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FSX model sight range

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tomerh

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Hi

How can I set the maximum sight range of model biult using sketchup and converted to MDL by modelconverterX and compiled by SDK BGLCOMP.
I want to set tiny model to apear only in radius of 5km

Shold I use LOD or some XML syntax ?
can you give some examples ?
 
Hi,

You can't set the range in XML, so if you want to limit it you need to add an (empty) LOD to the model. This can be done in the lod creator form of modelconverterx.
 
I have noticed that many low poly SketchUp models appear and disappear much closer to the observer than default FSX models and I'm thinking this might be solved by adding the same 600 polygon model from LOD 100 to itself at LOD 40 or LOD 16.

Now if you want the model visible only in a radius of 5km, I suggest you use the LOD editor to add an empty model at LOD 30. If the model is visible from too far away, change the empty model to LOD 40 and keep experimenting until you hit it. Just remember the smaller numbers are for how far away you see the whole thing and the bigger numbers are for how close to see the eye candy.
You only have to disable the relevant scenery layer, make the change and re-activate the scenery for these simple adjustments; you don't need to restart FSX.
 
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