is it yet possible to a a 3d ground object via the mods folder

using the template provide I have managed to add several aircraft using the mods folder.

I want to try and model my own aircraft but I thought I would take baby steps and do a ground building first.

I have done the modeling now I need to get it in game.

I know how to add it the old way: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=79509 like this.

but I was wondering if anyone knows if it is possible to add a buiding with the mods folder.

I need to find the alternative to this command at the end for structures

add_aircraft("youaircraft")

in "your_mod".lua that is called from the entry.lua

Yes. This is the preferred method, rather than replacing things in the default directory.

I don't think this is the "correct" setup for a purely static object, but this is the entry lua I'm using for an object of mine. It should be within mods/tech/[name]/.

-- FLOLS Mk.8 Fresnel Lens Optical Landing System

mount_vfs_model_path	(current_mod_path.."/Shapes")
mount_vfs_texture_path  (current_mod_path.."/Textures/FLOLS_Mk8.zip")

GT = {};
set_recursive_metatable(GT, GT_t.generic_stationary)
set_recursive_metatable(GT.chassis, GT_t.CH_t.STATIC);
GT.chassis.life = 1

GT.visual.shape = "flols.EDM"
GT.visual.shape_dstr = ""

--Burning after hit
GT.visual.fire_size = 0 --relative burning size
GT.visual.fire_pos = {0,0,0};
GT.visual.fire_time = 0 --burning time (seconds)
GT.time_agony = 180;

GT.Name = "FLOLS"
GT.DisplayName = _("FLOLS Mk.8")
GT.Rate = 1

GT.DetectionRange  = 0;
GT.ThreatRange = 0;
GT.mapclasskey = "P0091000076";
GT.attribute = {wsType_Ground,wsType_Tank,wsType_NoWeapon,wsTypeVAZ,
               };
GT.category = "Civilians";
               
add_surface_unit(GT)

Thanks a lot aaron886

Thanks a lot aaron886 it works great!

hi, what is 'GT' ?

Get Thingy.....

No idea.