Are nested models supported?

[RedBeard2]

Hi, I'm new to modeling in DCS. I'm trying to get my feet wet with some simple models that I build up into something larger. In particular, I model parts separately, then combine them together in a different model using 3dsmax object references.

 

If I try to export the individual parts to EDM, it seems to work fine. If I try to export combined reference parts, I get messages saying "Error: unsupported material ...".

 

Am I doing something wrong or is it not a good idea to build up models this way?

 

Thanks,

Red Beard

[Grimes]

xref is great for building models, but once you get to the point of importing the model into EDM or a specific part is finished, it makes perfect sense to merge it into the main file.

[RedBeard2]

Thanks, merge works much better.