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FSXA multiple objects in one model

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I and many of us have seen people who put many objects into one model when compiling. i.e. We see - let us say- 5 hangars, two houses, a couple of cars, a few trees, etc all in one model. Bring up ModelconverterX and we see this.

OK- I have done this also from time to time.

As I understand, the thinking is that FSX is less busy loading one bgl containing many models than having to load many objects separately, making for better frame rates.

This sounds logical. On the other hand, I have heard this is not necessarily the case. The big problem concerning frame rates is draw calls and trying to put many textures onto one texture sheet whenever possible.

This I agree with, but are both a good idea or is the multiple objects in one bgl, while sounding like a good idea, really not that helpfull concerning frame rates?

In other words... has anyone actually done any testing to see if multiple objects in one bgl is not helpfull, completely helpfull, or somewhat helpfull? - and to what degree? Bob
 
Hi Bob:

No doubt there are additional answers to your primary question regarding performance which should properly be a part of a comprehensive topic-specific answer to your questions.


However, as it is rather late in my time zone, I thought before retiring for the evening, I'd at least initially mention this 'related' and interesting consideration mentioned by Jim Robinson involving IIUC, making 1 model with multiple objects for merging AO shadows into a custom Ground Poly texture ...which might prove helpful when creating one's airport scenery:

http://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/showthread.php?t=426143&page=2

http://www.fsdeveloper.com/forum/showpost.php?p=646515&postcount=28


Perhaps Jim Robinson and others might post additional info here regarding the potential FS run-time performance considerations of making an airport with multiple buildings inside one or several larger 3D object models ? ;)


Hope this helps ! :)

GaryGB
 
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I've thought I've made some not-so-bad stuff, but these shots are wonderful!
I will try to persue something on this order, but my above questions remain. Bob
 
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