Installing GroundMaker, beta 4

 

 

beta 4, full install

This download is a full install of GroundMaker, beta 4. You will need to download SCASM v 2.5 or higher in order to be able to convert your scenery projects to the BGL scenery format used by Flight Simulator (FS). GroundMaker is in beta test stage. There still may be bugs

 

Installation

• If you have a previous installation of GroundMaker (beta 3), uninstall it using the control panel (a setup screen will be shown. Click on REMOVE). Make sure to move any GRM files or custom macro or texture files out the the GroundMaker directory first.
• Unzip SETUP.ZIP into a temporary directory.
• Run SETUP.EXE and follow the instructions on the screen.
• Download SCASM v2.5 or higher (ZIP file).
• Unzip the SCASM zip file into a temporary directory and copy SCASM.EXE into GroundMaker's directory.
• Download additional textures files here (GRMK_TEX.ZIP), and unzip the file in GroundMaker's TEXTURE directory. When asked to overwrite, click YES. (Optional)

 

Bugs fixed/ Changes

Beta 4.0 (09.07.01)

• Many small bug fixes.
• Accuracy of TexPoly() mapping improved.
• Taxiway sign rotation bug fixed.
• LOD (level of detail) for polygons and lines implemented.
• Custom runways added. Lines can be drawn on top of these.
• 3D taxiway light feature added (dotted line tool).
• Improved interface: Easier selection, info in status bar added.
• Hot keys added: Drag selection by pressing arrows (use SHIFT to speed up). Switch to rotation mode by pressing R, to scaling mode by pressing S.
• New help files.
• API preview on the map improved (fixes the hatched squares bug).
• It is possible to assign an individual scale to polygons (Poly and TexPoly).
• A new experimental 'TexPoly merge' feature has been added: Select TexPolys which you want to be drawn into one RefPoint (coordinate system). This will ensure 100% positioning accuracy for adjacent TexPolys (no gaps between these polygons). Great for photo realistic tiles.
• Loading time of GRM project files shortened.
• GroundMaker now gives you feedback on texture and scenery (bgl) files needed by your scenery.
• Improved menu.
• Ability to search for a missing backdrop.
• Forest texture selection added (forests make use of a set of specially formatted textures).

 

There are still bugs in GroundMaker. Please report bugs and inconsistencies to webmaster@groundmaker.org...

Check out groundmaker.org for updates...

 

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Disclaimer:
All files are provided as-is without a warranty of any sort. No responsibility will be taken for any direct or consequential damages arising from the use of this software. This software is released as freeware and cannot be used for commercial purposes. This beta version cannot be uploaded without permission of the author.