Moving static templates !

[PB0_CEF]

Well, I know that the only way to move a static template is to shift copy every single unit and then copy past it where you want to move it on the map. 

I didn't find any tools to do it with a more user friendly method

First question : is it existing somewhere ?

Second question : If not isn't it possible to use the .STM file to modify each objet coordinates using a reference point coordinate on the map where you want to put this template (compare reference point coordinates and shift every objet coordinates accordingly) ?

I remembered that this kind of method was used with IL2 (old one) and there were a vast library of templates easy to put on the map ... it was possible to orientate the template too but for beginning just moving a FARP anywhere on a map would be really usefull.

Of course I'm not a programmer at all so it could be more difficult to do than I think that's why it doesn't exists yep    

Edited June 30, 2024 by PB0_CEF

[ienatom]

Apparently you can modify the mission.lua but you need to insert each model name manually and it's coordinates too.

It should be a feature

[PB0_CEF]

Well, we are studying something

[PB0_CEF]

The first tests are encouraging
Stay tuned

[PB0_CEF]

One example of what Miguel21 can do now with the TF_Helmand_Gereshk - FOB Price static template put on Syria map

It would be really cool to have a Static template library (and without mods if possible) ...

 

Edited September 16, 2024 by PB0_CEF

[PB0_CEF]

Well, our tool is nearly ready ! It will name ASTI : All Static Template Import.

With it you will be able to import anywhere on any DCS map any existing template with any orientation ...

More news and decription soon

[Rudel_chw]

On 9/16/2024 at 10:31 AM, PB0_CEF said:

It would be really cool to have a Static template library

 

Looking forward to trying your upcoming tool  ... and I guess that every Mission creator has slowly built up such a Library, mine currently has almost 400   

 

 

[PB0_CEF]

7 hours ago, Rudel_chw said:

 

Looking forward to trying your upcoming tool  ... and I guess that every Mission creator has slowly built up such a Library, mine currently has almost 400   

 

 

Wow ! Would you mind to share all this work when this tool will be available ? 
I think I will open a new topic to detail the use of this tool when available…

It may need a little organization to classify all templates and make it easily usable anywhere ( pictures, size, orientation, etc)

[Rudel_chw]

2 hours ago, PB0_CEF said:

Wow ! Would you mind to share all this work when this tool will be available ? 
 

 

I have already shared the ones I made at ED’s User Files, and those from other users were downloaded from there too:

 

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/filter/type-is-static_template/user-is-Rudel-chw/apply/

 

2 hours ago, PB0_CEF said:

 

It may need a little organization to classify all templates 

for now, the name is all we have, fortunately the Mission Editor shows only the ones that apply to the current map, kind of filtering them.

[PB0_CEF]

1 hour ago, Rudel_chw said:

 

I have already shared the ones I made at ED’s User Files, and those from other users were downloaded from there too:

 

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/filter/type-is-static_template/user-is-Rudel-chw/apply/

 

for now, the name is all we have, fortunately the Mission Editor shows only the ones that apply to the current map, kind of filtering them.

Nice !

Of course ASTI will mainly be usable with more generic templates than air base templates which only seem usable on a specific air base.

The goal is to be able to import templates anywhere to help mission creators easily populate their missions with pre-existing templates without having to reconstruct them object by object.

The templates that are relatively compact and independent of the map elements will therefore be more easily usable I think.

Personally I am starting to create a small library of protected artillery or SAM positions and small forts or FARPS that can be used anywhere....

Ideally I would like to be able to group this by theme with perhaps an encyclopedia style document that shows what the template looks like, its dimensions and its basic orientation.

 

Edited September 29, 2024 by PB0_CEF

[Rudel_chw]

2 hours ago, PB0_CEF said:

The templates that are relatively compact and independent of the map elements will therefore be more easily usable I think.

Yes, I understand.. in essence you are revamping the current Unit Templates, making them able to hold Statics and more than one Group, but keeping their ability to be easily placed anywhere and on any orientation.

[PB0_CEF]

Yes !
It can contain live units too !
Here is a simple example of protected SA-2 site I made for testing purpose  :

This template with live SA-2 was made on Caucasus map and imported on Kola map
We can change orientation or delete it without selecting each object !

 

[PB0_CEF]

ASTI seems to be ready to be released soon. 
Miguel21 worked very well : all we wanted to do are here !
I’m working on a small tutorial to help using ASTI

[PB0_CEF]

Here is ASTI