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FSX What does CVX stand for?

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When compiling a vector poly you get a file named cvx_XXXX.bgl. What is the significance of cvx? What does it refer to? Acronym?

thx,

Clutch
 
Hello:

"Compressed Vector" files as described in the FSX Terrain SDK, which are output using the new FSX Terrain SDK SHP2VEC compiler, and can be viewed in the FSX Terrain SDK TMFViewer. ;)

The initial CVX prefix SHP2VEC inserts in the file name is helpful for both developers and end users to distinguish that BGL type from other types made using the other FSX SDK compilers, but technically is not required when naming for final public distribution.


GaryGB
 
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cvx is the name that Micrsoft give to files containing terrain data. I could surmise the X comes from FSX, and the V might be vector - you can apply your own thoughts to C ;)
 
Gary cross posted so we have Compressed Vector X I think :)
 
Indeed, I suppose the "X" might be to designate that BGL type is compatible only with FSX, since tests show it does not work in FS9. :)

I would speculate that "X" as a platform designation is more likely... rather than to indicate an intermediate XML 'output data type instruction template' was required when assembling the IIRC "4" (*.SHP, *.DBF, *.SHX, and *.XML) file component types required to be used by the SHP2VEC compiler. :p

GaryGB
 
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Just read this reply by sfrenchie ...gawd was that funny. :rotfl:

As I am both of French and Scottish descent, I must insist that 'Crap' be pronounced with a "Brogue" accent. :laughing:

Help... Help... I'm being 'compressed'. :)

GaryGB
 
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