Object Placement Tool (FSX): Difference between revisions

Applicable
MSFS2024
MSFS2020
MS Flight
LM P3D5
LM P3D4
LM P3D3
LM P3D2
LM P3D
FS World
FSXSE
FSXA
FSX
FS2004
FS2002
XP11
XP10
XP9

Latest revision as of 15:48, 25 May 2024

The Object Placement Tool, (OPT), is multifunctional, and can be used for placing scenery as well as creating missions.
The OPT is installed as part of the SDK Toolset (FSX).
The OPT is available on the FSX menu, under Tools.

Installation

See SDK Installation (FSX) for instructions.

Notes

Ensure you have the correct SDK installed to match your Service Pack level.

Useage

THe OPT is a very capable, if somewhat unwieldy tool.

Scenery Placement

See Scenery Placement (OPT) - How to place scenery objects using the OPT.

Mission Creation

See Mission Creation - How to create missions, a supplement to the SDK.

Working with the OPT

Tips

A collection of quick tips.

Windowed Mode

For the OPT to work, FSX must be running in 'windowed' mode.

Object Selection

Default objects

To see the range of FSX default and Acceleration placeable objects, please see - Lamont Clarke's wiki - FSX default scenery objects

Imported objects

Any object imported, (custom object), will only be listed in the OPT by its GUID.

You'll need to know the GUID of that object.
N.B. Your GUID will be prefixed by a zero, 0.

Multi-Monitor

If you have multiple monitors, drag the OPT onto your secondary monitor.
Set your FSX to fill the screen on your primary monitor, (windowed mode).

Moving an object

If an unlocked object refuses to move with click-drag, you can reposition the reluctant object, with the mouse, (without click-drag).

Set your viewpoint to Top-Down mode.

In the OPT window, double-click in the coordinates area.
In the FS window, single-click at the location you require.
Object will 'jump' to that location.
Zoom in.
Repeat as required.

If you want to drag them just use the key Ctrl and drag, this will unlock the object

External links

Placeholder text

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+{{Infobox-Applicable-FSVersion
+| MSFS2024 = unknown
+| MSFS2020 = unknown
+| FSXI = unknown
+| P3D5 = true
+| P3D4 = true
+| P3D3 = true
+| P3D2 = true
+| P3D = true
+| FSW = unknown
+| FSXSE = true
+| FSXA = true
+| FSX = true
+| FS2004 = unknown
+| FS2002 = unknown
+| XP11 = unknown
+| XP10 = unknown
+| XP9 = unknown
+}}
 The Object Placement Tool, (OPT), is multifunctional, and can be used for placing scenery as well as creating missions.
+<br>
+The OPT is installed as part of the [[SDK Toolset (FSX)]].
-The OPT is available on the FSX Tools menu.
+<br>
+The OPT is available on the FSX menu, under Tools.
 == Installation ==
-The OPT is installed as part of the SDK toolset installation.
+See '''[[SDK Installation (FSX)]]''' for instructions.
-See [[SDK Installation]] for installation instructions.
+=== Notes ===
+Ensure you have the correct SDK installed to match your Service Pack level.
+== Useage ==
+THe OPT is a very capable, if somewhat unwieldy tool.
+=== Scenery Placement ===
+See [[Scenery Placement (OPT)]] - How to place scenery objects using the OPT.
-=== Versions ===
+=== Mission Creation ===
-The SDK is available for FSX Deluxe only.
+See [[Mission Creation]] - How to create missions, a supplement to the [[SDK]].
+== Working with the OPT ==
-{| class="prettytable" style="background:#FF0000" border="1"
+=== Tips ===
-|--
+A collection of quick tips.
-|<br>''' You must install the appropriate SDK version to match your FSX version. '''<br><br>
-|}
-{| class="prettytable" style="background:#f2f2f2" border="0"
-|--
-| '''FSX'''
-| '''SDK'''
-| '''Availability'''
-| '''Installer'''
-|-
-| style="background:#F8EABA;" | RTM
-| style="background:#F8EABA;" | RTM
-| style="background:#F8EABA;" | Retail
-| style="background:#F8EABA;" | FSX RTM disk 1, SDK sub-folder
-|-
-| style="background:#F8EABA;" |
-| style="background:#F8EABA;" | SP1
-| style="background:#F8EABA;" | Discontinued
-| style="background:#F8EABA;" | Standalone
-|--
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-|-
-| SP1
-| SP1A
-| [http://www.fsinsider.com/downloads/Pages/FSXSoftwareDevelopmentKitUpdate.aspx Download * (166Mb)]
-| Standalone
-|-
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-|-
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-|-
-| style="background:#C0C090;" | Acceleration
-| style="background:#C0C090;" | SP2
-| style="background:#C0C090;" | Retail
-| style="background:#C0C090;" | FSX Acceleration disk, SDK sub-folder
-|-
-| style="background:#C0C090;" | SP2
-| style="background:#C0C090;" | SP2
-| style="background:#C0C090;" | Download * (??Mb) 2007
-| style="background:#C0C090;" | Standalone
-|}
-'*' May also be available on magazine cover discs.
-=== Configuration ===
-If you have installed both FSX & SDK to their default locations,
-the OPT should now be available from the FSX Tools menu.
-If you have installed either FSX or the SDK to a non-default location,
-you should run configsdk.exe in the SDK root folder.
-If the FSX Tools menu option is still not displaying,
-you may need to edit dll.xml manually.
-The dll.xml file is located at -
-On XP - C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Application Data\Microsoft\FSX\
-On Vista - C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\FSX\
-In the root of your FSX installation there's also a dll.xml file,
-do not edit this, it's only a default backup copy.
-== Useage ==
-=== Scenery Placement ===
-Placeholder text
-The OPT can be used for creating scenery.
+==== Windowed Mode ====
+For the OPT to work, FSX '''must''' be running in 'windowed' mode.
-Place your fixed-location object.
+==== Object Selection ====
-On the ??? tab, click 'Save Scenery'.
+===== Default objects =====
+To see the range of FSX default and Acceleration placeable objects, please see - [http://lc0277.gratisim.fr/sceneobjects/ Lamont Clarke's wiki - FSX default scenery objects]
-=== Mission Creation ===
+===== Imported objects =====
-Placeholder text
+Any object imported, (custom object), will only be listed in the OPT by its GUID.
-== Working with the OPT ==
+You'll need to know the GUID of that object.
-For the OPT to work, FSX must be running in 'windowed' mode.
+<br>
+'''N.B.''' Your GUID will be prefixed by a zero, '''0'''.
-=== Tips ===
+==== Multi-Monitor ====
-Placeholder text
+If you have multiple monitors, drag the OPT onto your secondary monitor.
+<br>
+Set your FSX to fill the screen on your primary monitor, (windowed mode).
 ==== Moving an object ====
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 with the mouse, (without click-drag).
-Using Top-Down mode.
+Set your viewpoint to Top-Down mode.
+* In the OPT window, double-click in the coordinates area.
+* In the FS window, single-click at the location you require.
+* Object will 'jump' to that location.
+* Zoom in.
+* Repeat as required.
+If you want to drag them just use the key Ctrl and drag, this will unlock the object
-Double click in the OPT coords area.
+== Related content ==
-Click the FS window location you require.
+{{Template:Navbox-Missions-ObjRef}}
-Object will 'jump' to that location.
+== External links ==
+Placeholder text
-Zoom in and repeat as required.
 [[category:Missions]]
-[[category:Scenery design]]
+[[category:Scenery Design]]
+[[Category:Tools]]

Mission Object Reference for Missions
Categorised list of references to all the properties that apply to each of the Mission Objects.
Actions	Generic Action Properties · Activate Waypoints Action · Adjust Payload Action · Attach Droppable Payload Action · Attach Effect Action · Change Object Type Action · Count Action · Custom Action · Dialog Action · Disqualify Player Action · Failure Action · Goal Resolution Action · Grant Reward Action · Object Activation Action · One Shot Sound Action · Play Animation Action · Play Flight Recording Action · Play List Action · Point Of Interest Activation Action · Random Action · Race Course Start Action · Race Course Activate Action · Refill Action · ResetTimer Action · Rumble Action · Spawn Action · Time Penalty Action · Timer Adjust Action
AI Objects	AircraftAI Object · TakeoffAI Object · LandingAI Object · TaxiAI Object · GroundVehicleAI Object · Waypoint List Object · Waypoint Object
Area Definition Object	RectangleArea
Mission Object	Allowable Container List · Camera · Attached World Position · Attached World Object · Condition Race Point · Gate Race Point · Living World Exclusion · Picture In Picture View Controller · Player · Point Of Interest · Pylon Race Point · Race Course · Race Info · Realism Overrides · Ridge Lift · Scenario Metadata · Thermal · Volume Race Point
Triggers	Generic Trigger Properties · Airport Landing Trigger · Area Landing Triggers · Collision Trigger · Counter Trigger · Last Lap Trigger · Menu Prompt Trigger · Parking Trigger · Property Trigger · Proximity Trigger · Race End Trigger · Timer Trigger
Other Object Types	Group Object · Scenery Objects · Mobile Scenery Objects · Spawn List · Goal Object · Reward Object · Disabled Traffic Airport Object
Coding Related	Categories · Mission Coding · Compiling · Debugging missions · Object Placement Tool · Mission SimVars
Mission - General	Artwork · FSX Acceleration · SDK Installation (FSX) · Sounds · Rewards · Aircraft Selection
Category:Missions	Mission Creation · FSX Default Missions · 3rd Party Missions · Mission Object Reference






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Object Placement Tool (FSX): Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 15:48, 25 May 2024

Contents

Installation

Notes

Useage

Scenery Placement

Mission Creation

Working with the OPT

Tips

Windowed Mode

Object Selection

Default objects

Imported objects

Multi-Monitor

Moving an object

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