http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index...5&siteID=123112I'm surprised this hasn't been mentioned at Avsim or Flightsim.com; at least not that I came across.It is being discussed at a couple of other support forums for programs which use Gmax like Neverwinternights and Trainz.Ii would be nteresting to hear Microsoft's take and the impact upon future versions of FS.

Hi GCBarni:Undoubtedly the folks up at Redmond, Washington are in constant communication with all of their associates, most assuredly with AutoDesk , Inc. I think that it

Hello,There are some thoughts:http://blogs.technet.com/torgo3000/Nice to have this

FS is just a hobby for most users. We don't want to purchase expensive professional tools like 3DS, because most add-ons we produce are freeware.What about this:http://www.blender.orgAn open source full featured 3D modeler, animator, etc.Freeware!Just need an exporter to FS, and bye bye gmax, farewell!Emerson

http://forums.avsim.net/dcboard.php?az=sho..._id=24642&page=W. Sieffert

>I'm surprised this hasn't been mentioned at Avsim or>Flightsim.com; at least not that I came across.Funny you should post this in two AVSIM forums, and completely miss the Aircraft & Panel Design forum, where it has been the topic de jour since the 8th of the month... ;)