FREE Mesh Terrain Plugin for FS Architect 2002

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Create custom terrain mesh scenery for Flight Simulator 2000/2002. The Microsoft Terrain SDK is required to use this plugin. All images shown on this page are actual screen shots of FS Architect 2002, and Flight Simulator 2002.

Let's have some fun with terrain!

MeshTerrain Features	Screen Shots
Load Raw and Terrain Matrix data directly. Paint your own terrain using a greyscale image in Paint Shop Pro, or use the 3DEM tool to import real-world SDTS or DEM data. 3DEM can be used to merge two elevation data sets, and it can output the Terrain Matrix data for use with Architect. Your terrain will be placed in the world in it's actual location, matching real-world features.	greyscale terrain image in PSP SDTS data imported with 3DEM
View the Terrain in Architect in 3D! It is easy to create scenery when you can SEE your design environment. FS Architect 2002 excels here, showing the terrain mesh in 3D!
Modify and Flatten the Terrain in Architect No flatten polygons here! Just click to select the terrain grid posts, and enter a new elevation value. An altitude scale factor can also be applied. Mold the terrain to accomodate your visual scenery. Create fictitious airports with challenging steep approaches and takeoff obstacles.	click for a larger image...
Check it out!
All images shown on this page are actual screen shots from FS Architect 2002, 3DEM, Paint Shop Pro, and Flight Simulator 2002. Click any image to see a larger version.

Current Version: 2.0.0.0, September, 2002

Installation Instructions

Use the built-in Plugin Manager to download and install the Mesh Terrain Plugin.
The plugin will then show on the plugin toolbar, ready to use.

Please check out the 3DEM tool -- it's a great tool for combining SDTS elevation data sets, and exporting the right area for use with Architect. Click here for the 3DEM home page.