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Still having trouble attaching my custom model on an adapter. My current code is shown below with some comments.

 

-- ACMI POD
local pods_data = {
   ["AN-95"]   = { name = "AN/APX-95", mass = "10", ShapeName = "an_apx_95", wsType = {4, 15, 47, 108}, Cx = 0.0019, picture = "ais-pod-t50.png"},
}

local function LAU7(CLSID, element)
   local variant = pods_data[element]
   local var_mass = variant.mass or 85.5
   local data = {
       category        = CAT_PODS,
       CLSID           = CLSID,
       Picture         = variant.picture,
       displayName     = "LAU-7 "..variant.name,
       wsTypeOfWeapon  = variant.wsType,
       attribute       = {wsType_Weapon,wsType_GContainer,wsType_Support,WSTYPE_PLACEHOLDER}, -- no model loaded
       -- attribute       = {4,4,32,50}, -- T-50 loads with pylon
       -- attribute       = {4,4,32,111}, -- T-50 loads with pylon
       -- attribute       = {4,4,32,WSTYPE_PLACEHOLDER}, -- T-50 loads with pylon
       Cx_pil          = variant.Cx,
       Count           = 1,
       Weight          = 15 + var_mass,
       Elements        = 
       {
           { ShapeName = "aero-3b",            IsAdapter       = true },
           { ShapeName = variant.ShapeName,    connector_name  = "Point"}
       }
   }
   declare_loadout(data)
end

LAU7("{AN/APX-95}", "AN-95")

 

I think the issue here is having to use declare_weapon() to declare my acmi pod before being able to attach it to the adaptor.

 

Unfortunately, it looks like it might not be possible as looking in db_mods.lua shows this. This would cause issues as the add_shape_table() isn't called when declaring a CAT_PODS.

 

function declare_weapon(tbl)
...
elseif tbl.category == CAT_FUEL_TANKS or
	   tbl.category == CAT_PODS then
	 -- nothing todo
...
end

 

I might spend some time looking further into the DCS code but my hopes are not high. The T-50 pod is coded via the ContainerTable.sht and third-party pods are not attached via adapters. So maybe that feature just doesn't yet exist.

 

 

 

If you dont want to use tables, then use the simpler method, also, the last number should be WSTYPE_PLACEHOLDER as well I believe and not 108. I think I had that issue when doing ATFLIR for my Super Hornet.

 

 

So:

local LAU7_mass = 40.8233
local ANAPX95_MASS = 32.6587

declare_loadout({
category		=	CAT_PODS,
CLSID			= 	"{LAU7_AN_APX_95}", 
Picture			=	"ais-pod-t50.png.",
wsTypeOfWeapon	=	{wsType_Weapon,wsType_GContainer,wsType_Support,WSTYPE_PLACEHOLDER}, 
displayName		=	_("LAU117C - 1x AGM-65F"),
attribute		=	{4,	15,	47,	WSTYPE_PLACEHOLDER},
Cx_pil			=	0.001,
Count			=	1,
Weight			=	LAU7_MASS + ANAPX95_MASS,
Elements	=	
{
		{	ShapeName	=	"LAU7_SHAPE"	  ,	IsAdapter  	=   true  }, 
		{	ShapeName	=	"ANAPX95_SHAPE"	  ,	connector_name =  "Point01"},
}, -- end of Elements
})

 

Make Sure the LAU Unit has a Connector for "Point01" at the LAU Attachment point for Stores.

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Hi, didnt't saw your post earlier, but the folder you mention does work for me:    

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Hola,  Esta es la sección en inglés del Foro, por lo que te recomiendo que inicies un hilo en la sección española (https://forums.eagle.ru/forum/28-espanol/), detallando tu caso. Ahí te ayudaré e

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If you dont want to use tables, then use the simpler method, also, the last number should be WSTYPE_PLACEHOLDER as well I believe and not 108. I think I had that issue when doing ATFLIR for my Super Hornet.

 

There's a simpler method? I forgot to mention when i use wsTypeOfWeapon = {4, 15, 47, WSTYPE_PLACEHOLDER} and load mission editor, I guess a bunch of errors. Looks like the wsTypeOfWeapon errored out trying to convert the string to a type number. It seems to only happen for CAT_PODS for me. I'm still trying to trace the stack.

 

[16124] 2019-04-03 23:44:30.434 DEBUG   LuaGUI: GUI Error: [string "./Scripts/Database/db_main.lua"]:9: bad argument #5 to 'format' (number expected, got string)
[16124] GUI debug.traceback: stack traceback:
[16124]  [C]: ?
[16124]  [C]: in function 'format'
[16124]  [string "./Scripts/Database/db_main.lua"]:9: in function 'wsTypeToString'
[16124]  [string "Scripts/Database/db_weapons.lua"]:187: in function 'collect'
[16124]  [string "Scripts/Database/db_weapons.lua"]:207: in function 'collect_available_weapon_resources_wstype'
[16124]  [string "Scripts/Database/db_weapons.lua"]:220: in function 'collect_available_weapon_resources'
[16124]  [string "./MissionEditor/modules/me_mission.lua"]:7111: in function 'fillWarehouse'
[16124]  [string "./MissionEditor/modules/me_mission.lua"]:7133: in function 'createAirportEquipment'
[16124]  [string "./MissionEditor/modules/me_mission.lua"]:1864: in function 'createMapElements'
[16124]  [string "./MissionEditor/modules/me_map_window.lua"]:547: in function 'createMap'
[16124]  [string "./MissionEditor/modules/me_map_window.lua"]:3452: in function 'show'
[16124]  [string "./MissionEditor/modules/me_autobriefing.lua"]:745: in function 'func'
[16124]  [string "./MissionEditor/modules/me_wait_screen.lua"]:72: in function 'updater'
[16124]  [string "./Scripts/UpdateManager.lua"]:64: in function <[string "./Scripts/UpdateManager.lua"]:40>
[16124] stack traceback:

 

local LAU7_mass = 40.8233
local ANAPX95_MASS = 32.6587

declare_loadout({
category		=	CAT_PODS,
CLSID			= 	"{LAU7_AN_APX_95}", 
Picture			=	"ais-pod-t50.png.",
wsTypeOfWeapon	=	{wsType_Weapon,wsType_GContainer,wsType_Support,WSTYPE_PLACEHOLDER}, 
displayName		=	_("LAU117C - 1x AGM-65F"),
attribute		=	{4,	15,	47,	WSTYPE_PLACEHOLDER},
Cx_pil			=	0.001,
Count			=	1,
Weight			=	LAU7_MASS + ANAPX95_MASS,
Elements	=	
{
		{	ShapeName	=	"LAU7_SHAPE"	  ,	IsAdapter  	=   true  }, 
		{	ShapeName	=	"ANAPX95_SHAPE"	  ,	connector_name =  "Point01"},
}, -- end of Elements
})

 

Make Sure the LAU Unit has a Connector for "Point01" at the LAU Attachment point for Stores.

 

I was using "Point" as I checked in model editor for the name of the connector on the aero-3b model, shouldn't that be the case? I noticed you kept referring to it as LAU7_SHAPE, I checked DCS and I couldn't find an existing model named LAU7. Are you thinking I've already modelled a LAU-7? I'm trying to use the exist aero-3b shape in DCS.

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I installed the MOD and it works great. The only issue I am having is that I can only see 2 Skins.. Argentine Navy 309 and Brazilian (something or other)

 

I see that there are dozens of skins in the mod but I cannot get them to show up..

 

Maybe you need to change the COUNTRY in the mission editor.

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There's a simpler method? I forgot to mention when i use wsTypeOfWeapon = {4, 15, 47, WSTYPE_PLACEHOLDER} and load mission editor, I guess a bunch of errors. Looks like the wsTypeOfWeapon errored out trying to convert the string to a type number. It seems to only happen for CAT_PODS for me. I'm still trying to trace the stack.

 

[16124] 2019-04-03 23:44:30.434 DEBUG   LuaGUI: GUI Error: [string "./Scripts/Database/db_main.lua"]:9: bad argument #5 to 'format' (number expected, got string)
[16124] GUI debug.traceback: stack traceback:
[16124]  [C]: ?
[16124]  [C]: in function 'format'
[16124]  [string "./Scripts/Database/db_main.lua"]:9: in function 'wsTypeToString'
[16124]  [string "Scripts/Database/db_weapons.lua"]:187: in function 'collect'
[16124]  [string "Scripts/Database/db_weapons.lua"]:207: in function 'collect_available_weapon_resources_wstype'
[16124]  [string "Scripts/Database/db_weapons.lua"]:220: in function 'collect_available_weapon_resources'
[16124]  [string "./MissionEditor/modules/me_mission.lua"]:7111: in function 'fillWarehouse'
[16124]  [string "./MissionEditor/modules/me_mission.lua"]:7133: in function 'createAirportEquipment'
[16124]  [string "./MissionEditor/modules/me_mission.lua"]:1864: in function 'createMapElements'
[16124]  [string "./MissionEditor/modules/me_map_window.lua"]:547: in function 'createMap'
[16124]  [string "./MissionEditor/modules/me_map_window.lua"]:3452: in function 'show'
[16124]  [string "./MissionEditor/modules/me_autobriefing.lua"]:745: in function 'func'
[16124]  [string "./MissionEditor/modules/me_wait_screen.lua"]:72: in function 'updater'
[16124]  [string "./Scripts/UpdateManager.lua"]:64: in function <[string "./Scripts/UpdateManager.lua"]:40>
[16124] stack traceback:

 

 

 

I was using "Point" as I checked in model editor for the name of the connector on the aero-3b model, shouldn't that be the case? I noticed you kept referring to it as LAU7_SHAPE, I checked DCS and I couldn't find an existing model named LAU7. Are you thinking I've already modelled a LAU-7? I'm trying to use the exist aero-3b shape in DCS.

 

I was under the impression you made a LAU7 SHAPE.

 

I will try some things on my end and report back

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I downloaded the most recent version and am now unable to map my rudder. Anyone else have this issue? If so how was it corrected?

 

Thanks!!

 

~Rob

 

Delete your whole A-4E-C file then apply the new version.

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Wilco, thank you Tirak!

 

~Rob

 

Actually, all you should need to do is delete the rudder axis assignments and restart. You’ll only need to delete the whole folder unless the issue persists. I had that same issue in one of the test buils and that changed solved it.

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Hmmmm , external audio is a bit of a disappointment , looks as if its using the base line su25 package but with some kind of weird volume stuff going on so not much scope for custom sounds , shame as I really like this little bird.

 

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Awesome. Do you all need help with any sound effects? I am acquiring a number of A-4 parts and can record all the sounds of switches and rotaries toggling on real A-4 panels. I just got this AFCS panel in.

Hmmm.. I'm having trouble seeing the images in your posts.

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Can't see the images either.

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I don't want to trawl through 100 pages for the answer, so Ill ask again and for forgiveness. When I try to fly the A-4, the camera angle is completely off and changes every time I try a start. The camera controls don't seem to work and it doesn't respond to TrackHat input either. Is this a known bug or have I done/ done something?

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I don't want to trawl through 100 pages for the answer, so Ill ask again and for forgiveness. When I try to fly the A-4, the camera angle is completely off and changes every time I try a start. The camera controls don't seem to work and it doesn't respond to TrackHat input either. Is this a known bug or have I done/ done something?

 

Unfortunately its a known bug we've had since we started development. We've never quite been able to figure out the source, and thus have no way to solve it other than restarting. However, I do know that the most common causation is flying a different aircraft before flying the A-4 in the same "session". Sorry we can't be of much help, sadly restarting is the only remedy

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I don't want to trawl through 100 pages for the answer, so Ill ask again and for forgiveness. When I try to fly the A-4, the camera angle is completely off and changes every time I try a start. The camera controls don't seem to work and it doesn't respond to TrackHat input either. Is this a known bug or have I done/ done something?

Is this in VR or just TrackIR? If its non-VR, look into your "A4E-C/Input" folder and see if you still have a folder labelled "headtracker" or "trackir".

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I have consolidated this all to a single post rather than chasing down the old ones. I an in the process of building an A-4 Skyhawk simpit your modification. I think the image problem is now fixed.

 

Do you guys want me to record the sounds of switches and rotaries being moved so you may use them in your mod? In the coming months I will be acquiring more real A-4 Skyhawk hardware for my build.

 

In addition I hope in the future we will have some method of extracting the radar screen from the game so I may use my real radar bezel and superimposition in from of an LCD monitor.

 

I got a AFCS, Radar Screen, and an F-4? TACAN that uses the same hardware.

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Instruments exports?

 

Hi,

 

Has anyone tried exporting instruments (multi monitor MFCDs) or even tried Helios/Ikarus with this mod?

 

I'm new to DCS, so is it even possible with A4E to have something like that? Eg. for stock su25t you can have shkval exported as MFCD screen and you even have Helios profile for that aircraft.

 

Thanks and keep up, great work!

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ground power

 

Hi, I'm using A-4 version 1.3, caucasus map only and FC3. Ground power doesn't work; menu works, but doesn't came the yellow pod and ground crew don't respond to my call.

 

Suggestions?

 

Nice work BTW!!


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