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MDL file code embedding question

lionheart

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Hey guys,


Can one embed code (information/date) into a MDL file safely without the code effecting a MDL file?


For instance, in regular XML code, you can place a <! -- and a -- > in a string and that string area is 'locked out' from being read by the devices/engines.

If there is a form of 'brackets' that could be used to place info in a MDL file, I would be greatful to know how it is done.




Many thanks,


Bill
 
Hi Bill,

The MDL format does not have comments like that, but there are some options.

The FS2004 format has a RIFF section that is used to store information. By default MakeMDL puts it's version info there, but you could enter any text you want.

For the FSX format you would have to store the information in the name section of the MDL. So where the friendly name is also stored.
 
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