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[Stinger]

I just did a mesh (TUG SAT-1 on orbithangar.com), and wonder if
contact-points or grapling-points will be necessary, to put it into DG-IV?
-It's my first mesh, and I have no idea yet how to add such points. I tried it with MeshWizzard1.9b, but it freezes as soon
as I open the mesh...
-Another question is how to get the Specular values from Anim 8 or to Orbiter? (used 3ds2msh to convert)
-It looks a lot better with reflections (in Anim 8 or)!

I'm looking forward to any suggestions!



Post Edited ( 04-07-07 02:12 )

[Stinger]

Post Edited ( 04-07-07 02:12 )

[Quantum Burrito Meal]

Just so you know, at the bottom right hand corner of every post you make is an 'Edit this post' link. Forumites generally
prefer that to double-posting.

[DanSteph]

You'll need config file:

; === Configuration file for DGIV payload ===
; Container payload for DGIV copyright by dansteph, visit http://orbiter.dansteph.com
; see doc in doc/dgIV for use.
ClassName = DGIVCargoB37
MeshName = ../config/DGIVPayload/Meshes/DGIVCargoB37
MeshInBayName = ../config/DGIVPayload/Meshes/DGIVCargoB37InBay
DGIVCARGODESC = B37 Misc and tools
DGIVBAYPOSITION = 0.00 0.90 -1.70
Size = 3.00
Mass = 1800; empty mass [kg]
MaxFuel = 40  ; max fuel mass [kg]
Isp = 0        ; fuel specific impulse [m/s]
MaxMainThrust = 0
MaxRetroThrust = 0
MaxHoverThrust = 0
MaxAttitudeThrust = 0
CameraOffset = 0.0 .0 0.0
CW = 0.3 0.3 0.3
LiftFactor = 0.0
CrossSections = 0.21 0.21 0.43
EnableFocus = true
TouchdownPoints = 0 -0.68 1 -1 -0.68 -1 1 -0.68 -1

; === Docking ports ===
BEGIN_DOCKLIST
0.00 -0.70 0.00 0 -1 0 0 0 1 542
END_DOCKLIST

; === Attachment specs ===
BEGIN_ATTACHMENT
P 0.0 0.9 0.0  0 1 0  0 0 1  DGIVCPL
END_ATTACHMENT

Dan

[Stinger]

Thanks Quantum Burrito Meal! -I just tested...


Thank you for the quick answer Dan!
-This forum is great as well as the Deltaglider-IV of course!

[Quantum Burrito Meal]

Dan, I'm making a reskin for the container (I have no actual skill, I just like the pretty colours ) how would I change
that .cfg to make it use my texture? I see the description and class name and mesh name etc. just not a texture name.

EDIT: Figured it out. Will post complete guide when finished to save Dan's time.



Post Edited ( 04-07-07 04:12 )

[DanSteph]

Well, that's a doc stuff, would be a waste of time wo write here but it's simple if you know how...

Have a look at config/vessel/DGIVCargoB37.cfg
Then look into folder config/DGIVPAYLOAD to see how are organized files,
last , copy a mesh model for example DgIVCargoB37.msh
Rename it and edit at the end of file the path to your texture.

at the end you must have (say you choose "DgIVCargoMine" as name)

1x DgIVCargoMine.cfg  (with all name as "DGIVCargoB37" changed to "DgIVCargoMine"
1x DgIVCargoMine.msh with texture name changed at the end for DgIVCargoMine.dds
1x DgIVCargoMine.dds in DGIVPAYLOAD/texture
1x Jpg image otherwise it will not be selectable.

Dan

[Quantum Burrito Meal]

Looks like Dan doesn't want his time saving. Well, if that wasn't clear enough for anyone, I'll make a graphical guide.

[DanSteph]

Writing two time the doc doesn't save specially my time

One time for each things, I'm on Ummu stuff and DGIV crew yet.

Dan

[Quantum Burrito Meal]

Okay then, Mr. Awkward, have it your way :P

Also, although this may be slightly hijacking the thread, what do you all think of this payload?

[DanSteph]

Look very good I would says from here, nice design, did you used the psd SDK ?

Dan

[Quantum Burrito Meal]

Yes, easiest to understand SDK yet!

Implementation, however, was a little confusing. But that was only due to absence of documenation.
Next step: Adding a trivial animation, because I can

[DanSteph]

You sigi doesn't look right anymore then :

Proud creator of one (1) addon

Dan

[willy88]

Continue further hijacking of thread!



GA-26 Compressed Gas (not methane )

[DanSteph]

love this one

Dan

[Quantum Burrito Meal]

Dan, do you have an SDK for the DGIV? I was just going to use the DGIII one, but some of the bits have change place, and
there's no hover doors.

[Stinger]

Hey Quantum 'Hijacker' Burrito Meal!

BTT please!

-> Specular effects from 'Anim 8 or' to Orbiter. (3ds2msh-converter changes ambient with diffuse color, which is not a
problem because you can enter the  colors changed in 'Anim 8 or' first. -But 3ds2msh-converter takes specular-values away,
which takes the 'life' out of the mesh. -MeshWizzard freezes unfortunately.)

Any ideas?

[Quantum Burrito Meal]

You could manually enter the vertex co-ordinates etc. into a mesh file. Its just plain text.

Or, if you don't have a year to waste, you could try http://217.10.196.198/Orbiter/Msh_MakerV2.zip

[Stinger]

Quantum Burrito Meal wrote:
You could manually enter the vertex co-ordinates etc. into a mesh file. Its just plain text.

I know. -But I don't know yet how to do this.

or, if you don't have a year to waste,...

Thats right!

...you could try
http://217.10.196.198/Orbiter/Msh_MakerV2.zip

Sounds great! 8) I'm gonna try this! Thanks a lot for the link QBM!

[DanSteph]

Quantum Burrito Meal a écrit:
Dan, do you have an SDK for the DGIV? I was just going to use the DGIII one, but some of the bits have change
place, and
there's no hover doors.

You mean for DGIV skin ? will post them in the meaning time, sorry too much work I
must rework the PSD before releasing them.

Dan

[4weeksholiday]

Stinger wrote:
I just did a mesh (TUG SAT-1 on orbithangar.com), and wonder if
contact-points or grapling-points will be necessary, to put it into DG-IV?
-It's my first mesh, and I have no idea yet how to add such points. I tried it with MeshWizzard1.9b, but it freezes as
soon
as I open the mesh...
-Another question is how to get the Specular values from Anim 8 or to Orbiter? (used 3ds2msh to convert)
-It looks a lot better with reflections (in Anim 8 or)!

I'm looking forward to any suggestions!

how did you dg1v?

[Stinger]

4weeksholiday wrote:

how did you dg1v?

Hi 4weeksholiday!

dg1v I didn't do a dg1v!

-My only addons are here:
http://www.orbithangar.com/advsearch.php?search=author&text=stinger&OrbVer=default&name=default&author=default&category=default&subcat=default
:-)

Greets!
Stinger

[Stinger]

TUG-Sat-1 v1.1 is ready and available here:

http://www.orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=2871

-I finally got the 'specular-thing' working by editing the mesh-file! -Simply improved the apropriate values in the
Materials-List! ;-) -Detailed description can be found in the docs!

Happy orbiting!
Stinger