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Emerald Object Library (EOL, for short) is a collection of models produced by Emerald Scenery Design. This library is designed for and primarily intended to be used with Emerald Scenery Design addons!
However, as of June 10, 2021, these libraries may now be used by other developers in their freeware addons!
Now Available on Marketplace!
Emerald Object Library is now available on Marketplace for PC and Xbox! For more info and to figure out what version is best for you, please check out "Should I use the version available on Marketplace?" in the FAQ section below!
Developer Terms of Use
1. This package must be obtained from an official download source by the end-user (Here at flightsim.to, at https://emeraldscenerydesign.com/freeware/#EOL-MSFS, or on Marketplace. Please do not package it with your addon or decompile it and include partial files for any reason. This can lead to outdated, broken, and/or conflicting addons.
2. Please credit Emerald Scenery Design in your documentation and include a url to our website (https://emeraldscenerydesign.com/).
Understand that Emerald Object Library is built for and intended to be used with Emerald Scenery Design sceneries, first and foremost. With that said, I'm currently not taking requests to add objects to this library (Too many irons in the fire right now). Objects will be added as I create, convert or purchase them for my projects.
Also, be aware that objects may be updated or (in worse case scenario) removed altogether. Usually I try to do this as seamless as possible, often replacing objects instead of removing them. No such notification of these changes will be published other than in the release changelog, so please give it a quick read after each update!
Distribution
Emerald Object Library is only available to download on Marketplace, at emeraldscenerydesign.com and flightsim.to. If you find this library uploaded anywhere else other than these three sources, please report it to me via PM or contact me through the following form: https://emeraldscenerydesign.com/contact/. Redistribution of Emerald Object Library is EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN.
Installation
The included "esd-modellib-eolib" folder should be placed into your MSFS "Packages\Community" folder. The libraries will load the next time you start Microsoft Flight Simulator. As of v22.3.16, the library folder has been renamed from "esd-eolib." Always do a clean install to ensure no old files are left behind after each update!
Support ESD's Freeware!
Emerald Object Library has been an ongoing project since 2014, starting with FSX. Thousands of hours have gone into creating, converting, improving, and maintaining these libraries over the years. I have also spent hundreds of dollars out of my own pocket on paid/licensed models. Some of which, are included in the package now. Many are still to come.
If you enjoy using these libraries and want to support their use in public freeware projects, or if you want to help me maintain and expand this library, consider supporting me via PayPal or Buy me a Coffee (Pizza). All donations go back into these libraries, as well as maintaining the website and software.
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https://emeraldscenerydesign.com/contact/
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rotornut44
Howdy folks,
As I have been getting quite a few reports recently from WinZip users no longer being able to unpack the 7z archive, I have opted to include a secondary download option which uses the Windows built-in Zip archive compression (deflate).
This adds around 130 MB to the file size, but should be compatible with everything.
YMA555
Maybe I am misunderstanding something but it seems that I do not need this addon because these libraries are already in my deluxe install because I was just prompted to update in my Content Manager???
rotornut44 4 day(s) ago
If you have these libraries already from marketplace, you do not need to have this version installed. In fact, they will conflict and possibly cause issues. So, only keep one installed.
YMA555 2 day(s) ago
Thank you.
crowobarr
Thanks so much for this. Just starting to create scenery and these models are great. See you in the air.
ZILL
rotornut44 2 month(s) ago
Looks like it's marked as "Testing Started" by Microsoft, so with a little luck, hopefully sometime this week.
rotornut44 2 month(s) ago
Got confirmation today that testing has passed and this version is scheduled to be released during tomorrow's marketplace update.
ZILL 2 month(s) ago
Thank you. Downloaded it about 12 hours ago from the Marketplace.
ZILL
Thank you for this add-on.
I wish to know if it is the same as the one available in MSFS marketplace... so I can keep one copy and delete the other safely.
Please advise.
rotornut44 4 month(s) ago
Yes. Thought, this copy will always be more up-to-date and updated quicker because of the time it takes Microsoft to test and approve it for an update. It's pretty much a window of 1-4 weeks for marketplace.
ZILL 4 month(s) ago
Thank you. I'll keep that in mind.
nbrich1 2 month(s) ago
Always make sure to remove the flightsim.to version from your system, IF you download the updated marketplace version. (and if you do make sure to remove any other versions from your community folder). (Best to have ONE copy on the system)
ZILL 2 month(s) ago
Thank you for that advice. Appreciate that.
Marc070583
With the latest winrar version, unpacking works again.
rotornut44
Howdy folks,
As I have been getting quite a few reports recently from WinZip users no longer being able to unpack the 7z archive, I have opted to include a secondary download option which uses the Windows built-in Zip archive compression (deflate).
This adds around 130 MB to the file size, but should be compatible with everything.
nbrich1 2 month(s) ago
Current version of 7-Zip 22.01 (2022-07-15) and winrar v6.11 works fine with just about any format of compression in use at present whether in 7z, rar or zip format.
So there has been no problem with your files from the onset Rotornut. (Like anything these days, it is important for end users to keep their software, (in this case the extraction tools), fairly up to date.
To avoid the extra mb in the download, just maie it a zip or a rar. (as 7z seems to confuse)
Ronnie33
Can't unpack. Error: ' Not enough space' And yes, I have sufficient space. Greetings.
rotornut44 5 month(s) ago
From my comment on the other thread below:
I'm thinking this is to do with backwards compatibility with files packed using the latest version of 7-Zip. Someone else reported that a .zip file compiled with 7-Zip was unable to be extracted. Which is really odd, as that has never been an issue in the past.
I downloaded the latest trial version of WinZip and was able to extract the current 7z archive just fine as well as the other problematic archive. I also built a few more using 7-Zip and had no issues extracting them with WinZip.
I found the changelog for WinZip, which doesnt seem to mention anything related, nor does it give any release dates. However, I would recommend that anyone having an issue installs the latest version of WinZip.
Trustdesa
Thank you to make these available!
pandamisha
The package is 5 star, however, I can't unpack it since last time You've updated it. I tried on different computers and I keep getting errors "not enough space" or sth. Could you re-pack the library and update again, please?
rotornut44 5 month(s) ago
I'm not sure what you are using to unpack, but could it be as simple as being out of drive space? Consider C: drive as well. I believe some archivers use the temp folder to unpack everything to first, then move it to wherever you chose to unpack it to. It could be that your C: drive just doesn't have enough space to unpack the contents.
pandamisha 5 month(s) ago
I did winrar, than I tried daemon tools. While with winrar I get teh message of "not enough memory" I got a specific error message from daemon. It seems the dds files relating to rail bridge might be corrupted.
I know that I'm the first one here to report this bug, but please have a look at these files 😊
Thank you 😊
rotornut44 5 month(s) ago
I'm planning on pushing an update no later than tomorrow anyways. I'll do a full package rebuild to be safe. Once I release this next version, let me know if you have any more trouble!
rotornut44 5 month(s) ago
New version is out. Check and see if this one works for you!
iCeManxTT 5 month(s) ago
not the same error , but i cant unpack it eighter
rotornut44 5 month(s) ago
I'm thinking this is to do with backwards compatibility with files packed using the latest version of 7-Zip. Someone else reported that a .zip file compiled with 7-Zip was unable to be extracted. Which is really odd, as that has never been an issue in the past.
I downloaded the latest trial version of WinZip and was able to extract the current 7z archive just fine as well as the other problematic archive. I also built a few more using 7-Zip and had no issues extracting them with WinZip.
I found the changelog for WinZip, which doesnt seem to mention anything related, nor does it give any release dates. However, I would recommend that anyone having an issue installs the latest version of WinZip and report back.
pandamisha 5 month(s) ago
Just tried again and I get the same problem. Had to use Daemon Tools again to unpack this archive but this time Daemon Tool did not manage to unpack the archive. It stopped again at train bridge dds file.
I downloaded newest version of the winzip as you suggested.
Anyway, I think I've seen somewhere here that EOS library will be available thru ingame marketplace. I will get the version from there.
rotornut44 5 month(s) ago
I'm out of ideas then. I cannot reproduce it. It is available in marketplace now, but it's going to be about a month behind this version as it takes Microsoft a while to get around to testing and launching the update.
rotornut44 5 month(s) ago
I have added a secondary download using Windows built-in Zip archiver that should work for anyone having issues. Primary download remains 7z for a 130 MB smaller file, for those who it still works for.
KDieter
rotornut44
rotornut44 5 month(s) ago
Hello,
I'll paste my reply here to MojaveHigh, as they asked a very similar question about the same time you did:
The marketplace version has a lead time of about a month or so from the time I submit it until the time they test and launch the update. That said, the version of EOL available here and on my website will often be updated far sooner. For anyone using this package, developer or end user, I highly recommend sticking to the non marketplace versions unless you are only using it with my payware on marketplace!
KDieter 5 month(s) ago
Thanks for the clarification!!!
MojaveHigh
I see this is available in the MarketPlace now. Will that version always be the latest version or is their a delay in the MP version getting updated much like other products are delayed there?
rotornut44 5 month(s) ago
Hello,
The marketplace version has a lead time of about a month or so from the time I submit it until the time they test and launch the update. That said, the version of EOL available here and on my website will often be updated far sooner. For anyone using this package, developer or end user, I highly recommend sticking to the non marketplace versions unless you are only using it with my payware on marketplace!
nbrich1 2 month(s) ago
Users have to have an eye on duplicate files etc..
Users would put these libs into the community folder however the markplace version goes into the Official Folder.. so the end user may not realize that they have two copies of the same libs on their system. - which could cause probs..
(And the libs may be different versions since the marketplace version is @ a month or so behind.
At this time, the Sept 2022 version is up here on flightsim to, which you instruct to go to community, but the marketplace current version is the July 2022 version.. and if they are downloaded those libs go into the Official folder. OUCH..
(The same issue occurs with the UK2000 libs, and the seafront models.. etc because they have been updated and provided from other sources whereas older versions are being sourced from the marketplace.. Again can cause a conflict.
Not sure the best way to solve these conflicts for the end user (which may be novice), perhaps provide only one access to the libs.. ie: so either here, OR in the Marketplace, but if in the marketplace, make sure to hold all other add-on scenery pieces that requires the current version of the libs until such time that the current version of libs has been uploaded into the marketplace.
(And to avoid duplicate libs on the system, that being one version in the community folder and another in the Officlal folder perhaps instruct that the libs found here at flightsim.to be placed in the Official/Onestore folder) so there is only one version on the system: (Since I know this issue, I place the updated flightsim.to version of the libs into the official folder.. then when the marketplace "catches" up I download those libs from the markeplace and it overwrites the same files/sameversion of the lib that are already on my system..so there is only ONE copy of the libs.. and in this case by downloading the new version from the marketplace when it comes out, my cloud/marketplace is updated with the current version of libs that are on my system.. Confusing but not really! We can't have multiple versions of the same stuff on the system as that has potential for messing up loading of the sim or CTD when those file as "called".
YMA555
Is this library only for use by developers when they create scenery? or is it needed by users/pilots to see scenery used by a developer? Thank you.
rotornut44 7 month(s) ago
Both. It's created to be used with my own sceneries, but I allow other developers to reference the objects in their package. So, the developer needs a copy to be able to reference it and the end user of the scenery needs a copy to be able to see the objects in the developer's scenery.
YMA555 7 month(s) ago
Thankyou.
Dom84
did the folder name change from
rotornut44 9 month(s) ago
Hi Dom.
I have added some clarification to the installation instructions and a FAQ. 'esd-modellib-eolib' replaces the old library folder. It had to be renamed for compliance with Asobo since it will be coming to the marketplace in the near future!
Dom84 9 month(s) ago
great, thank you
FlyingsCool
Hi, I'm getting a "Library file does not exist error for package EOLib-Materials with the latest version of your library 21.7.12. I see 8 materials in the texture directory.
rotornut44 1 year(s) ago
Where are you seeing the error? Is it with any material or just a couple? Also, do you see something like esd-eolib_CVT generated in your community folder?
FlyingsCool 1 year(s) ago
I'm not using any of your materials (though I'm glad I found them, I can use that handicap marking, thank you!). At the moment. The error comes up when I build my scenery in the window that pops up (I forget it's name, ` window), but, I don't think it's related to my build, I think it's just one of the general messages. That's all it says, it doesn't give any other information.
I just went through the layout.json and library xml and compared it to the files in the Textures directory, and it all looks correct at first pass. Must be a missing comma somewhere or something.
Or maybe it's something really arcane and it's just saying "Well, you're using a comp file, where's the normals?" or something like that.
With some files in all caps and others lower case it made it really hard to read, haha 😉
Edit: I checked through again, and I can't find anything wrong with the xml file. And the texture files are all valid and openable with paint.net.
rotornut44 1 year(s) ago
Strange. I usually check the error log but don't recall seeing anything. I'll take a look here in a bit. Yea, the all caps is annoying. I didn't write them that way. Sometimes it just generates select files in caps. Not sure why.
FlyingsCool 1 year(s) ago
About the caps, I was just joking 😊
I didn't mean it was an issue.
I'll take a screenshot next time I see it.
rotornut44 1 year(s) ago
Do that and PM it to me. I was not able to find or reproduce the error described. I do think the Material Editor is a bit bugged right now as the slot for the Comp texture doesn't show up. I can still use the materials though, so everything seems to work fine. At least on my end.
SkyHawk024
Ah some modeling goodness from my friends over at ESD
CaptJohnCoPPickles