Removed

[uboats]

I wrote about Lua-devices, which you control stuff like landing gear etc with, here:

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1982586

There are also examples within the code about how to make presentation devices.

 

thanks.

 

I want to work on the HUD lua that can display more info in f16

[JABO2009]

thx for this fantastic update Skate Zilla.

 

Wow, loving the feeling of more realisitic flight model and landing gear characteristics compared to stock DCS F16

[SkateZilla]

Update my title post to included a link to skatezilla's latest version as his is much improved. I have kept the old link for those wanting research reference documents

 

I thought I added it to the 1st post already?

[ALF7]

this model cannot be attached to the default F-16?

[SkateZilla]

this model cannot be attached to the default F-16?

 

Do Not use the New EDMs from this Demo with any other module, Point Blank Period.

[ALF7]

Do Not use the New EDMs from this Demo with any other module, Point Blank Period.

The model does not need.

Simple question was can-FM column contains credit default F-16C in DCS.?

(EFM+ defolt F-16C DCS).

Or a working cockpit(old variant) from F-15C +F-16Demo?

[SkateZilla]

The model does not need.

Simple question was can-FM column contains credit default F-16C in DCS.?

(EFM+ defolt F-16C DCS).

Or a working cockpit(old variant) from F-15C +F-16Demo?

 

None of the Cockpits will work, there's no systems scripted.

 

It's an AFM Demo, not a Combat ready module or a Module for people to hack and splice to use parts to get a flyable F-16 With F-15 or SU-xx Systems.

[ALF7]

None of the Cockpits will work, there's no systems scripted.

 

It's an AFM Demo, not a Combat ready module or a Module for people to hack and splice to use parts to get a flyable F-16 With F-15 or SU-xx Systems.

Thanks

[Morbus]

That`s the Finish of this project, isn`t it?

Are there any other improvements that could be done later ?

Edited March 23, 2014 by Morbus

[zaelu]

I added a fiew modifications in this archive:

 

http://we.tl/HJWVBXj3VE

 

here is a quote from the readme file of what they contain:

 

these files do the following:

 

1 the files from "your user name folder" makes the 3D cockpit to be placed inside the F16Demo 3D shape and enables 6DoF

 

here you have few options for installation:

 

 

 

a. safe one is to add the content of "either ADD TO Server.lua" to your "Server.lua" file from that address (eg C:\Users\John\Saved Games\DCS\Config\Views\)

 

b. not safe one to rename "either REPLACE Server.lua" to "Server.lua" and place the entire folder structure to the same "your user name folder" but this will modify all your planes vie settings !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

c. pretty safe one is to rename "either PLACE THIS Server.lua" to "Server.lua" and place the entire folder structure to "your user name folder" this will only add view settings for F16Demo and is useful if you have no other modifications to the other planes view settings nor you wish to have.

 

 

For this to work is also necessary to place the modified "mainpanel_init.lua" from \Your DCS World game folder\Mods\aircrafts\F-16A v2.0\Cockpit\ to the corresponding address

 

 

 

 

How it works and what bugs exists:

 

 

 

 

It seems that are 2 settings that needs to work together so the cockpit placement can be modified

 

Inside Server.lua at F16Demo section there is this line:

 

CockpitLocalPoint = {0.000000,0.000000,0.000000},

 

if this is disabled the cockpit will sit above the plane at few meters

if this is modified nothing happens

 

however

 

if is let active and with values 0,0,0 for all axes

 

then

 

inside the file "mainpanel_init.lua" from \Your DCS World game folder\Mods\aircrafts\F-16A v2.0\Cockpit\ there is a line:

 

cockpit_local_point = {4.25, 1.05, 0.0} --zaelu's edit

--cockpit_local_point = {4.15, 1.15, 0.0} --F-16 New Model {4.8, 0.78, 0.0} -- 1.57 for Y

 

that actively modifies cockpit position (not the second line is the original and is disable by --

 

Bugs:

 

The 3D external model should have a animation argument that removes the cockpit canopy, main cockpit 3D data and at least the head of the pilot so these will not be seen when player stays inside the real 3D cockpit (F1 view) and clipping limits occur. Thus... for now when you stay in the cockpit and move arround parts of the external 3D mode cockpit and pilot can be seen.

 

 

 

 

 

2 the files from "your DCS World game folder" adds:

 

a. picture for loadout in mission editor (this is controlled by the file: "F-16Demo.png" from "Your DCS World game folder\MissionEditor\data\images\Loadout\Units\"

 

to install is simply place the folder "MissionEditor" from "Your DCS World game folder" from within this pack archive to your actual DCS Wolrd game folder. Accept overwrite... it will not overwrite any file just adds one.

 

 

b. DDS textures with mipmaps so when view from some distance will not look with artefacts (this is done by all dds files from this address: "Your DCS World game folder\Mods\aircrafts\F-16A v2.0\Textures"

 

to install simply place "Textures" folder from "Your DCS World game folder\Mods\aircrafts\F-16A v2.0" from within this pack archive to your "F-16A v2.0" from your actual "DCS World game folder\Mods\aircrafts\"

 

c. a "plain" livery to use for other nations a simple livery file that adds insie loadout tab in mission editor a option to have a "plain" livery no matter the nation you choose the F16Demo to be. (this is done by "description.lua" file from "Your DCS World game folder\Mods\aircrafts\F-16A v2.0\Liveries\F-16Demo\Plain"

 

to install simply place the folder containing it "Plain" from "Your DCS World game folder\Mods\aircrafts\F-16A v2.0\Liveries\F-16Demo\" from within this pack archive to your actual "Your DCS World game folder\Mods\aircrafts\F-16A v2.0\Liveries\F-16Demo\

 

 

 

 

zaelu

 

here is how the bugs look (first 2 pictures, the last shows the head level when inside the cockpit with these modifications)

 

The forth picture shows how the model looks when ejecting sequence is in progress. Also canopy should be removed not opened and the pilot body. This is not due to this modifications... is just an observation of current model.

[Morbus]

CptSmiley, You misunderstood me. I know that this project is simple demonstration (not a module, not an addon, not a mod).

I meant that will there be small improvements like as airbrake and G-meter on HUD and weight\climbrate corrected.

And that is all I expected (nothing more) :-)

Edited March 23, 2014 by Morbus

[archer86]

it seems it is moving forward day by day.

thank zaelu for contribution today.

Edited March 23, 2014 by archer86

[SkateZilla]

Reventalon,

 

I am just repeating what has already been stated over and over again.

 

It was clearly stated from Day 1 and Post 1 that this was to be a Flight Model Demo, No Systems etc,

 

Then I Clearly Stated that My Update was a few tweaks provided by RangerDa and a 3d Model Update, And Gear Collision Update.

 

 

The Annoying part comes when people just hit the first post to download the Demo Module,

Then Come back and ask why it's not finished, missing systems, how can they use it with FC3 F-15 Pits etc etc.

 

I've seen enough copy/paste, hack n slash modules being passed around,

I simply don't want no part of it, and I don't want my work, Cpt. Smileys Work, RangerDa's work or content that was licensed for this demo to be part of it.

 

The Frustration of having to constantly emphasize the Nature of this project is what you are seeing from the contributors of the project when they post the way they do.

 

Have a Nice Day.

Edited March 24, 2014 by SkateZilla

[SkateZilla]

Forgot to mention:

These are the 2 Camo Skins I have that will be part of a small update:

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=2025211&postcount=220

 

Along with some LUA Changes

[JABO2009]

really enjoying this Flight Demo mod + now with the new 3d model it also looks stunning...

 

(why is it just so difficult for ED to implement one of this fantastic 3d F16 models into their stock DCS. Im not requesting anything here, just woundering...)

[NineLine]

really enjoying this Flight Demo mod + now with the new 3d model it also looks stunning...

 

(why is it just so difficult for ED to implement one of this fantastic 3d F16 models into their stock DCS. Im not requesting anything here, just woundering...)

 

Not the place for this kind of question, no one from ED is in this thread who can answer this.

[aaron886]

expected

 

Expect nothing. Do, or wait.

[Pepec9124]

(why is it just so difficult for ED to implement one of this fantastic 3d F16 models into their stock DCS. Im not requesting anything here, just woundering...)

 

Check some screenshots form NTTR Wags provided few months ago. ED seems to be working on it.

[qwmzy]

I would love to help with this project, but alas i know nothing of coding :\

[JABO2009]

Check some screenshots form NTTR Wags provided few months ago. ED seems to be working on it.

 

thx for putting me there pepec :thumbup:

[qwmzy]

No better place to start! If you are motivated enough feel free to PM and I'd be happy to give you pointers in the right direction.

 

Thanks! I sent you a PM!

[Plagi_Arism]

Check some screenshots form NTTR Wags provided few months ago. ED seems to be working on it.

 

Unfortunately those are low poly static models, so nothing to see there :smilewink:

http://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=92921&d=1389475074

[SkateZilla]

Unfortunately those are low poly static models, so nothing to see there :smilewink:

http://forums.eagle.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=92921&d=1389475074

 

ED has been working on a new F-16 Model, they showed renders a while back, it was mentioned that it was still being worked on in the russian forums I think.

[Plagi_Arism]

ED has been working on a new F-16 Model, they showed renders a while back, it was mentioned that it was still being worked on in the russian forums I think.

 

F-16s on NTTR/Nellis are low poly static models. Period. Maybe that will be good as a LOD-5 model :D

A while back ? That was in 2008.

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=29987

 

Just like the positive priority of Su-27 and MiG-29 models :D

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=564263&postcount=28

The work with Su-25, Su-27 and Mig-29 is not holded. There are a positive priority.

[SkateZilla]

F-16s on NTTR/Nellis are low poly static models. Period. Maybe that will be good as a LOD-5 model :D

A while back ? That was in 2008.

http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=29987

 

Just like the positive priority of Su-27 and MiG-29 models :D

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=564263&postcount=28

 

 

I can play this game too:

http://forums.eagle.ru/showpost.php?p=1996107&postcount=52

 

NRG-Vampire

I know that the ED F-16's development continues. I don't know the details.