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Make Scenery with the Object Placement Tool in FSX

The Deluxe version of Flight Simulator X contains a very easy-to-use tool for placing scenery objects visually within the game. Unfortunately, the Microsoft developers neglected to tell anybody. This document contains an illustrated explanation of this tool and how to use it. My most sincere apol...

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The Deluxe version of Flight Simulator X contains a very easy-to-use tool for placing scenery objects visually within the game. Unfortunately, the Microsoft developers neglected to tell anybody. This document contains an illustrated explanation of this tool and how to use it. My most sincere apologies - I am unable, for lack of free time, to offer support of any kind.

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A Windows file explorer window displays the contents of a Microsoft FSX configuration folder, while Notepad shows part of a dll.xml file with highlighted Object Placement Tool settings.A hangar sits on a concrete apron surrounded by several small aircraft, with an object placement tool interface visible in the foreground.A hangar with yellow object placement outlines appears in the background, while the Object Placement Tool interface is open in the foreground.A file save dialog is open in front of the Object Placement Tool, showing a folder with XML files and "Mission Files" selected as the file type.A scenery object named gen_hangar09 is selected in the Object Placement Tool, showing its properties such as WorldPosition and Orientation.A wooden hangar structure is being positioned in a scenery editor, with object placement tool options and details visible below.A Windows Save As dialog is open with the file name set to Virgin_Gorda_objects and the file type set to Scenery Files.A folder directory displays the BGL Compiler SDK contents, highlighting the BglComp.exe file with a red arrow in the file list.A weathered metal hangar stands on a flat surface while an object placement tool interface displays scenery selection options below.A software interface labeled Object Placement Tool displays buttons for adding, deleting, and aligning objects, with an arrow pointing to the Add button.A mission editor window displays fields for mission title and description, along with buttons for loading, saving, and merging missions or scenery.A scenery editing interface labeled Object Placement Tool is open over a 3D terrain view with a road and green crosshair.A dropdown menu labeled Action is expanded within an Object Placement Tool window, showing options like MissionObject, Scenery, and MobileScenery.A large metal hangar sits on a concrete apron with several small aircraft, vehicles, and a radio tower nearby.A dropdown menu under the World tab highlights the Scenery Library option with a red arrow over blurred terrain in the background.A file explorer window displays the contents of an SDK folder, highlighting setup.exe with a red arrow among several installation files.A dropdown menu under the Tools tab offers options like Object Placement Tool, with red latitude, longitude, and frame rate data displayed above.

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David WilliamsThu, 28 Feb 2019 17:19:26 GMT

Thanks for this tutorial on installing the OPT and using it for scenery creation. The procedure is relatively straightforward and the OPT will load and work if you are careful. As for its use, the OPT must rank as one of the most tedious apps available with FSX - but once you've got used to its idiosyncrasies, the OPT will enable you to do almost anything with the multitude of library objects that come with FSX. And, of course, the OPT allows you to develop Missions... One last point - buy InstantScenery if you want an easier method! Good Luck.

jackywillsonFri, 02 Feb 2018 10:10:18 GMT

thank you very much for the information!! Hello, I just stumbled on your editorial that I just read and it looks very interesting I will not try your proposal of this software that I just downloaded on your site I thank you in advance in hoping it works fine with flight simulator FSX or flight simulator 2004. Thank you and see you soon.

JUSER99Wed, 01 Jul 2015 19:33:55 GMT

GUYS WITH NORMAL VINELLA FSX DO NOT TRY IT {IT} WON'T WORK SADLY ...

Juser99Tue, 31 Mar 2015 17:13:51 GMT

I am going to try and get this after Easter Sunday with my dad and then this will make fsx look amazing at KATL !! 😄😄😄

QSOWed, 31 Mar 2010 19:08:47 GMT
Dumb microsoft,this is to cool!!best of luck,QSO

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