Newbie SDK Object Placement Tool question--lousy trees

[cmhodge]

Hi, I've just started playing around with the FSX SDK Object Placer tool, and it's working out ok for my needs. However, the trees display very poorly, especially the shadows. I used the veg_* type trees. How can I get better looking trees using the built-in scenery objects?

thanks,
Chris

[scruffyduck]

I have never used this tool so I don't know what objects it gives access to. Are there different types of tree available? If so have you tried them?

[cmhodge]

A partial answer to my own question. I originally used trees labeled veg_b_oak... etc. I tried the ones labeled veg_tb_oak... and they look a lot better BUT the shadows are still poor. I think there may be a way to disable shadows in the xml file...

A new question, in case there is anyone else out there using this tool. I have not been able to move an object when I reload a file. The objects have a giant box around them on reload (much bigger than when originally placed) and though I can highlight the box, I cannot move the object with my mouse. Anyone know of a trick?

thanks,
Chris

[scruffyduck]

I am not sure what you mean by disabling shadows in the XML File. If you are referring to the XML placement code then in FSX it is possible to use a <NoShadow/> element to eliminate the shadow of an object.

I don't use the obbject placement tool so can't answer that question. However there are a bunch of guys over at fsdeveloper.com who are/have used it and they may be able to help