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Hello

I have some questions before starting my scenery's ground.

Regarding scenery SDKs, Do we need to have both gmax installed (fs2004 and fs2002) or can we install one Gmax with both gamepacks? As I read in this forum, fs2002 gamepack is a better choice for ground polys then fs2004's.

Is Gmax the best app to build textured ground? If not , wich is the best app to build it?:confused:

hope to post some pics of my project in a few days.:D

Regards.
 
On the gmax issue...

You can install several gamepacks in one gmax ...


Originally, the FS2002 "SDK" got installed into the gmax plugins folder.

With FS2004, a new folder was created "gamepacks" and the FS2004 SDK plugins, etc got installed into the "FS2004" folder. At the same time, there were instructions to set up an FS2002 "gamepack" folder.

The key is to set up the gmax starting icons with the right "properties" to activate the correct gamepack.
 
FelixFFDS said:
On the gmax issue...

You can install several gamepacks in one gmax ...


Originally, the FS2002 "SDK" got installed into the gmax plugins folder.

With FS2004, a new folder was created "gamepacks" and the FS2004 SDK plugins, etc got installed into the "FS2004" folder. At the same time, there were instructions to set up an FS2002 "gamepack" folder.

The key is to set up the gmax starting icons with the right "properties" to activate the correct gamepack.
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I got that, Thanks :D

Regards

Humberto
 
If you are used to modelling in GMax, I think it is the best program to make your ground polygons with. Mainly because it gives you very good control over the texture mapping.

For really big airports you will have to be a bit careful to get the best performance (making everything in one GMax scene can then give trouble).

But I would say GMax is a good choice for ground polygons.
 
arno said:
If you are used to modelling in GMax, I think it is the best program to make your ground polygons with. Mainly because it gives you very good control over the texture mapping.

For really big airports you will have to be a bit careful to get the best performance (making everything in one GMax scene can then give trouble).

But I would say GMax is a good choice for ground polygons.
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Thanks Arno

Trying to find my FS2002Deluxe deep into my garage!

Regards
 
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