MDL (file format)

Extension: .MDL

System: Formaris (Lectra)

Extension: MDL

Program and/or Extension Function: Flight Simulator 3D Model File

Company: Microsoft Corporation

Specific Notes: This file format has been used for all Microsoft Flight Simulators including Microsoft Combat Flight Simuators. The file contains 3D information of the models used. The file format is similar to the BGL format. Utility programs to produce add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator can convert .DXF to .MDL as does G-Max. Microsoft has a MDL conversion tool to convert the MDL header of pre-CFS2 aircraft models to the new CFS2 format.

File Classification: CAD/CAM

Associated Links: The MDL Converter Tool

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