Weird Scale Problem in GMAX 1.2

[Guest]

Hi all,I have never had to post a problem here as most questions can be answered by doing searches. BTW thanks to all who have posted solutions as they are invaluable.Now to my problem. I am working on a new jetway created in GMAX 1.2.Scale is 1 unit = 1 foot. When I export the design through GMAX using the makemdl from the SDK the model is waaaaaay to big and also moves around the airport with me when I slew. I tried making the unit scale .3048 and it did not make any difference.Pics attachedNow if I create the BGL using the original makemdl that came with GMAX everything is fine. OK so what stupid mistake did I make? Any help would be appreciated.ThanksBigH/KDEN

[Guest Firestriker]

See if this helps.http://www.oregon-coast.net/FS2002/scaling/setup.htm

[Guest]

Lou,Thanks for that, unfortunately I have already tried changing the scale both under customize|unit's setup and customize|preferences. Neither seemed to make a difference. It's like the program isn't converting feet to meters as it should when you export.BigH

[Guest Firestriker]

In the beginning, gWax 1.0 and the version of makemdl.exe that shipped with FS2002pro worked together and you set the scale in Preference to 1 drawing unit = 1 foot. With the new makemdl.exe from the MakemdlSDK the units need to be set to 1 drawing unit = 1 meter. Everyone was having scale problems when the new makemdl.exe first came out.

[Guest]

Thanks I will give it a whirl.BigHEdit:That was the ticket. Thanks Lou