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Paul,We've been well aware of the AFCAD stuff for some time thanks.As far as the scenery goes, we have a aerial photo scenery of the GTA laid over a STRM elevation mesh complete with autogen. The airport layouts are done and we are re-doing the entire downtown models.We even have things like the Bloor Viaduct and Ontario Place modelled.One thing you will like is the water. I say no more.It's coming along nicely.BTW, we may just have a surprize for you personally.http://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gif

We are at a point where we need a helping hand. If anyone frequents CYTZ, CYYZ, or CYZD, and has a digital camera, please contact me by email.jkanold@rogers.comWe are eight months into a massive project of the Greater Toronto Authourity and need some particular airport pictures. http://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gif

Is there a FS default model scene bgl disassembler?The old one I have only gives me some form of position.http://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gif

>So basically in the end, what you get for your $50+ for FS2004 is >FS2002 with Service Pack 1 and a new weather system.oops, you forgot a few:Along with that new weather system.Taxiway signs at all airportsBetter ATCBetter road and river flattening codingBumpmapped waterMore dynamic sceneryMore ststic modelsBetter modelled airportsBetter FM on a/cClickable VCsTwice the density of AutogenNewly added autogen models, hydro, road signs, etcUpdated ground textureshttp://members.rogers.com/jkanold/Nepal.jpgFrom a flight I took earlier today. http://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gif

Looking good!!Even after years of scenery design, it seems like one learns something almost every day.Keep up the good work http://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gif

Yes, buy FS2004 when it comes out. This problem has been fixed. http://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gif

Anyone know the authors or names of these a/c that the Bear put together.I have a two year old "wannabe" grandchild that would love them. http://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gifhttp://forums.avsim.com/user_files/18344.jpg

What are the coordinates so we can check it out ourselves? http://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gif

Born in Welland.You never know where some of these might pop up. http://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gif

Awesome !!!!!! http://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gif

Can you explain exactly how, and by how much you shifted the DEM?http://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gif

Thanks for the link, very helpfulhttp://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gif

David,Have you made one of your tools capable of DEM editing?BTW, LOL Where have you been for the last year and a half? LOLhttp://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gif

LOL.Way ahead of you. I have Detroit to Ottawa, North Bay to Buffalo done.And what a difference!!!!!Yes, the Burlington Skyway is in a hole at one end.http://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gif

I would also like to know what tool you are using.http://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gif

This is fantastic news for Canada. http://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gif

Is there any way to create piano keys at only one end of a runway?http://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gif

Alright!http://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gif

Dick,I agree that eventually the tools and methods you mentioned will be the way to go and to significantly reduce filesizes. But ask yourself, why doesn

>is it possible to do a Terrascene like process on the same USGS data to populate significant regions with accurate renditions of roads and coastlines?Yes, there is no different than Fly! II. Terrascene works just as well in FS2002 as it does in Fly! II. Check out the Terrabuilder Forum.Also check my site out below for an example.http://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gif

I have yet to have a GTOPO30 mesh render properly using any tool out there. http://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gif

Once again we thank you sir.http://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gif

And just how does one change the drawing order?And, what should be drawn first and last?http://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gif

While you are testing, you might want to try some 555 and 888 bmps with alphas as well. These affect quality of the final transparent texture. Also check out what happens at a distance if you give the model, (say an antenna), a large submerged polygon under it.Jim KanoldFlight Ontariohttp://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gif

Two things. DXT3s are also tied to the aircraft texture slider. This dictates just how clear the image gets from a distance.The problem with DXT1s is that the alpha channel crops a pixel, eg. gerters in a tower have to be made wider than usual or they may disappear because of this pixel crop. You'll see what I mean.http://members.rogers.com/jkanold/jimlogo.gif