Can't find tutorial

[ChiefWH]

Hi,

I'm trying to figure out Lods for making a building in GMAX, I beleive I need the tutorial I've seen mentioned in a post:


Yes for GMAX. The building tutorial in the FS2004 GMAX gamepack "docs" folder describes how to.

"C:\gmax\gamepacks\fs2004\docs\gmaxSceneryTutorial .doc"


I would gather it would be similar for FSDS, but I haven't tried it in that tool and don't know the specific steps there.


The tutorial is part of the FS2004 SDK

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555857

But the link is dead and I can't see this kit in the SDK thread on here (might just be being daft). Could someone point me in the right direction please?

Thanks.

[hairyspin]

The entire FS2004 sdk can be found at several places on the web, FlyAway Simulation (https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/2798/microsoft-flight-simulator-2004-sdk-pack-all-kits/) being one. There's quite a lot of it...

[ChiefWH]

The entire FS2004 sdk can be found at several places on the web, FlyAway Simulation (https://flyawaysimulation.com/downloads/files/2798/microsoft-flight-simulator-2004-sdk-pack-all-kits/) being one. There's quite a lot of it...

Thank you.

[ChiefWH]

This tutorial is really useful, but I have one problem that I wonder if someone can quickly help with. (My online searches aren't seeming to solve it).

I'm dividing an edge and creating a vertice, how do I ensure that the vertice is exactly in the middle?

Thanks if you can help.

[hairyspin]

You want Meshtools 2.5 from ScriptSpot - it’s free.

http://www.scriptspot.com/3ds-max/scripts/Meshtools

Just make sure you’re working in Editable Poly when using the tools. Highly recommended! :ernaehrung004:


I did a thread on setting up a toolbar in Gmax for Meshtools:-

http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/showthread.php/87719-Creating-toolbars-in-Gmax-for-MeshTools

[ChiefWH]

Thanks; the install directions in the readme refer to 3dsmax4, I have 'discreet Gmax (with CFS3 gamepack)', do you happen to know if it can be installed for what I have?

[hairyspin]

Meshtools 2.5 works fine with Gmax, I used it for years. 3ds Max has the same functionality built in since version 9 or thereabouts. (Gmax is Max version 4 with certain features disabled)

[ChiefWH]

Thanks,do you recall how to install it by any chance?

[hairyspin]

The zip file includes a readme.txt! However, since it's targeted at 3ds Max 4 users:—




copy Meshtools-Macroscripts.mcr to ...gmax/ui/macroscripts


copy Meshtools-Functions.ms to ...gmax/stdplugs/stdscripts


copy the icons MeshTools16a, MeshTools16i, MeshTools24a and MeshTools24i.bmp to ...gmax\ui\Icons




You can now follow the other linked thread to make a useful toolbar.

[ChiefWH]

The zip file includes a readme.txt! However, since it's targeted at 3ds Max 4 users:—




copy Meshtools-Macroscripts.mcr to ...gmax/ui/macroscripts


copy Meshtools-Functions.ms to ...gmax/stdplugs/stdscripts


copy the icons MeshTools16a, MeshTools16i, MeshTools24a and MeshTools24i.bmp to ...gmax\ui\Icons




You can now follow the other linked thread to make a useful toolbar.

Yes I was reading that, but I don't have a macroscripsts or Icons folder in UI, or anything in stdplugs other than a file called ExportM3d.dle; is it just case of adding in those folders manually, then putting the files in, will that work?

Apologies if I'm being dull here.

[hairyspin]

I don't understand that at all, the ui/macroscripts folder is a standard gmax folder, as is stdplugs/stdscripts. Are you sure you're using Gmax v1.2? (Help menu, About gmax...) There was an earlier version 1.1 if I remember correctly.

[ChiefWH]

I don't understand that at all, the ui/macroscripts folder is a standard gmax folder, as is stdplugs/stdscripts. Are you sure you're using Gmax v1.2? (Help menu, About gmax...) There was an earlier version 1.1 if I remember correctly.

Yes, says it is 1.2, I'll try uninstalling and reinstalling it.

[ChiefWH]

I think I have found my issue with Gmax; it was originally installed outside of programme files(x86) and this hadn't installed properly. I've reinstalled in that location and I see a whole host of extra files in the folders mentioned above.

Thanks. Hopefull now I can get the useful tools added in etc.