Sickdog Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 (edited) Mission Card There's a great Mission Card that WarriorX has made and he's given me the nod of approval to use some of his ideas in the App. If you haven't already checked it out, here's the link: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=61044 I'm thinking of incorporating most of those features and the already formulating a tree of checklists for all operations. Edited March 22, 2011 by Sickdog TM Warthog, TPR, TM MFDs, Pimax Crystal, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. ASUS ROG Crossair X670E Hero AMD X670, G Skill Trident Z5 DDR5 64GB
xjiks Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 An App would be cool, but for the time being I just take a picture of the breifing with my Ipod. Works ok and is quicker than writing it all down! Good idea, quick developpment, and working with many operating system with no installation :lol: L'important n'est pas de tuer, mais de survivre. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] if you read this you are too curious
PB0_CEF Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 Yes good idea too and I never had it before :doh: ...If getting datas for the briefing's App is too difficult it could be useful to put this kind of picture in it why not ? And why not being able to make a map capture to have a look at the Navigation map without printing it ? [/url]All known Dynamic Campaign Engine Campaigns Last DCE news : Crisis in PG - Iran-Iraq War - TF-71 - TF80s - War over Beirut ...
Yskonyn Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 Heh the picture idea is so simple, yet elegant! ;) But if a proper app is going to be made, then please refrain from Apple elitism and do think of us Androids as well. :D [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Asus Z390-E, 32GB Crucial Ballistix 2400Mhz, Intel i7 9700K 5.0Ghz, Asus GTX1080 8GB, SoundBlaster AE-5, G15, Streamdeck, DSD Flight, TM Warthog, VirPil BRD, MFG Crosswind CAM5, TrackIR 5, KW-908 Jetseat, Win 10 64-bit ”Pilots do not get paid for what they do daily, but they get paid for what they are capable of doing. However, if pilots would need to do daily what they are capable of doing, nobody would dare to fly anymore.”
Sickdog Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 Heh the picture idea is so simple, yet elegant! ;) But if a proper app is going to be made, then please refrain from Apple elitism and do think of us Androids as well. :D Honestly, it's not Apple elitism for me, I just have no clue how to port over to Android phones... I'm a relatively amateur programmer and know nothing about programming for anything other than iPhone/iPad. If someone wants to help me port over, I'm more than happy to provide the code for Androids... I'm asking permission from Shu77 to use his diagrams in the app, but so far I have this table list under the Airbase tab for quick reference to Tower, ILS, and Tacan frequencies. If I get his permission, tapping on the airbase name will load a scrollable and zoomable diagram of the airport. TM Warthog, TPR, TM MFDs, Pimax Crystal, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. ASUS ROG Crossair X670E Hero AMD X670, G Skill Trident Z5 DDR5 64GB
GGTharos Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 Just make sure it works on ios3 as well for us iPhone 3G peeps :D I'm thinking of getting an iPad2 for a relative, but I might also end up kidnapping it if it ends up not being used. For a mission card, please make sure it's possible to manually enter information in all the fields :) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda
Sickdog Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 Just make sure it works on ios3 as well for us iPhone 3G peeps :D I'm thinking of getting an iPad2 for a relative, but I might also end up kidnapping it if it ends up not being used. For a mission card, please make sure it's possible to manually enter information in all the fields :) Not a problem... and if there's interest in it, I can make an even better iPad version. I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on an iPad2 as well and then it'll be a no brainer for me to make one. When you say make sure to be able to manually enter information, you mean you want text fields so you can use the keyboard to type? I was thinking for items where there are a given number of options (example: call signs, aircraft types, weapons, frequencies, ceilings, visibility, etc) I would use a scroll wheel (like the timer or setting an alarm, if you're familiar with iPhone). That way it'd be much quicker than typing. For entering coordinates, I'd have a template that already had North/South/West/East, then a text field that uses a calculator keyboard for rapid number entering. For UTM, I'll have to refresh myself on that before I can speak intelligently on how to incorporate that. I already have a checklist module I've programmed for my work and can easily port that over to DCS... when you click on the item it scrolls up and a check mark is placed next to it. I can incorporate the DCS manual's checklist if that's ok with ED. I'll give credit of course. TM Warthog, TPR, TM MFDs, Pimax Crystal, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. ASUS ROG Crossair X670E Hero AMD X670, G Skill Trident Z5 DDR5 64GB
GGTharos Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 That sounds like pretty good ideas - looks like you've thought a bunch of this out :D [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda
Yskonyn Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 Honestly, it's not Apple elitism for me, I just have no clue how to port over to Android phones... No worries, it was merely meant as a humorous remark. I am no programmer myself, so all I can do is scream and shout what I want! :megalol: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Asus Z390-E, 32GB Crucial Ballistix 2400Mhz, Intel i7 9700K 5.0Ghz, Asus GTX1080 8GB, SoundBlaster AE-5, G15, Streamdeck, DSD Flight, TM Warthog, VirPil BRD, MFG Crosswind CAM5, TrackIR 5, KW-908 Jetseat, Win 10 64-bit ”Pilots do not get paid for what they do daily, but they get paid for what they are capable of doing. However, if pilots would need to do daily what they are capable of doing, nobody would dare to fly anymore.”
Creelers Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 (edited) Honestly, it's not Apple elitism for me, I just have no clue how to port over to Android phones... I'm a relatively amateur programmer and know nothing about programming for anything other than iPhone/iPad. If someone wants to help me port over, I'm more than happy to provide the code for Androids... I was going to say I could help with an Android port, but I don't have an Android phone :( Could you let me see the source anyway? Edited March 22, 2011 by Creelers
robmlufc Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 Ive been working on an Android version of something like this for a few weeks ;)
Yskonyn Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 Ive been working on an Android version of something like this for a few weeks ;) Then you see now is the time to make it known to the world with more bones thrown at us! :D :joystick: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Asus Z390-E, 32GB Crucial Ballistix 2400Mhz, Intel i7 9700K 5.0Ghz, Asus GTX1080 8GB, SoundBlaster AE-5, G15, Streamdeck, DSD Flight, TM Warthog, VirPil BRD, MFG Crosswind CAM5, TrackIR 5, KW-908 Jetseat, Win 10 64-bit ”Pilots do not get paid for what they do daily, but they get paid for what they are capable of doing. However, if pilots would need to do daily what they are capable of doing, nobody would dare to fly anymore.”
MadTommy Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 Jeeze maybe i'm just an old fart.. but what can be quicker and easier than a pencil & piece of paper? i5-3570K @ 4.5 Ghz, Asus P8Z77-V, 8 GB DDR3, 1.5GB GTX 480 (EVGA, superclocked), SSD, 2 x 1680x1050, x-fi extreme music. TM Warthog, Saitek combat pro pedals, TrackIR 4
Sandman Posted March 22, 2011 Posted March 22, 2011 There has to be a way to use LUA scripting to make this automated. I've managed to get this working with LUA from Helios, although the technique should be easily transferable if someone is clever enough to script LUA for use in-game (e.g. pop up a dialog with the briefing in game instead of relying on Helios to do it). Details here: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=70408 Intel Core i7-950, 6GB Corsair DDR3, Nvidia GTX460 1GB, TM HOTAS Warthog, CH Rudder Pedals, Track-IR4Pro, Helios
Sickdog Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 Just been messing around some more with this data card app idea... Here's the latest update: So I was thinking of having a LARGE vertical scrolling page that has all the mission data on it... Here's 3 screen shots of the page as I scroll down (remember, each screen shot is just a the same page scrolled a bit). Still lots more to add, perhaps it might be too large of a scrollable page? Couple notes: The top portion with Allies vs. Enemies data would be hidden initially, but then when you select the (+), you're presented with a new table list page where you can easily tap the list of countries, then the list would populate on the main page accordingly. The (+) button everywhere else you see would take you to another screen with a scroll wheel to select the data and then the selected data would be the info in parentheses (). The text fields obviously would present a calculator/regular keyboard to enter data This still looking interesting to anyone or should I can the idea? Thanks for the input everyone. :) TM Warthog, TPR, TM MFDs, Pimax Crystal, AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. ASUS ROG Crossair X670E Hero AMD X670, G Skill Trident Z5 DDR5 64GB
GGTharos Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 It's looking good! :) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda
robmlufc Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 Jeeze maybe i'm just an old fart.. but what can be quicker and easier than a pencil & piece of paper? your an old fart.. :P
Yskonyn Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 Looks really good, Sickdog! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Asus Z390-E, 32GB Crucial Ballistix 2400Mhz, Intel i7 9700K 5.0Ghz, Asus GTX1080 8GB, SoundBlaster AE-5, G15, Streamdeck, DSD Flight, TM Warthog, VirPil BRD, MFG Crosswind CAM5, TrackIR 5, KW-908 Jetseat, Win 10 64-bit ”Pilots do not get paid for what they do daily, but they get paid for what they are capable of doing. However, if pilots would need to do daily what they are capable of doing, nobody would dare to fly anymore.”
bubbaxxx Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 Looks amazing! But I did try "hreich's method (going to mission editor , copy the info and send it via mail to the phone) and it's cool because so quick and easy, takes 1 mn. Another idea would be to get these kind "mission's creators" to make a pdf file of the mission card filled up. We would just have to wifi the thing to our phone.. Just ideas.. Thanks anyway for your work guys
mooshim Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 Not a problem... and if there's interest in it, I can make an even better iPad version. . YES~! This would be excellent! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Win7 | Intel Core 2 Quad | Q8400 @ 2.66GHz | 2.67 GHz 3.37GB of RAM 60gig Samsung SSD| GTX 570 "Operation: Bull by the Horns" "Bull Run 2.0"
Dimebag1 Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 JUst a question sickdog, with the app you are making, do you see a possibility of building a complete database of all current missions, airfield maps, and allowing the ability to import this all in one go to save people the effort of entering it all manually? Also just a suggestion also if you haven't already thought of it. I think the inclusion of checklists would be invaluable, and the ability to create new ones for certain tasks. I know it's all in the manual, but I like the idea of a compressed version of the instructional lists to streamline it a bit. Thanks and great work. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
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