No original 3D source code (from programs like Gmax or TSM) is required to make basic modifications.
If you want to turn a drivable locomotive into a static scenery object to save on CPU performance: Copy the .s file to your route's SHAPES folder. Use SFM 2.5 to uncompress it. msts shape file manager 2.5
The primary power of SFM25 lies in its ability to perform surgical adjustments to existing models without requiring the original source files from high-end modeling programs. Key features include: Compression/Uncompression: It automates the use of FFEDITC_UNICODE.EXE No original 3D source code (from programs like
Quickly change which .ace files a model points to, making it easy to create "repaints" or variations of existing stock. The primary power of SFM25 lies in its
. If you have downloaded a piece of rolling stock from a site like Elvas Tower , you can use SFM 2.5 to: Elvas Tower Compress and Uncompress
Remove the light and animation definitions (advanced) or simply use the SFM interface to strip unnecessary data. Why Version 2.5?