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MSFS20 Introduction to MSFS SDK (scenery)

TheJon182 said:
Im seeing the update on how to import 3D assets from Blender to MSFS2020, i have a fast question, is it possible to import that assets to an existing XML project we have been working on (following the first steps of your guide)

In the setcion: Placing it inside the simulator, you said we have to open another .XML so thats why im worry about.
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There is a way, and I can add it to the docs too :)
 
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Mr. Wompy said:
There is a way, and I can add it to the docs too :)
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I’m very interested on it, because I have being working on an airport and now it’s time to import my blenders models to that project.

Thank you for the support, do you have any way to get donations? You deserve some!
 
GaryGB said:
Hi Tim:

Try using this plugin Ruby script: :idea:

TIG's OBJ Exporter v3.0

https://sketchucation.com/pluginstore?pln=OBJexporter


Let me know if you require more info about how to get this plugin installed into Sketchup 2017 Make. :)
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Tim Shafiq said:
Thanks Gary, I exported the file, what should I do next?
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Assuming your next goal is to import the *.OBJ into Blender, try following this tutorial:

How to Import from Sketchup to Blender Tutorial

In this tutorial, we’ll go over how to import from Sketchup to Blender. You may be familiar with some of our other tutorials like importing a DWG to Sketchup, exporting STL files, or exporting from Sketchup to DWG. But in this tutorial, we’ll go over how to export an OBJ file from Sketchup and...
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PS: This tutorial also discusses how to both import / export between Sketchup and Blender if needed:

artisticrender.com

How to import and export between Sketchup and Blender - Artisticrender.com

In this article we will take a look at how we can utilize Blender as Sketchup modelers and export/import textured models between the two programs. We will use Blender version 2.80 and Sketchup maker 2017. To export and import Sketchup files into Blender we will also look at a way to bring .skp...
artisticrender.com artisticrender.com

GaryGB
 
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Hi again. Thank you all for your help.
The problem must be something else then as i do not see my new airport in the sim.
 
GaryGB said:
Assuming your next goal is to import the *.OBJ into Blender, try following this tutorial:

How to Import from Sketchup to Blender Tutorial

In this tutorial, we’ll go over how to import from Sketchup to Blender. You may be familiar with some of our other tutorials like importing a DWG to Sketchup, exporting STL files, or exporting from Sketchup to DWG. But in this tutorial, we’ll go over how to export an OBJ file from Sketchup and...
designerhacks.com designerhacks.com


PS: This tutorial also discusses how to both import / export between Sketchup and Blender if needed:

artisticrender.com

How to import and export between Sketchup and Blender - Artisticrender.com

In this article we will take a look at how we can utilize Blender as Sketchup modelers and export/import textured models between the two programs. We will use Blender version 2.80 and Sketchup maker 2017. To export and import Sketchup files into Blender we will also look at a way to bring .skp...
artisticrender.com artisticrender.com

GaryGB
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Thanks, I have imported it I’ll just have to reassign all the materials and tell you how it goes.
 
Tim Shafiq said:
Thanks, I have imported it I’ll just have to reassign all the materials and tell you how it goes.
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Hi Tim:

Once imported to Blender, you should be able to display all textures as mapped in Sketchup on the model.

Are you able to do that yet ? :scratchch

GaryGB
 
GaryGB said:
Hi Tim:

Once imported to Blender, you should be able to display all textures as mapped in Sketchup on the model.

Are you able to do that yet ? :scratchch

GaryGB
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Hey Gary, it’s going well, after I imported it I’m just making sure everything is okay and the final checks are done. I’m out of the house right now but I should be able to get it working and finish soon.
 
edugodoi said:
Would be nice to have 3dsmax > MSFS as well. The Babylon Exporter is not generating the XML file for me, I'm trying to figure out.
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Yes, I've just installed the indie 3DS Max, completely new to me (after a lifetime of GMAX) and there's plenty of info for Blender:)

EDIT: oops, I missed this bit -- is the exporter meant to give an XML? I've been making my own.
 
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toprob said:
Yes, I've just installed the indie 3DS Max, completely new to me (after a lifetime of GMAX) and there's plenty of info for Blender:)

EDIT: oops, I missed this bit -- is the exporter meant to give an XML? I've been making my own.
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Yes, it supposed to generate a XML file with a "model info guid" number just like the Blender plugin does.

I think I need this "model id" to make it work. I'm not sure.
 

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Tim Shafiq said:
Hey Gary, it’s going well, after I imported it I’m just making sure everything is okay and the final checks are done. I’m out of the house right now but I should be able to get it working and finish soon.
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Blender doesn't seem to handle the polygons well, I'm going to redo the polygons, I would just like to know how I would go about importing it to MFS2020 as a projected mesh.
 
discovered that you don't need to restart the sim for the objects to be "live" in the sim. I copied my folder across into the community folder - went to the object list and bang it was there.
 
Morning all,

Thanks for the awesome document its working well. My issue i have is when i load back into the dev mode editor and load the airport all of the things ive added have vanished (runways etc) but the polygons remain, im saving as i go as per the document. Am i loading it in the wrong way? any help would be appreciated
 
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