Military AI Works

Hi,
Just uploaded a package containing the FSX P-3s.
I think we got the whole set (P-3C Orion, EP-3E Aries, CP-140 Aurora, P-3B AEW, P-3B LRT & civilian fire bomber).

As with the C-130s you need to update the texture alpha to enjoy the cabin lights and landing light wing splash.
thanks
Gavin

Very much appreciated!

Great job again gents, now I need some type of batch file to convert to .dds.

There's no batch command to include the new alpha layer unfortunately, so unless you want to skip that you may as well convert every texture manually.

Is there somewhere I can go to give me simple, step by step instructions to convert textures to .dds? I tried using DXTBitmap and made a mess of things.
Thanks,
Reggie

You were on the right track, Reggie!
Open the texture in DXT2BMP. Add any alpha channel you want to. Then execute 'Flip image and alpha' from the Image menu. Afterwards save as DDS.

From mobile hence short

Thanks! Great to see another nice AI aircraft converted.

HI,
Tony from our team has made a video showing how to add the alpha channel using Photoshop.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBkFrO4e244

Thanks
Gavin

I don't know what an alpha channel is or how to add it in Dxt2Bitmap, but I'll figure it out.
Thanks for the reply.

Reggie

Reggie wrote: ↑14 Mar 2017, 15:11 I don't know what an alpha channel is or how to add it in Dxt2Bitmap, but I'll figure it out.
Thanks for the reply.

Reggie

Reggie,
the alpha channel is a layer in the texture that controls transparency. We use it on the FSX conversions to enable the cockpit lights.

Once you have opened a BMP texture in DXTBMP you can insert the alpha texture. Under the Alpha Menu item, there is an Import Alpha option. Choose that and then browse for the alpha texture file (Hint - put it somewhere like the base of the Aircraft folder where it is easy to find) and import it. You should see the Alpha channel preview box change to match the Alpha texture you just imported.

Then under the Image menu select Flip Image and Alpha.

Finally save as a DDS texture. Under File select Save As then select DDS and save as DXT5.

Easy once you have done a couple.


Gavin

Gavin, there's one model missing. WP-3D

@Joecoastie,

Curses - I thought I got them all.

Do you know what package it is in?

Thanks
Gavin

Thanks Gavin. I'm st a conference this week away from my computer. Will give it a try this weekend and let you know how it goes.

Cheers,
Reggie

gavinc wrote: ↑15 Mar 2017, 14:11 @Joecoastie,

Curses - I thought I got them all.

Do you know what package it is in?

Thanks
Gavin

The Owl knows...
The package is USN - NAS Jacksonville P-3 Orions, Gavin

Thanks "Owl" !

I have the repaints for N42RF in the new NOAA colors waiting to be uploaded. (FSX and FS9)
As soon as the FSX model is available . . . . .

Did you convert the model to native FSX format or just the textures? I'm confused.

Hi Mike. Yes, like the C-130 and the C-141 from Henry also the P-3 family from Jake has been converted to native FSX models (with the exception of the above mentioned WP-3D).

From mobile hence short

Just the textures. The ones of NOAA's new colors I painted to be uploaded.

gsnde wrote: ↑15 Mar 2017, 14:25
The Owl knows...
The package is USN - NAS Jacksonville P-3 Orions, Gavin

Ah to have the wisdom of an owl

thanks Martin

Gavin

That's great news then!