How do I make objects?

[murjax]

I'm new to this. Can someone please explain the process of making objects for MSTS?

[CARex]

You need a 3D Design Program. There are several available, but only a few are compatible with MSTS. And that is likely to change with the advent of MSTS-X (MSTS-2) in the foreseeable future. Most have a steep learning curve and a fair amount of patience is a plus.

You might want to peruse this particular thread in detail. I’m sure something will catch your interest.

Have a sparkling evening,
Bob

[murjax]

You need a 3D Design Program. There are several available, but only a few are compatible with MSTS. And that is likely to change with the advent of MSTS-X (MSTS-2) in the foreseeable future. Most have a steep learning curve and a fair amount of patience is a plus.

You might want to peruse this particular thread in detail. I’m sure something will catch your interest.

Have a sparkling evening,
Bob

Well I know of a program called Gmax that I've used in the past for other gaming projects. Is this compatible? If not, what programs are compatible?

[rdamurphy]

Yes, GMAX is, in my opinion, the best one. There is an MSTS plug in that will export models directly into the correct format on Microsoft's website.

In addition, there's a tutorial on www.elvastower.com (http://www.elvastower.com) to get you started.

This is my latest project in GMAX:

http://forums.flightsim.com/vbts/attachment.php?attachmentid=5054&stc=1&d=1216230174

And this was my latest release:

http://forums.flightsim.com/vbts/attachment.php?attachmentid=4170&stc=1&d=1212733297

I've also done a number of static objects, including snow fences:

http://forums.flightsim.com/vbts/attachment.php?attachmentid=3774&stc=1&d=1210612711

They have the cross-bracing now, and they've been 'weathered' but I don't have any up to date shots of them.

I also have Train Sim Modeller from Abacus, which is a good tool, also, but if you've already used GMAX, you'll find yourself up to speed pretty quickly.

Robert

[Old_Codger]

This link might help you some.

http://steam4me.railpage.org.au/trainsim/tutorials/which3d.html

[murjax]

There is an MSTS plug in that will export models directly into the correct format on Microsoft's website.

Do you know where I can find this? The only thing on Microsoft's website that I can find is an update for MSTS. Nothing related to route designing.

[krausyao]

The Train Simulator gmax Game Pack can be downloaded from http://www.microsoft.com/games/trainsimulator/downloads.aspx


Other related links

gmax support for Train Simulator
http://www.turbosquid.com/Forum/Index.cfm/stgAct/ThreadList/intForumID/1069

Train Sim Modeler
http://www.abacuspub.com/ts/catalog/s461.htm

3D Canvas for Train Simulator
http://www.amabilis.com/msts.htm