Is the mission you see in the intro of the game, the destruction of the bridge near Liege, done for the game? If so, where can I find it?
Cees
Cees
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Pat Pattle
SOH-CM-2025
Hi Cees, I'm pretty sure it's not in amongst the missions, what's the history of that action? have looked around the internet but can only find 1940 reference. Excuse my ignorance! 
Hi Cees,
I could put something together for you.
I've been meaning to do something like that for a while now, but haven't really had a chance.
If you'd like to help me out with it, you're absolutely more than welcome to! Send me a PM with your e-mail if you're interested
Have a good day,
Chris
I could put something together for you.
I've been meaning to do something like that for a while now, but haven't really had a chance.
If you'd like to help me out with it, you're absolutely more than welcome to! Send me a PM with your e-mail if you're interested
Have a good day,
Chris
Hi Chris,
I started collecting information. Maybe it's time to renew my Gmax routine and build a bridge like this one.
Cees
I started collecting information. Maybe it's time to renew my Gmax routine and build a bridge like this one.
Cees
Pat Pattle
SOH-CM-2025
Maybe it's time to renew my Gmax routine and build a bridge like this one.
That would be great! I was hoping you would do some models for cfs3
If you need any info regarding the necessary Gmax hierarchy etc. let me know.
A bridge or a hangar is within the reach of my skills, a plane is another level. So don't get yer hopes up.....
Cees
Cees
Pat Pattle
SOH-CM-2025
Actually I was meaning models of buildings, like the ones you've made for the other sims
There was a time I made hangars for fs2004 with opening doors, the vicinity of the plane triggered that to happen. What I don't know is how to place models in CFS3. But I can read......
Cees
Cees
It will take me a while to refresh my knowledge.....
Cees
Cees
Pat Pattle
SOH-CM-2025
A good start Cees, please keep us informed of progress.
Sure.....
Cees
Cees
Got to have an idea how to place this in CFS3! I'm at a loss. Nothing is on the internet afaik.....oh boy! 
Cees
Cees
Pat Pattle
SOH-CM-2025
There are 2 ways of placing objects, via the global layer or by placing it in a mission (the easiest method). Are you ready to export a test model yet?
Pat Pattle
SOH-CM-2025
Here's a link to a gmax model hut I made for cfs3:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dye194byrj1v289/ACC_hut_Manston.zip
This is about as basic as you can get. It has the normal, damaged and rubble states and hierarchy required for cfs3 but no LoDs.
The models can be a lot more complicated than this and the modellers around here that know what they're doing will probably shriek in horror at the way I've done it!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dye194byrj1v289/ACC_hut_Manston.zip
This is about as basic as you can get. It has the normal, damaged and rubble states and hierarchy required for cfs3 but no LoDs.
The models can be a lot more complicated than this and the modellers around here that know what they're doing will probably shriek in horror at the way I've done it!
I'll take a look Pat. I've got so many questions!
Cees
Cees
Some questions:
Question 1: I must export the bridge I made. As what? (M3D!)
Question 2: Are there any other proggy's involved that I should install? (No, the plugin is in the Gamepack!)
Question 3: The mission builder gives a very crude map that's not exactly precise? Is there a way to place an object on the spot that you want?
I'm reading in the meantime, reading everything I can lay my hands on!
Cees
Question 1: I must export the bridge I made. As what? (M3D!)
Question 2: Are there any other proggy's involved that I should install? (No, the plugin is in the Gamepack!)
Question 3: The mission builder gives a very crude map that's not exactly precise? Is there a way to place an object on the spot that you want?
I'm reading in the meantime, reading everything I can lay my hands on!
Cees
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Daiwilletti
Charter Member
Hi Cees, take a look at this utility: http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforums/local_links.php?action=jump&catid=159&id=15412
I don't know if the map is any better than the official mission builder, but this tool is very handy for precisely placing a group of buildings and vehicles together. For instance some pillboxes and flak stands for each end of your bridge, and perhaps a few tiger tanks on the bridge itself?
For locating your bridge, you could take the coordinates from Google Earth for the bridge location, and put the coordinates into the global layer.csv file manually on the line where you put your bridge. Then you copy your global layer.csv file into the Global Layer folder of your terrain SDK and run the mkGSL bat file to creat a new GSL.lib file for putting into your install.
best,
D
I don't know if the map is any better than the official mission builder, but this tool is very handy for precisely placing a group of buildings and vehicles together. For instance some pillboxes and flak stands for each end of your bridge, and perhaps a few tiger tanks on the bridge itself?
For locating your bridge, you could take the coordinates from Google Earth for the bridge location, and put the coordinates into the global layer.csv file manually on the line where you put your bridge. Then you copy your global layer.csv file into the Global Layer folder of your terrain SDK and run the mkGSL bat file to creat a new GSL.lib file for putting into your install.
best,
D
Daiwilletti
Charter Member
just another quick thought: Is there a Pegasus Bridge in the global layer.csv file for the relevant 1944 era of ETO? That would give you an example to work off.