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SAMM two issues

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I got a message saying:

The static model name/version is (still) too long...

and then indicated that the model could not be saved. I was just selecting some of the default FSX airplanes and their varients.

After I shortened the name in the aircraft.cfg file, it saved the models but I would think that it should handle the standard names from FSX.

EDIT: found the answer to the "name too long" in a another post (search did not find the error message but I read a post where another user asked about it.)

Second issue is that the pilot texture appears underneath the fuselage of the aircraft.
 

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After I shortened the name in the aircraft.cfg file, it saved the models but I would think that it should handle the standard names from FSX.
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As explained in the manual and the other post, this is the result of a limitation on the length of texture names in the .mdl file (specified by Microsoft) - nothing to do with SAMM. The static model name doesn't have to be the same as the aircraft title, and you certainly don't have to change the title in the aircraft.cfg file.

Second issue is that the pilot texture appears underneath the fuselage of the aircraft.
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Aircraft modelers have a great deal of latitude in their designs. SAMM can't cater to every possible whim. Consequently, as noted in the manual and elsewhere, not every aircraft model will convert 100%. Moreso with FSX aircraft.

Don
 
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and you certainly don't have to change the title in the aircraft.cfg file.

not every aircraft model will convert 100%. Moreso with FSX aircraft.
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I finally found the text box for the model name.

These were models from Microsoft FSX - not 3rd party add ons. I will have to try some others and see what happens.

Thanks for doing SAMM for us!

Jim
 
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These were models from Microsoft FSX - not 3rd party add ons
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Being as stock model isn't a guarantee that a plane will convert. In fact, it seems to be a curse. If you try and convert the stock FSX C172, you'll find the the pilot's door is on the ground.

They were all designed by humans who have their own favorite techniques. and they weren't designed to be easy to convert to static models. In fact, flyable aircraft generally don't make good static models because there's a great deal of detail that's not seen in static models and, often, there are no LODs, so they are "frame-hogs".

Let me assure you, I've spent a considerable amount of time trying to isolate the cause of these anomolies. And I have found (and fixed) a few. Those that remain likely will remain forever.

Don
 
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