LockOn Mission Editor: LOME project

[BrumTx]

Thanks D'art

I'll download later at work

[Luse]

D'art, Keep it up Im lovin it

[X_Man]

Once this thing is fully functional - it will be awesome.

 

I build LMR missions and run them on a personal server. Joining a mission with AI already in the sky is just wonderful (IL-2 '46 doesn't have this cabability). This will make my mission making a lot easier.

 

I usually have a 4 task forces per airfield. Each is comprised of:

 

2x F-16 (SEAD)

2x F-15/F-16 (Escort)

4X B-52/B-1 (Ground Attack/Runway Attack)

 

It takes hours to set this up manually with the correct starttime, skill level, loadout, skin, and waypoints etc.

 

This utility will make the a whole lot easier! I could setup one group and clone them. :)

[RedTiger]

Just stopping in for some words of encouragement. Keep it up! This is something that LOMAC could really benefit from!

 

randomized missions FTW! :thumbup:

 

EDIT: Oh yes, edited to add that 100 MB circa 2008 is NOT a big file. Tacview, for example, is about 100 MB. I realize all internet connections are not equal, but 100MB is a teeny tiny drop in the bandwidth and harddrive bucket. DArt, don't let file size deter you. If its good and it adds some randomization, I'll download it even if its a couple gigs! :D :D :D

[MadTommy]

Looking good... coming together nicely.

 

One question?.. Static Objects.. are these supported yet? I imported a mission, made a change or two, exported it, opened in lomac (fc 1.12) and all statics had been removed.

[DArt]

You're right, the static objects are not yet managed, but they will in future version for sure.

 

One more time (as Daft Punk say) thanks for your encouragement! I have really appreciate that!

 

For more questions, I have made two mailing list (one for users, others for dev), do not hesitate to subscribe (see http://lome.dartsite.org/wiki/index.php?title=How_to_get_involved for more information).

 

For the most curious, I have a bug tracker with the current roadmap and real time status here: http://lome.dartsite.org/mantis/

(do not hesitate to create an account too) You can see what features will appears in the next version.

[DArt]

Please note, to centralize all requests/bugs/problems, I have added a forum for LOME on my server: http://lome.dartsite.org/forum/

;)

[Renato71]

Great work DArt!

Original ME was quite horrible to work with when you try to add great number of units. Your tool looks like it is afording much more :)

I'll go straight to your forum...

[G3]

One more time (as Daft Punk say) thanks for your encouragement! I have really appreciate that!

 

well here's some more from "around the world"

 

great project, keep on it please, a great tool for mission builders.

[MadTommy]

DArt i've registered on your site... but been waiting for email confirmation... but i cant wait!

 

I've come across a problem.. i wonder if you can help.

 

I've used LOME a few times and it has generally worked.

I made a basic version in LockOn and i was going to duplicate my client planes in LOME. However for some reason it is failing to export the mission. Annoyingly it works on other missions, just as a test, but not the one mission i'm trying to do.

 

Here is the error from lome.exe.log:

 

Traceback (most recent call last):

File "lomewnd.pyc", line 531, in on_export_mission

File "loexport.pyc", line 192, in SaveMission

File "win32com\client\dynamic.pyc", line 534, in __setattr__

pywintypes.com_error: (-2147352567, 'Exception occurred.', (0, None, None, None, 0, -2147024809), None)

 

Do you know what is wrong from this and how to fix it. (It wont export the mission)

 

Thanks for any help.

 

edit: there is the original mission from lockon: http://www.mediafire.com/?yjkfynjd33c

[DArt]

DArt i've registered on your site... but been waiting for email confirmation... but i cant wait!

 

I've come across a problem.. i wonder if you can help.

 

I've used LOME a few times and it has generally worked.

I made a basic version in LockOn and i was going to duplicate my client planes in LOME. However for some reason it is failing to export the mission. Annoyingly it works on other missions, just as a test, but not the one mission i'm trying to do.

 

Here is the error from lome.exe.log:

 

Traceback (most recent call last):

File "lomewnd.pyc", line 531, in on_export_mission

File "loexport.pyc", line 192, in SaveMission

File "win32com\client\dynamic.pyc", line 534, in __setattr__

pywintypes.com_error: (-2147352567, 'Exception occurred.', (0, None, None, None, 0, -2147024809), None)

 

Do you know what is wrong from this and how to fix it. (It wont export the mission)

 

Thanks for any help.

 

edit: there is the original mission from lockon: http://www.mediafire.com/?yjkfynjd33c

 

Thanks for the report. I never had this crash, very strange, but I will analyze it. :thumbup:

 

For the export problems, the 0.2.1 has some problems on some configuration, sorry for that, I have not detected it before. But, I have make lot of enhancement on this way and the 0.2.2 version (coming in few weeks) will fixed them.

 

Once again, do not hesitate to send me all problems you have, use the forum here : http://lome.dartsite.org/forum to report them!:smilewink:

 

PS: @MadTommy: you are talking about registration, do you talk about LOME forum registration? I do not see your registration on it, perhaps bad email (the registration seems to work, a new member has just joined today)?

[MadTommy]

Thanks DArt... i just received my registration confirmation from your site, sorry i was being a little impatient. I'll post there.

[DArt]

the LOME 0.2.2rc1 is available here:http://lome.dartsite.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&p=158#p158

If no problem appears it will be the 0.2.2 version !

 

Changelog:

LOME - 0.2.2

============

- 0000036: [Lome format input/output] Remove handbook from mission lome file (DArt) - resolved.

- 0000012: [user interface] Weight not the same in LO than in LOME (DArt) - resolved.

- 0000005: [Feature] Make a config file (DArt) - resolved.

- 0000030: [user interface] If waypoint already visible on map, does not center it (DArt) - resolved.

- 0000035: [user interface] Change some menus prompts in UI (DArt) - resolved.

- 0000008: [LockOn import/export] Mission type for group (DArt) - resolved.

- 0000014: [user interface] Use wheel key to zoom on the map (DArt) - resolved.

- 0000021: [LockOn import/export] Subgroup have bad names (DArt) - resolved.

- 0000020: [Feature] Automatic handbook generation (DArt) - resolved.

- 0000022: [user interface] Select waypoint more easily (DArt) - resolved.

- 0000017: [user interface] Drag and drop unit to begin the waypoint path (DArt) - resolved.

- 0000013: [user interface] Use DEL key to delete waypoints (DArt) - resolved.

- 0000016: [LockOn import/export] Helicopter payload (DArt) - resolved.

[Crane137]

Had some success with the previous version of LOME last night, quickly generating GAI, CAPs and SR ADef battalions. However the latest release doesn't appear to want to run - some problems setting correct paths...

 

Anyone else successfully installed and used the beta release?

[DArt]

Do you talk about the 0.2.2rc3 version or do you use the nightly one (not same features)?

[Crane137]

Hi DArt,

 

I tried installing the one linked above my posting (0.2.2rc1). I'm probably misunderstanding something really basic - like what you mean by the 'nightly one'...!

 

Your project looks like being an amazing asset to mission designers and I hope to be able to offer you feedback and comments as I get more used to using it.

 

OT Comment for DArt: Shame France lost to Italy in Euro 2008 last night - given that they were a player down for most of the match I thought they played a very good game!

[DArt]

Thanks ;)

 

Ok, try this one http://lome.dartsite.org/download/lome/release/lome-0.2.2rc3.zip the same but with bugfix :)

 

To be sure to install it correctly, unzip it, launch lome.exe. A dialog will appear to ask the LO path, be sure to add one if you want import/export mission to LO. To do that, use the help on the left of the dialog, (enter a name, a path and click on add then validate the dialog with ok). If you have problems again with startup, ask me, but normally it would be running correctly! If it crash, send me the lome.exe.log file, it contains errors.

 

For any comments, feedbacks... try to use the LOME forum to centralize problems/ideas, it is better for everybody :D http://lome.dartsite.org/forum there is a english section ;)

[Crane137]

Will do. Downloading now...

[DArt]

Ok, the 0.2.2 final is here: http://lome.dartsite.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&p=173#p173

 

Please note that for next version, lot of great features is already in progress (unit choice, group duplication at export [define one group and set it to be 8 times in the misison], ...) (use the nightly is you like risk :D )

http://lome.dartsite.org for more information...

[X_Man]

Very excited

[X_Man]

Well I have played with it and it has potential. Without a manual though, it's a pill.

[CapnGimp]

OK, just found this today. I'm sorta fuzzy headed-no sleep- related to WHY I was looking and found this :joystick:

I'm trying to sign up with ya, download it for windows and use-offer input. Mapmaker here for my buddies, so this is a welcome piece of work you have here. Thanks a bunch!

 

CapnGimp

 

ps I will try it in Linux....just gotta load distros on my other puter, this one has probs with moboard and drivers in distros I like.

Edited August 19, 2008 by CapnGimp
I never get it right the first time...ask my ex'es :D

[-Phoenix-]

Sierra Hotel! :thumbup:

[X_Man]

Hey Dart - I have a request. This utility doesn't list seconds. This is needed to duplicate units that can be randomized using LMR.

 

Also: I am getting an error log:

 

Traceback (most recent call last):

File "lomewnd.pyc", line 577, in on_export_mission

File "loexport.pyc", line 211, in SaveMission

File "win32com\client\dynamic.pyc", line 534, in __setattr__

pywintypes.com_error: (-2147352567, 'Exception occurred.', (0, None, None, None, 0, -2147024809), None)

[DArt]

Hi X_Man,

 

For duplication, LOME can already do this. My last development let you to set how many times you want to duplicate an unit, a subgroup or a group, you can set it randomly too.

I does not understand what you mean by "This utility doesn't list seconds" ?

 

For your error, it seem to be at LO export, please send me the *.lome file of your mission, I will check what happen. Thanks for the report, it help me to make LOME more stable.