there is another method.

Thanks,

Matt
 
No. The GMax exporter makes 3D objects, not terrain mesh. For create terrain I would use the tools of the terrain SDK (so resample).
 
Arno is correct, but could you have been using the term "terrain mesh" loosley? The gmax - terrabuilder link doesn't create terrain mesh either, to my understanding. It just automates the process of creating and decorating polygons. Since the end result looks like terrain mesh, that opens the door to confusion.

So....please clarify. Are you asking if there is a different way to acheive the same result Misho Katulic acheived when he authored the gmax-terrabuilder module?

If so, the answer is "certainly", although I don't know if the effort is worth avoiding paying Misho for a license of terrabuilder.

Best,
Bob
 
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