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* Static model, unique object (like the Eiffel Tower): save it in the respective subdirectory of the Scenery folder, e.g. <tt>[[$FG_ROOT]]/Scenery/Objects/w130n30/w123n37</tt>. To browse objects anywhere on your computer, press {{key press|L}} when using the UFO.
* Static model, unique object (like the Eiffel Tower): save it in the respective subdirectory of the Scenery folder, e.g. <tt>[[$FG_ROOT]]/Scenery/Objects/w130n30/w123n37</tt>. To browse objects anywhere on your computer, press {{key press|L}} when using the UFO.


When creating your own object, make sure it is the correct size. In [[Blender]], units are meters. Note that you should be careful about using Google Earth, due to restrictions in their license that might prevent submitting your work to the FlightGear database. See [http://flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3356 here] and [http://flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3415 here].
When creating your own object, make sure it is the correct size. In [[Blender]], units are meters. Note that you should be careful about using Google Earth, due to restrictions in their license that might prevent submitting your work to the FlightGear database. See {{forum link|t=3356|text=here}} and {{forum link|t=3415|text=here}}.


== Selecting the UFO ==
== Selecting the UFO ==
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== Sharing your updates with everyone! ==
== Sharing your updates with everyone! ==
Please, once you've improved the scenery around your place, consider sharing it with the community. This is done very easily using our [http://scenemodels.flightgear.org/submission scenery submission webforms]. More information and help on [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=14671 the dedicated topic] on the scenery forum.
Please, once you've improved the scenery around your place, consider sharing it with the community. This is done very easily using our [http://scenemodels.flightgear.org/submission scenery submission webforms]. More information and help on {{forum link|t=14671|text=the dedicated topic}} on the scenery forum.


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