2.5.6 and mods: Use the new mod structure

Polychop Simulations · February 17, 2020

I have only been able to test this very briefly as I, as many others, have rolled back to 2.5.5 awaiting a hotfix.

So far I found out that static objects still work when you refrain from using the old "GT" method and use the database structure instead.

An example of the old method would be:

-- Helicopter Handler

mount_vfs_model_path	(current_mod_path.."/Shapes")
mount_vfs_texture_path  (current_mod_path.."/Textures/HG_Dolly")

GT = {};
set_recursive_metatable(GT, GT_t.generic_stationary)
set_recursive_metatable(GT.chassis, GT_t.CH_t.STATIC);
GT.chassis.life = 1500

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

--Burning after hit
GT.visual.fire_size = 1 --relative burning size
GT.visual.fire_pos = {0,0,0};
GT.visual.fire_time = 30 --burning time (seconds)
GT.time_agony = 180;

--Name Stuff
GT.Name = "HG_Helicopter Handler"
GT.DisplayName = _("*HG_Helicopter Handler")
GT.Rate = 1

GT.DetectionRange  = 0;
GT.ThreatRange = 0;
GT.mapclasskey = "P0091000076";
GT.attribute = {wsType_Ground,wsType_Tank,wsType_Gun,wsType_GenericFort,"Fortifications",};
GT.category = "Fortification";
               
add_surface_unit(GT)

"New" method would be to create an entry.lua that points to a database .lua file like this:

entry.lua:

declare_plugin("Helicopter Accessoires Pack by DrummerNL / Hollowpointgames",

{
image     	 = "image.bmp",
installed 	 = true, 
dirName	  	 = current_mod_path,

fileMenuName = _("HAP"),
version		 = "1.5",		 
state		 = "installed",
info		 = _("Adds a number of helicopter related items to the mission editor."),


encyclopedia_path = current_mod_path .. '/Encyclopedia',
})
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
dofile(current_mod_path.."/Database/db_HG_objects.lua")
mount_vfs_model_path	(current_mod_path.."/Shapes") --Path to the folder with the EDM files.
mount_vfs_texture_path  (current_mod_path.."/Textures/HG_Dolly")
mount_vfs_texture_path  (current_mod_path.."/Textures/HG_Helipad1") --Path to the folder with the textures.
mount_vfs_texture_path  (current_mod_path.."/Textures/HG_LoggingPad") --Path to the folder with the textures.
mount_vfs_texture_path  (current_mod_path.."/Textures/HG_LoggingPad_Winter")
mount_vfs_texture_path  (current_mod_path.."/Textures/HG_Pier")
mount_vfs_texture_path  (current_mod_path.."/Textures/HG_SlopePad")
mount_vfs_texture_path  (current_mod_path.."/Textures/HG_SlopePad_Winter")
mount_vfs_texture_path  (current_mod_path.."/Textures/HG_Tent")
mount_vfs_texture_path  (current_mod_path.."/Textures/HG_HelisimmerHQ")
plugin_done()

Then create the database (in this case db_HG_objects.lua)

local function add_structure(f)
if(f) then
	f.shape_table_data = 
	{
		{
			file  	    = f.ShapeName,
			life		= f.Life,
			username    = f.Name,
			desrt       = f.ShapeNameDestr or "self",
		    classname 	= f.classname   or "lLandVehicle",
			positioning = f.positioning or "BYNORMAL" -- {"BYNORMAL", "ONLYHEIGTH", "BY_XZ", "ADD_HEIGTH"}
		}
	}
	if f.ShapeNameDestr then
		f.shape_table_data[#f.shape_table_data + 1] = 
		{
			name  = f.ShapeName,
			file  = f.ShapeNameDestr,	
		}
	end
	
	
	f.mapclasskey = "P0091000076";
	f.attribute = {wsType_Static, wsType_Standing}
	
	add_surface_unit(f)
	GT = nil;
else
	error("Can't add structure")
end;
end

--Hollowpointgames Helicopter Handler

add_structure({
Name 		 =  "HPG_Helicopter Handler",
DisplayName  = _("*HPG Helicopter Handler"),
ShapeName	 =   "HG_Helicopter_handler.EDM",
Life		 =  2500,
Rate		 =  100,
category     =  'Fortification',
SeaObject    = 	false,
isPutToWater =  false,
numParking   =  1,
})

Hope this helps. This is what the mod file structure should look like:

Edited February 17, 2020 by Polychop Simulations

Rudel_chw · February 17, 2020

Thanks a lot ... it is a bit over my head, but I will try to see if this can fix the VPC Airfield Objects Mod, as that is the one I miss the most :)

Eduardo

Polychop Simulations · February 17, 2020

Can't guarantee it works, at least my personal mods using this file and scripting structure still work in 2.5.6. I can't test any further until I update to 2.5.6 again after rolling back. Let me know if it works for you.

Harker · February 17, 2020

Thanks, OP

GrinnelliDesigns · February 17, 2020

Can't guarantee it works, at least my personal mods using this file and scripting structure still work in 2.5.6. I can't test any further until I update to 2.5.6 again after rolling back. Let me know if it works for you.

Everything I have personally made using the 2.5 system still works. If the shape data did not contain a LOD file then it needed to be added. Beyond that I'm still testing looking for issues.

joey45 · February 17, 2020

Everything I have personally made using the 2.5 system still works. If the shape data did not contain a LOD file then it needed to be added. Beyond that I'm still testing looking for issues.

Goody for you... everything I've made is borked.

I'm did this and it shows up in the ME but completely gone in game..

joey45 · February 17, 2020

Okey, the boats can wait.

The warning aircraft armed sign is fixed but my target buildings have a destroyed model so any info on that?

EDIT: scrap that they are still bugged..

Edited February 17, 2020 by joey45

fagulha · February 17, 2020

Thanks a lot ... it is a bit over my head, but I will try to see if this can fix the VPC Airfield Objects Mod, as that is the one I miss the most :)

Eduardo

Thank you! that will be awesome. It´s one of my main MODS. My "fix" for now is to use as ground vehicles/fortifications and not statics. Then they (some of them, not tested all) show up in the mission.

Best regards,

F.

Edited February 17, 2020 by fagulha

dimitriov · February 18, 2020

@POLY ;)

Thanks for the tip, any idea though for the way to load the destroyed shape ?

Edited February 18, 2020 by dimitriov

dimitriov · February 18, 2020

Forget about it, reading the function that I didn't even read :

A new line should be added below ShapeName with ShapeNameDestr or something like this.

dimitriov · February 18, 2020

Ok so FYI :

In order for collision to work, you MUSTN'T write the shape file with .EDM at its end

Example :

NOT : ShapeName = "HESCO90_pile.EDM",

BUT : ShapeName = "HESCO90_pile",

dimitriov · February 18, 2020

Ok Poly there is a mistake in your function. I'm going to post a whole tutorial in the How to section.

I managed to get everything work.

dimitriov · February 18, 2020

Tutorial with fixes, destroyed model and collision posted here : https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=264109

Rudel_chw · February 18, 2020

Tutorial with fixes, destroyed model and collision posted here : https://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=264109

Thanks a lot, I’m glad to see you helping to overcome this situation ... I miss the VPC mod so much, but dont want to revert to 2.5.5 as I’m sure that the moment I do revert, the Supercarrier will came along the following week :(

joey45 · February 18, 2020

All the more reason to revert...:D

Gone1Crazy · January 2, 2021

positioning = f.positioning or "BYNORMAL" -- {"BYNORMAL", "ONLYHEIGTH", "BY_XZ", "ADD_HEIGTH"}

Using "BY_XZ" implies giving coords ? ( if its the case how it should be the line ? )

There is any chance to give like the case of ships a coordinate pos from the center of the object for the landing zone ?

Edited January 2, 2021 by Gone1Crazy

T-Pap · May 26, 2023

When my object is destroyed instead of showing the destruction EDM , the unit just remains as is with a fire effect . The object itself does even dissapear in game , however on map it does
.
Shapes are as follows :

Platform_bridge.EDM
Platform_bridge_coll.EDM
Platform_bridge.lods (to describe collision edm)
Platform_bridge_Destr.EDM

Database :

local function add_structure(f)
   if(f) then
       f.shape_table_data =
       {
           {
               file     = f.ShapeName,
               life   = f.Life,
               username = f.Name,
               desrt = f.ShapeNameDestr or "self" ,

           classname = f.classname or "lLandVehicle",
               positioning = f.positioning or "ONLYHEIGTH"
           }
       }
       if f.ShapeNameDestr then
           f.shape_table_data[#f.shape_table_data + 1] =
           {
               name = f.ShapeName,
               file = f.ShapeNameDestr,
               fire         = { 240, 2};
           }
       end

       f.mapclasskey = "P0091000022";
       f.attribute = {wsType_Static, wsType_Standing} -- if 'attribute' == nil then insertion will be aborted

       add_surface_unit(f)
       GT = nil;
   else
       error("Can't add helipads")
   end;
end

add_structure({
Name = "Platform_bridge",
DisplayName = _("Platform_bridge"),
ShapeName = "Platform_bridge",
ShapeNameDestr = "Platform_bridge_destr",
Life = 10,
Rate = 100,
category = 'Heliport',
subCategory = 'SeaShelfObject',
SeaObject = true,
isPutToWater = true,
positioning = "NO",
classname = "lOilPlatform",
numParking = 1,
} )

Any help appreciated ! Thanks

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