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FSXA Polygon placement

JPetroSS

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Hello guys,

I've finally managed to create my 1st ground poly BGL file, using the latest ModelConverterX release.

My problem and my question is: How do I place this poly where I want? It is now in my project scenery folder, but I have no idea on where it has actually appeared in FSX!!


Regards,

Peter
 
Im just producing Gpolys aswell.

The way i do it is produce the ground poly in google sketchup, using a georeferenced background. That way when i export my gpoly from sketchup to MCX i have coordinates that relate to the location i am concerned with.

These coordinates are then transferred to my BGL file once i convert it.

I believe that the gpoly wizard in MCX allows you to edit the default coordinates associated with your source file. That way you can find the coordinates of your scenery and type them in to ensure your gpoly is located in the right place.

The coordinates relate to the red crosshair seen in MCX so essentially you need to work out the position of that somehow.

Going back to sketchup - when you export a KMZ file the coordinates go with it so its all automated, but i presume other methods would require you to work them out and type them manually.

Tom
 
Thanks for the help corkyo.

The problem is that I'm using gmax instead of Sketchup!

Can I somehow do the same in gmax?
 
Hi,

When converting them with ModelConverterX you need to enter the coordinates where you want them to appear.

How to find these coordinates can be hard. Your best guess is probably to use a known point as reference point in GMax, for example the ARP or the threshold of a runway.
 
arno said:
Hi,

When converting them with ModelConverterX you need to enter the coordinates where you want them to appear.

How to find these coordinates can be hard. Your best guess is probably to use a known point as reference point in GMax, for example the ARP or the threshold of a runway.
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Thank you so much Arno.

I will try this! :cool:
 
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