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Previewing Repaint work

GyverX

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Im kinda in a bind. Im starting to do repaints for FSX now and I use a very old version of FS repaint demo v2 to preview my work to make sure lines match up and what not. I now have run into a repaint that will not work with the version I have of FS Repaint. I can not get the latest demo because the site that it links to from Abacus is no longer up. (Im not even sure that demo would work anyways) In any case, Is there another program out there that I can view the model with the repaint applied so I can follow my work as I go with updating as I update the dds? I have run into MDLviewer but It will not work with this process and I would rather not have FSX open while I paint because the Paint kits I deal with become quite large and take a bit of resources on top of the other programs I use.

Anyone know of a program that can assist me in this process?

I really hope this all makes since. Im at work and I get interrupted a lot, so Some of this might not make complete sense.


Thanks
 
ModelConverterX might work, but I don't think it will live-update textures. At least you wouldn't have to load FSX up each time, though.
 
At least in FS9 there is no need to reload the sim. I would assume that FSX works the same way.

To reload textures:

1. Go to Options/Settings/Display/Hardware (different in FSX, but go to where you set the video card settings, I assume).

2. Change the Global Texture Quality slider by one notch up or down. (I always leave this on Massive so large textures are sharp, so don't forget to check this once you've finished painting).

3. Click OK.

Do this each time you want to check a texture. In FS9 this also works for scenery building textures, etc.

Hope this helps,
 
Oh, yeah, in FSX you can assign a keyboard command to reload aircraft or scenery.
 
ollyau said:
ModelConverterX might work, but I don't think it will live-update textures. At least you wouldn't have to load FSX up each time, though.
Click to expand...

You'll have to reimport the model file or switch to another livery first if you want to see your updated paint.


Good idea though...I'll file a request.
 
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