Once you have installed Nova2000 the first thing to do is to setup the program options properly. The screen could be divided in three sections as follows:
As an example let's assume your file name is HOUSE and all files will be stored on C:\ Drive. There may be different file names and locations according to your setup. In the picture above we can see that:
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Warning: If you get a message like this when selecting to make a default FS2K building, this is due because your Flight Simulator main path in the panel is not entered or path is invalid. |
API macro path: Indicate here the folder where the API macro files will be stored and saved. This is also the folder used by Nova2000 when you select the API tool in the main menu.
API Bitmap path: The folder where the API pictures are stored. There is an easy relationship between the macro name and its picture. If your macro name is HOUSE01.API your picture name will be HOUSE01.BMP. Nova2000 will look for this picture file name to make the match with your macro name. These pictures are used to give a preview of your selected macro.
ASD options
ASD macro path: The folder where the ASD macro files will be stored and saved.
ASD program version: Nova2000 supports both ASD macro versions - it is very important you select the one you are using.
Default Macro Type: This option is only available for ASDv2.0 users. When saving a macro in ASD format this is the default type that will be used by Nova when saving the file. This file type should exist already in your ASD configuration.
Architect 2002 option
If you have the Architect 2002 scenery design program, you can generate an OGL macro file that will allow you to view in 3D your object while working with Architect.
In order to use this plugging, you need to install the program NOVAOGL.EXE in the same Nova main folder, or you will never see this panel. When saving your macro, in API or ASD format, a new file will be created when the generation box is active. This new file will have the same name as your macro and it will be saved in the same folder as your macro.
For example, if your macro name is saved in C:\NOVA\API\HOUSE1.API, the program will create a new file as C:\NOVA|API\HOUSE1.OGL
To view this macro file in Architect, you will have to enter the OGL file name when registering your macro.
This plugging is only available for registered users.