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fsx jorge chavez airport spjc and arturo merino scel update

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:39:41 +0000

i dont how to build but by any chance its anyone interested on make these 2 airports that still in the 2010 era lima callao spjc jorge chavez airport in peru and arturomerino airport in santiago de chile scel it would be a nice add on for fsx user we invest in third parties scenery still using it please the experts

FS9 Textures to FSX

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 04:12:17 +0000

This has beaten me for years...I just simply want get rid of the black boxes and make the backgrounds transparent...

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1876uIL5vT_OAX5RquaSE7SkCP_bdAtuN/view?usp=sharing

can not convert dds to bmp

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:33:30 +0000

Ive been trying to convert fsx dds textures to bmp...i cant seem to get it done...black screens when loading...write protected errors...and only single file conversion options...can anyone steer me in the right direction?....i thought it would be a simple task?

How do I make snowy ground textures?

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:51:10 +0000

Hi. I'd like to make the runway/taxi/aprons look snowy. I have long experience placing library objects but Ive never done anything custom. (I have basic ADE experience.)

This is what I have so far...https://drive.google.com/file/d/11vU_gMwRA9YRxDa6gn6pR8jLKwEJZRqT/view?usp=sharing

FSEarth Tiles - boundary issue

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:26:29 +0000

Hello,

I made a KML file and put it into google erth - im using version 7.3.2.5776 becuse i understand it makes better kml files.

I dropped mine into the app and made a white state block border of the area i wanted. I did a save place thing to kml.

I watched a you tube vid thing and followed what he said. I dropped the file onto the tiles .exe, and it opened, but went to another country. My area had no borders.

I made a wrking folder and put it in there but the fset app didnt read it in there. so i put it into the main thing and it didnt work there or did pressing the kml icon in the fset app.

the file was renamed AreaKML.KML and i have got the Fset set to my folder tree to working folder.

can you help me get this working?

thank you.

Ortho4XP for FSX/P3D

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 21:11:05 +0000

Hey guys,

I modified Ortho4XP version 1.30 to enable support for FSX/P3D. The main advantage over FSEarthTiles is that water masks are created dynamically and accurately from OpenStreetMap data at extremely high detail (no more slaving over creating accurate water masks). I will try to add creation of night and seasonal masks in the future (no ETA as I'm very busy).

All that it requires is ticking the box "Build for ESP (FSX/P3D)" before clicking on batch build. The BGL files will be placed inside the main program directory\Orthophotos\. From there, find the folder which contains the orthophotos for the area just downloaded. In that folder will be an ADDON_SCENERY folder. This can be renamed to whatever name you wish and added to FSX/P3D scenery.

The program requires resample.exe from the FSX/P3D SDK. You can install the SDK from Lockheed Martin's website if you have P3D. If you have FSX, the SDK comes on one of the discs of the deluxe edition or in the gold/acceleration pack disk.

In Ortho4XP.cfg, you need to change the last line (ie

ESP_resample_loc=F:\\ortho4xpvm\\resample.exe

)

And type in the location to your resample.exe from the SDK after the equals sign, deleting the current location that is already there. Notice that backslashes need to be escaped with another backslash, so make sure to always put two backslashes instead of one for windows paths.)

I have provided a binary built using pyinstaller in the dist folder. If you don't trust it, then feel free to install all the required modules manually and run Ortho4XP_v130.py in the main folder with python.

Forks and pull requests are welcome with bug fixes/feature improvements. I plan to add creation of night masks and season masks by porting over these algorithms from the masking scripts of the new version of FSEarthTiles.

Please notify me of any bugs here, so that I have a better chance of seeing it.

Here is a link to the github where you can download the code and the binary (note, you need to download the whole repository even if you just want the binary):

https://github.com/stackTom/Ortho4XP_FSX_P3D

Finally, and this is pretty obvious, use at your own risk :).

Open sources for geo/elevation data?

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:22:05 +0000

Hello,

I am looking to get access to publicly published geographical data for the purposes of creating a bike route and plotting rides onto a map.

Any suggestions?

Object Placement tool saving scenery as html not xml file

Thu, 23 May 2024 03:38:59 +0000

Hi all

I'm using Object Placement Tool in fsx se and for some reason when I save scenery it saves as a edge html file not a xml file so it won't let me compile my scenery.
How do I change the extension to save as xml

Cheers

"Must Have" static objects libraries for P3D airport design?

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:44:43 +0000

What's your input on the most useful static object libraries for P3D airport design? (I'm using Scruffy's ADE)

Adding a water effect to my scenery object in blender

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 22:52:12 +0000

Hi all.

I use FirefighterX by loby si.
I have created a Heli dam for FSX se and I would like to add water to my dam but not sure how to go about it. Is anyone able to point me in the right direction on how to create a water effect similar to the small ponds you see in fsx se scenery.

Regards

Rhys

Scripting Error Exception In Gmax

Tue, 30 May 2023 19:26:31 +0000

Hi,

I'm using the Gmax FSX gamepack and created a house from a Gmax Gamepack tutorial. When I click on FS Tools and select LOD Name Tool, I get this error exception message:

(MacroScript LODNameTool category: "Tools" Tooltrip: "LOD and Name tool"

local scriptFileIn = openFile (fsScriptPath + "scripts/LODandNameTool

MAXScript MacroScript Error Exception
No "+" function for undefined)

Why am I getting this message and what do I do to solve this? I've searched for a solution and have not found it. Actually, this house came from a Gmax Gamepak FS2004. Since I'm using the gamepack for FSX, could that be the problem? It doesn't seem to me that would make any difference since one can create this model in the game pack for fsx and should be able to use the FS Tools without any problems.

Ken.

Updated FSEarthTiles V1.1

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 20:28:12 +0000

I have updated FSEarthTiles from the current version 1.03B to 1.1. It now supports automatic water masks creation as well as autogen creation utilizing Scenproc. Users of FSET may know that FSET is also able to create night and season masks automatically.

This builds upon HB-100’s original FSET. It couldn’t have been possible without his original work. Also, much thanks to all my beta testers.

Here is where to get it: https://github.com/stackTom/FSEarthTiles

List with descriptions of FSX stock object GUIDs?

Fri, 19 May 2023 03:33:28 +0000

Hi,

I am trying to find a list of all the FSX stock library objects with their accompanying GUID and a description (preferably even a picture of the object). I realise there are utilities around that can read the files and produce XML outputs and reference any given BGL file and the objects within it, etc but I am trying to find a comprehensive database of all the objects in one place. Otherwise if I come across some random GUID in an XML file I have no idea of what it relates to. Trawling through random BGL files trying to find it is obviously like trying to find a needle in a haystack.

I've done a fair bit of searching on the net and found a few references to such databases however they either no longer exist, the links are long dead or the file (if found to begin with) cannot be downloaded (there was supposedly one on Google but I was unable to download it).

If anyone knows where there is an online or downloadable resource (and the links to it and the resource still works) I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks.

XPlane to P3D Scenery 'conversion'

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 21:31:02 +0000

Hi,

I have some amazing 3D building object that were created by a former colleague of NZPM (Palmerston North Airport, NZ) in XPlane (11). I would now like to use these buildings in P3D as my sim requirements have changed.

Is it possible to change XP scenery objects to P3D? Is there anyone here that has the skills and interest to do it? If so, there is potential, for the right person with the relevant skills, to receive ongoing paid work.

Look forward to hearing your thoughts.

Cheers, H

new 'wannabe' designer with FSX - NEED HELP!

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 02:33:36 +0000

OK, so I'm a little late coming to the party...better late than never I suppose.

So after MANY years away from FSX, I decided to dust off the box and install on my (new-ish) PC. I also decided I'd like to try my hand at making my own missions and also try designing some scenery objects. I had purchased FS design studios and I got it installed and running but the problem I am running into is when I try to 'Create FS object file/Scenery object file', it runs for a couple of seconds and then hangs at the window 'generating scenery drawing code'.

I searched on the web but couldn't find a single thing. I guess it's a long shot, but I'm hoping someone out there might be able to help me with this issue.

Thanks!

Scenery Static Objects for Rwy 12

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:02:05 +0000

Hi there!

I am posting this because I am in search for something who would like to design some scenery buildings and things for me. I have pictures. I have pictures of the building I wouyld like modeled. I have limited pics though as I couldnt find alot. Anyways, please let me know if you can help or know someone that can and/or be interested. Thank you.

Lee

Object Usage

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 18:36:25 +0000

Not quite sure where to ask this, so here goes.

Some of the bundled object libraries include objects that are already contained in other bundled libraries (exp; Shez Ansari Library Objects). Other than wasted disc space is there any issue with object libraries existing multiple times?

Do both duplicates get referenced in memory, etc. If I delete the duplicates, would that impact anything? I would assume the flight simulator software is looking for an object ID and it would find the object regardless if it existed in the bundled library or in a library by itself.

Thanks,
Ernie

Scenery Design Beginner Advice Needed

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 01:47:19 +0000

Hello: Well, I finally have some time on my hands and would like to take the first steps in learning scenery design for MSFS. Nothing fancy, maybe starting with adding some simple elements to a local airport, etc. Is there a beginner, word not allowed proof, senior proof tutorial that would start me off at the very beginning and guide me through the very basics? I would be thrilled just to learn how to place a hangar at an airport! Thanks for the assistance!

Object Placement tool object wont move

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 04:33:40 +0000

Hi all

Making a small scenery airport with object placement tool but I find , when I add an object and go to move it to the right spot it won't move. I can re size it tilt and spin but just can't move it is this a bug and is there a fix

Regards

Rhys

OEJN - King Abdulaziz International - Request

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 19:07:23 +0000

Hi everyone,

Hope everyone is doing well.

Can anyone create the OEJN - Jeddah Airport for FSX I've been looking for it for a very long and didn't find any good one or the most current one.

Regards,

Fahad

Trying to downsize FSX textures.

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 00:12:23 +0000

Hi. I thought of downsizing some FSX world textures to get better performance. But it seems that these textures are write protected and I can't work with them. I'm using TextureManager, which works well with some other textures that didn't put up a fight!

Any ideas?

KSEA RW 34R ILS INOP

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 22:28:12 +0000

FSX_SE was issued with the old KSEA layout with only two runways. I've added a bgl from the AVSIM library that has the current three runways with their associated ILSs Every ILS works as advertised except the ILS for RW 34R. I've tried approaches with two different aircraft, neither of which recognizes the ILS on 110.3. All the other ILSs are seen. I've tried two replacement bgls with the same result. ADE shows that the bgls contain the RW 34R ILS but it's not seen by the aircraft on approach. Any ideas?

Thanks,

Jim Driskell

RKSI Scenery for FSX request

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:07:02 +0000

The latest RKSI I'm having was by Ray Smith in 2018 but I do notice that the 4th runway was added in this airport. Does anybody has the latest freeware for this one? Thank you

Using ArcGIS in FSET?

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 20:48:07 +0000

Hi everyone, I've been in the market for orthographic sceneries, and seeing how easy it is to make ortho scenery using Ortho4XP, i wanted to try it myself as well.

I am aware of Ortho4P3D, however Ortho4P3D takes quite a long time for one tile, about 15 minutes per tile on ZL16. FSET has been around for FS9/FSX/P3D for quite a while, and in my experience it has been a lot faster than Ortho4P3D, but it's only lacking water masks for islands and shorelines.

The issue I'm currently having is how to setup the ArcGIS service on FSET. Ortho4XP has the option to use ArcGIS. (which is this link by the way: https://server.arcgisonline.com/arcgis/rest/services/World_Imagery/MapServer?f=jsapi )
I prefer to use ArcGIS as the quality is pretty good throughout the entire world and there is no need for major color correction, apart for the occasional clouds that I have to photoshop out.

However, I'm a bit confused on how to properly setup and use ArcGIS on FSET. Something about referrer links and service coding? As far as I know, Ortho4XP uses the above link for Arc, however FSET works a bit differently, so I would like some help on how to use the ArcGIS service with FSET, if anybody knows how.

Floating airport signs LIBR X 2012 by Stefano Tessore

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:02:51 +0000

Hi guys,

As currently there is no commercial P3D scenery available for Brindisi LIBR I have installed the freeware scenery from the AVSIM library; 2012 by Stefano Tessore. I have also installed the update and pasted the LIBR_elev_correction.bgl into P3Dv5 scenery/world/scenery.

Unfortunately I get both airport signs on the ground and floating in the air. I have searched my P3D installation folder for any other LIBR afcad file but it doesn't give any results.

I was hoping someone could give me any advice how to get rid of the floating signs or, if required, all of the signs. I found an email address in the ReadMe file in the installation folder but it appears that it is no longer in use.

I am not using ORBX vectors, I am using FreeMesh with freeware photoreal scenery for Italy.

Many thanks,

Vincent