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Started by Sigma6 February 13, 2005 38 posts 12 min read

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Sigma6Member since Feb-13-05 · 10 postsFeb 13, 2005 6:02 AM

I'm wondering if anyone experienced wants to import my CP GP9u. . . it's in 3ds format.It only has a rudimentary 3d interior, (no console, etc. . ) but other than that, it should be good to go.

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RE: CP GP9U, bessemer, Feb-13-05, 10:22 AM, (1) RE: CP GP9U, mword77, Feb-13-05, 10:57 AM, (2) RE: CP GP9U, nicober, Feb-13-05, 02:46 PM, (3) RE: CP GP9U, Redfox, Feb-13-05, 03:32 PM, (4) RE: CP GP9U, NYSW4002, Feb-13-05, 04:18 PM, (5) RE: CP GP9U, Sigma6, Feb-13-05, 04:48 PM, (6) RE: CP GP9U, Colman, Feb-13-05, 07:46 PM, (7) RE: CP GP9U, Sigma6, Feb-13-05, 08:18 PM, (8) RE: CP GP9U, wctransfer, Feb-13-05, 10:05 PM, (9) RE: CP GP9U, smallspy, Feb-14-05, 00:10 AM, (10) RE: CP GP9U, BNSF4723, Feb-14-05, 05:36 AM, (11) RE: CP GP9U, LRC_lover_9th, Feb-14-05, 08:29 AM, (12) RE: CP GP9U, Sigma6, Feb-14-05, 06:47 PM, (13) RE: CP GP9U, trainmaster_1, Feb-14-05, 07:01 PM, (14) RE: CP GP9U, Sigma6, Feb-14-05, 07:15 PM, (15) RE: CP GP9U, TrirailF40PHL, Feb-14-05, 08:48 PM, (16) RE: CP GP9U, Sigma6, Feb-15-05, 12:42 PM, (17) RE: CP GP9U, Erick_Cantu, Feb-15-05, 01:22 PM, (18) RE: CP GP9U, Sigma6, Feb-15-05, 02:08 PM, (19) RE: CP GP9U, Erick_Cantu, Feb-16-05, 11:32 AM, (21) RE: CP GP9U, Sigma6, Feb-16-05, 01:06 PM, (22) RE: CP GP9U, trainrcool, Feb-15-05, 06:16 PM, (20) RE: CP GP9U, Sigma6, Feb-17-05, 01:00 AM, (23) RE: CP GP9U, John_Reagon, Feb-17-05, 03:28 AM, (24) RE: CP GP9U, Erick_Cantu, Feb-17-05, 07:32 AM, (25) RE: CP GP9U, Jonatan, Feb-17-05, 08:34 AM, (26) RE: CP GP9U, TrueNorth, Feb-19-05, 02:20 PM, (27) RE: CP GP9U, CR SD60I, Feb-19-05, 05:24 PM, (29) RE: CP GP9U, bwbrgb, Feb-19-05, 05:23 PM, (28) RE: CP GP9U, FireDragonLightning, Feb-19-05, 08:48 PM, (30) RE: CP GP9U, wctransfer, Feb-20-05, 07:45 AM, (31) RE: CP GP9U, trainrcool, Mar-07-05, 01:36 AM, (32) RE: CP GP9U, Equalizer, Mar-08-05, 08:00 PM, (33) RE: CP GP9U, Equalizer, Mar-09-05, 07:00 AM, (34) RE: CP GP9U, Sigma6, Mar-09-05, 02:57 PM, (35) RE: CP GP9U, SD70AC, Mar-12-05, 00:10 AM, (36) RE: CP GP9U, trainrcool, Mar-12-05, 07:46 PM, (37)

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bessemerMember since Jul-7-04 · 132 postsFeb 13, 2005 3:22 PM

RE: CP GP9U

COLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!NICE JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Jon CP GP9U – image 4
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mword77Member since Aug-12-03 · 169 postsFeb 13, 2005 3:57 PM

RE: CP GP9U

WOW that looks awesome! Nice job! -Mike

CP GP9U – image 5

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nicoberMember since Jul-11-02 · 346 postsFeb 13, 2005 7:46 PM

RE: CP GP9U

It's to really, Wonderful! CP GP9U – image 6

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RedfoxMember since Jun-18-04 · 243 postsFeb 13, 2005 8:32 PM

RE: CP GP9U

G'Day!Definate Download for me!!Awesome!! Expert job!Luc Doiron
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NYSW4002Member since Sep-13-04 · 70 postsFeb 13, 2005 9:18 PM

RE: CP GP9U

Wow!!!! I can't wait to see this in the file library!Dave

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Sigma6Member since Feb-13-05 · 10 postsFeb 13, 2005 9:48 PM

RE: CP GP9U

LAST EDITED ON Feb-13-05 AT 04:48 PM (EST)

I'd love to see it in the file library too. . . Problem is, I don't have any idea how to import it (and for professional reasons) not a lot of time to learn how. . . (this is why I'd like to find someone else who would like to. . .)

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ColmanMember since Sep-16-04 · 307 postsFeb 14, 2005 12:46 AM

RE: CP GP9U

LAST EDITED ON Feb-13-05 AT 07:47 PM (EST)

I'l do it for you. Thats a really nice lookin job, il upload her for ya. Tytlerelectri1@bellnet.ca

CP GP9U – image 8

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Sigma6Member since Feb-13-05 · 10 postsFeb 14, 2005 1:18 AM

RE: CP GP9U

by 'upload', you mean "configure the model so it will run in MSTS", right?

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wctransferMember since Jan-1-05 · 203 postsFeb 14, 2005 3:05 AM

RE: CP GP9U

WHOLLY CRAP !!!!!!!!!!! THATS BEAUTIFUL.Alec

Long Live SOO and WC

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smallspyCharter Member · 648 postsFeb 14, 2005 5:10 AM

RE: CP GP9U

LAST EDITED ON Feb-14-05 AT 00:10 AM (EST)

>by 'upload', you mean "configure the model so it will run in
>MSTS", right?
>
> I don't think he does....My apologies as I can't do it, but the only person that I know of using 3DS Max are Matt Harter and the guys at 3D Trains (IIRC). Perhaps get in touch with them to either help you with the conversion or get them to do it for you.Excellent model, BTW.DanEveryone is entitled to their opinion no matter how wrong it is.

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BNSF4723Charter Member · 2235 postsFeb 14, 2005 10:36 AM

RE: CP GP9U

If nothing more needs to be done to the model, I believe you can use the tools included with MSTS to convert it to .s and get it into the game. Just need someone to make up the rest.Mind you, I'm probably wrong.. I've no knowledge of this sort of thing. Nice model and skins btw, I love it.

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LRC_lover_9thMember since Jul-19-04 · 314 postsFeb 14, 2005 1:29 PM

RE: CP GP9U

LAST EDITED ON Feb-14-05 AT 08:30 AM (EST)

HOLY CRAP HOLY CRAP HOLY CRAP HOLY CRAP HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!
I cant help you but that'll be a definate D/L for me. GP9U's look great with the new beaver emblem.-Andy the LRC lover
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Sigma6Member since Feb-13-05 · 10 postsFeb 14, 2005 11:47 PM

RE: CP GP9U

Okay, as you can see in the screenshot below, I've decided to go ahead with trying to import it myself with GMAX. . .Problem is, it works in shape viewer, but when I try and run it in MSTS I get an error like "cannot add car (name of my loco) to world"Anyone seen this before? Know why it happens?

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trainmaster_1Member since Jun-18-04 · 399 postsFeb 15, 2005 12:01 AM

RE: CP GP9U

>Problem is, it works in shape viewer, but when I try and run it in >MSTS I get an error like "cannot add car (name of my loco) to world"Did you have all the files, .eng, .s and .sd files in the folder in order and named the same to run it on MSTS by any chance? Mike, Foreperson of scrap the SD60F confederationFuture CPR Locomotive EngineerPontiac Grand Prix GTP - Built For Drivers"A proof is a proof. What kind of a proof? It's a proof. A proof is a proof. And when you have a good proof, it's because it's proven" - Jean Chretien

CP GP9U – image 12

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Sigma6Member since Feb-13-05 · 10 postsFeb 15, 2005 12:15 AM

RE: CP GP9U

LAST EDITED ON Feb-14-05 AT 07:16 PM (EST)

Yes.Best I can tell, this error has something to do with video. MS' MSTS knowledgebase says:http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q302480And as usual for MS help, it is available, timely, and of absolutely no use whatsoever. (I have up-to-date drivers, and every other reference I've seen to this problem is by someone who says they have up-to-date drivers.)My assumption is that it is something I'm doing while making my loco. The polycount is 6000 (which is perfectly reasonable), and otherwise I can't see what could possibly be going wrong. (might be that my main texture is 1024x1024? Naw, other people have hi-res textures.). . .

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TrirailF40PHLCharter Member · 1750 postsFeb 15, 2005 1:48 AM

RE: CP GP9U

Did you prepare the model's part hierarchy before exporting it to the sim? For instance: -Main1
--Hood1
--Hood2
--Cab1--Bogie1
---Wheels11
---Wheels12
--Bogie2
---Wheels21
---Wheels22If not, this is most likely the source of your problem. Let me know.Take care,Kurt

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Sigma6Member since Feb-13-05 · 10 postsFeb 15, 2005 5:42 PM

RE: CP GP9U

Yeah, I have all that. . . . I'm stumped. . .

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Erick_CantuMember since Jun-19-04 · 748 postsFeb 15, 2005 6:22 PM

RE: CP GP9U

LAST EDITED ON Feb-15-05 AT 01:26 PM (EST)

Some more questions:Does the filename for the model/.eng file/.sd file/et c. have any spaces in it? I had a locomotive with spaces in the name once and all hell broke loose.Are the correct shapes referenced in both the .eng and .sd files? CP GP9U – image 14 "The F59PHI and Genesis are the lamest excuses for locomotives Amtrak has ever operated - accept it and move on. Hug an F40 before it's too late!"

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Sigma6Member since Feb-13-05 · 10 postsFeb 15, 2005 7:08 PM

RE: CP GP9U

LAST EDITED ON Feb-15-05 AT 02:36 PM (EST)

no spaces, and everything is referenced properly.I'm pretty sure I've done everything required to get this to run properly (been poring over tuts, etc.). . . is there anyone experienced with the GMAX MSTS gamepack who could look over my .gmax file and tell me what's wrong with it?

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Erick_CantuMember since Jun-19-04 · 748 postsFeb 16, 2005 4:32 PM

RE: CP GP9U

LAST EDITED ON Feb-16-05 AT 11:33 AM (EST)

Is your shape file compressed? Dunno if it'd make a difference but y'never know. CP GP9U – image 16 "The F59PHI and Genesis are the lamest excuses for locomotives Amtrak has ever operated - accept it and move on. Hug an F40 before it's too late!"

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Sigma6Member since Feb-13-05 · 10 postsFeb 16, 2005 6:06 PM

RE: CP GP9U

I've tried it both compressed and uncompressed. I've even gone through the file for errors (there don't seem to be any). I'm sure that the best option is to get independent verification. . . someone who is more familiar with the Gmax pack to look over my .gmax file.

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trainrcoolCharter Member · 152 postsFeb 15, 2005 11:16 PM

RE: CP GP9U

ok that a sweet cp gp9u. i like it.

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Sigma6Member since Feb-13-05 · 10 postsFeb 17, 2005 6:00 AM

RE: CP GP9U

CP GP9U – image 17 !!!Finally, my first MSTS Loco! There she is on KHP2.Thanks to everyone who offered help, etc. . . and for all the kind words. . . I'll see about finishing it up and uploading it now. . .Apparently I had everything configured right after all. . . the problem turned out to be a corrupted material applied to the railings.

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John_ReagonMember since Dec-21-04 · 429 postsFeb 17, 2005 8:28 AM

RE: CP GP9U

HOLY CRAP,YOU MADE THAT??? YOU NEED TO JOIN MLT!!!

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Erick_CantuMember since Jun-19-04 · 748 postsFeb 17, 2005 12:32 PM

RE: CP GP9U

Very nice - can't wait to add it to my collection. CP GP9U – image 20 "The F59PHI and Genesis are the lamest excuses for locomotives Amtrak has ever operated - accept it and move on. Hug an F40 before it's too late!"

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JonatanCharter Member · 2690 postsFeb 17, 2005 1:34 PM

RE: CP GP9U

That looks very nice. /JonatanSteam rules!
CP GP9U – image 22 CP GP9U – image 23 CP GP9U – image 24 CP GP9U – image 25
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TrueNorthMember since Sep-21-02 · 269 postsFeb 19, 2005 7:20 PM

RE: CP GP9U

That's a great addition to anyone's collection. Awesome work.Thx Rich...

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CR SD60IMember since Jun-23-04 · 101 postsFeb 19, 2005 10:24 PM

RE: CP GP9U

Excellent work! That thing is sweet!-Jeff

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bwbrgbMember since Jun-29-04 · 43 postsFeb 19, 2005 10:23 PM

RE: CP GP9U

CONGRATULATIONS !
That is one of - if not the best and most detailed engine I've seen come across the board . Superb job - - - you deserve it.
There are some very talented people on this board that can help you polish your work to a fine gem and the result will be appreciated by all .
AGAIN - - CONGRATS !
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FireDragonLightningCharter Member · 1270 postsFeb 20, 2005 1:48 AM

RE: CP GP9U

SWEEEEET!

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wctransferMember since Jan-1-05 · 203 postsFeb 20, 2005 12:45 PM

RE: CP GP9U

I didnt hear you say your 1st MSTS loco did I ? Jeeze if thats your first im definately going to look into what your doing! Great job!Alec

Long Live SOO and WC

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trainrcoolCharter Member · 152 postsMar 7, 2005 6:36 AM

RE: CP GP9U

so how the cp gp9u coming along? or did you already upload it. anyway that one sweet engine.
good job and keep up the good work.

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EqualizerMember since Nov-24-04 · 14 postsMar 9, 2005 1:00 AM

RE: CP GP9U

WOW! I can't wait to get my hands on this one! Excelent work!

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EqualizerMember since Nov-24-04 · 14 postsMar 9, 2005 12:00 PM

RE: CP GP9U

And where do I go abouts downloading this from? Looks to be the best piece of CP equipment released in a long time. I'm itching to get it.

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Sigma6Member since Feb-13-05 · 10 postsMar 9, 2005 7:57 PM

RE: CP GP9U

Well, at the moment, it's being .ENG filed. Won't be too long, I expect.

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SD70ACMember since Aug-4-03 · 338 postsMar 12, 2005 5:10 AM

RE: CP GP9U

WOW!!! Nice Job on that model!! Cant wait to download it. Ryanhttp://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Bow_Coal/

CP GP9U – image 31

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trainrcoolCharter Member · 152 postsMar 13, 2005 12:46 AM

RE: CP GP9U

LAST EDITED ON Mar-12-05 AT 07:46 PM (EST)

what about more screen shot of your work. i like screen shots of engine that are being made.

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